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2.6 miles
Distance
336 ft
Climb
-93 ft
Descent
00:16:14
Avg time
243 ft
Altitude change
3,599 ft
Altitude min
3,842 ft
Altitude max
3,599 ft
Altitude start
3,842 ft
Altitude end
1.8%
Grade
-10.7%
Grade max
11.9%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
2,979 ft
Distance down
1,795 ft
Distance flat
00:16:14
Avg time

No. 6 Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    80 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    SAPPI

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AI Generated Description

No. 6 is a 4 km popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Howick. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 102 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 16 minutes to complete this trail.

Access Info

Trail fee or annual membership compulsory

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Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 14 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
All
  • 65 rides
  • Last: Sep 8, 2026
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No. 6 Trail Reports

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Aug 20, 2026 @ 3:32pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
Aug 20, 2026
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Jun 23, 2025 @ 8:21am
Jun 23, 2025
Lower half littered with fallen leaves and branches
Jun 20, 2025 @ 8:24am
Jun 20, 2025
Leaves and small branches at the bottom end
Apr 22, 2023 @ 4:07pm
Apr 22, 2023
Mar 22, 2021 @ 10:31am
Mar 22, 2021
Very muddy for the first 6 km and variable afterwards
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on Aug 20, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.98 (1 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Where is No. 6 located?
      No. 6 is located in Karkloof Country Club, Howick, South Africa. It is part of the Karkloof Country Club trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -29.45365, 30.24107.
      What is the elevation gain for No. 6?
      No. 6 has 336 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 93 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,599 ft to 3,842 ft.
      Is No. 6 a point to point trail?
      No. 6 is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      How long is No. 6?
      No. 6 is 2.6 miles long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      Are dogs allowed on No. 6?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on No. 6. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      How do I access No. 6? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to No. 6 are: View all parking locations in the area.
      How long does it take to ride No. 6?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride No. 6. The trail is 2.6 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      How busy is No. 6?
      No. 6 is a very popular trail. There have been 436 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 459 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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