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3,209 ft
Distance
39 ft
Climb
-20 ft
Descent
00:08:33
Avg time
19 ft
Altitude change
4,043 ft
Altitude min
4,074 ft
Altitude max
4,045 ft
Altitude start
4,065 ft
Altitude end
0.6%
Grade
-9.3%
Grade max
9%
Grade min
1,864 ft
Distance climb
781 ft
Distance down
502 ft
Distance flat
00:08:33
Avg time

No Balls Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Karkloof Country Club
    Howick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular In Reverse
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Land Owner
    SAPPI

Rock , rocks and more rocks Smile

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Aug 24, 2025 @ 12:52am
Aug 24, 2025
May 8, 2019 @ 7:27am
May 8, 2019
 reporter TRAIL CLOSED - HARVESTING AREA
Jan 10, 2018 @ 1:26am
Jan 10, 2018
 reporter re-opened. Please note no trail makings yet. Multi use trail : respect other users
Feb 2, 2017 @ 2:10am
Feb 2, 2017
Trail Closed - Timber harvesting
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is No Balls located?
        No Balls 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 -29.41167, 30.23921.
        ▼ How hard is No Balls?
        No Balls is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for No Balls?
        No Balls has 39 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 20 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,043 ft to 4,074 ft.
        ▼ Is No Balls a point to point trail?
        No Balls is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is No Balls?
        No Balls is 3,209 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on No Balls?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on No Balls. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride No Balls?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride No Balls are:
        • December (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access No Balls? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to No Balls are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride No Balls?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride No Balls. The trail is 3,209 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is No Balls?
        No Balls is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 37 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 38 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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