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1.9 miles
Distance
210 ft
Climb
-277 ft
Descent
00:19:35
Avg time
-67 ft
Altitude change
4,051 ft
Altitude min
4,239 ft
Altitude max
4,127 ft
Altitude start
4,062 ft
Altitude end
-0.7%
Grade
-37.1%
Grade max
21.2%
Grade min
3,182 ft
Distance climb
4,685 ft
Distance down
2,024 ft
Distance flat
00:19:35
Avg time
Puff Adder Pass Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- E-Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaKarkloof Country Club
Howick -
Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 85 in E-Biking
- 80 in Trail Running
- 80 in Hiking
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Global Ranking
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National Ranking#1,278 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
- #1,752 in E-Biking
- #2,056 in Trail Running
- #1,789 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC, Fat
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailRock Garden
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Year Opened2018
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Land OwnerSAPPI
Rocky and fun.. this trail passes through one the largest rock gardens in the area.
It can be used in both directions but flow is better from Sheeps Pass side.
The trail includes the start/liaison to an Enduro Route.
Access Info
Day licence/Annual membership and Indemnity compulsory
Local Trail Association
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Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 0 rides
6 Months
- 11 rides
- 28 miles avg distance
All
- 27 rides
- Last: Oct 10, 2026
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Routes with this trail
26 miles • 2,835 ft • 29 •
42km MTB set route. Please note that this route is due to be revamped in 2026
21 miles • 2,312 ft • 23 •
Existing 30km MTB route. Please note this is due for revamping in the latter half of 2026
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