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1.9 miles
Distance
210 ft
Climb
-277 ft
Descent
00:15:04
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
00:15:04
Avg time

Puff Adder Pass Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Karkloof Country Club
    Howick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #81696 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #49004 in E-Biking
    • #61899 in Trail Running
    • #51473 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Rock Garden
  • Year Opened
    2018
  • Land Owner
    SAPPI

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

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 39.3 km average
6 Months
  • 12 rides
  • 41.2 km avg distance
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  • 26 rides
  • Last: Aug 14, 2026
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May 23, 2021 @ 10:52am
May 23, 2021
 Grwat to see this open again ...thanks for the hardwork
Aug 27, 2020 @ 7:43am
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Mar 25, 2020 @ 3:51am
Mar 25, 2020
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        Directions to puff-adder-pass trailhead (-29.430930, 30.217350)
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Puff Adder Pass

        ▼ Where is Puff Adder Pass located?
        Puff Adder Pass 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 -29.43093, 30.21735.
        ▼ How hard is Puff Adder Pass?
        Puff Adder Pass is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 0.7%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Puff Adder Pass?
        Puff Adder Pass has 210 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 277 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,051 ft to 4,239 ft.
        ▼ Is Puff Adder Pass a point to point trail?
        Puff Adder Pass is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Puff Adder Pass?
        Puff Adder Pass is 1.9 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Puff Adder Pass?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Puff Adder Pass. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Puff Adder Pass?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Puff Adder Pass are:
        • February (4 activities)
        • December (2 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        ▼ How do I access Puff Adder Pass? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Puff Adder Pass are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Puff Adder Pass?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 22 minutes to ride Puff Adder Pass. The trail is 1.9 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Puff Adder Pass?
        Puff Adder Pass is a very popular trail. There have been 242 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 247 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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