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1,716 ft
Distance
-66 ft
Descent
00:01:51
Avg time
-65 ft
Altitude change
3,608 ft
Altitude min
3,676 ft
Altitude max
3,676 ft
Altitude start
3,612 ft
Altitude end
-3.8%
Grade
-9.8%
Grade max
2.9%
Grade min
62 ft
Distance climb
1,171 ft
Distance down
482 ft
Distance flat
00:01:51
Avg time

River Run Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Karkloof Country Club
    Howick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Mountain Biking heatmap [+]
    • 70 in E-Biking
    • 95 in Trail Running
    • 80 in Hiking
    • 5 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #129644 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #116324 in E-Biking
    • #66905 in Trail Running
    • #99309 in Hiking
    • #34704 in Winter Fat Biking
  • National Ranking
    #1,523 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #2,091 in E-Biking
    • #1,476 in Trail Running
    • #1,541 in Hiking
    • #303 in Winter Fat Biking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Bridge
  • Land Owner
    SAPPI

Singletrack that follows a stream.

Numerous wooden bridges. Please check stability before crossing

Access Info

Day licence/annual indemnity compulsory

Tags
BridgesRiver or creek

Local Trail Association

Recent Activity on Trail

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6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 22 miles avg distance
All
  • 28 rides
  • Last: Oct 24, 2026
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River Run Trail Reports

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Jul 30, 2026 @ 11:55am (Africa/Johannesburg)
Jul 30, 2026
 bridges repaired July 2026
Aug 24, 2025 @ 12:52pm
Aug 24, 2025
 All good
Aug 16, 2025 @ 11:14am
Aug 16, 2025
Dec 15, 2024 @ 7:37am
Dec 15, 2024
Apr 11, 2024 @ 4:40am
Apr 11, 2024
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Status:
on Jul 30, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.61 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is River Run located?
      River Run 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 -29.45828, 30.22053.
      ▼ How hard is River Run?
      River Run is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.8%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for River Run?
      The trail has 66 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,608 ft to 3,676 ft.
      ▼ Is River Run a point to point trail?
      River Run is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is River Run?
      River Run is 1,716 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on River Run?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on River Run. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access River Run? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to River Run are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride River Run?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 2 minutes to ride River Run. The trail is 1,716 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is River Run?
      River Run is a very popular trail. There have been 501 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 504 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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