more stats
3,960 ft
Distance
74 ft
Climb
-153 ft
Descent
00:04:10
Avg time
-78 ft
Altitude change
4,143 ft
Altitude min
4,256 ft
Altitude max
4,221 ft
Altitude start
4,144 ft
Altitude end
-2%
Grade
-31.4%
Grade max
22%
Grade min
1,362 ft
Distance climb
2,215 ft
Distance down
387 ft
Distance flat
00:04:10
Avg time

Sahara 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 heatmap [+]
    • 65 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #77573 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #121031 in E-Biking
    • #345943 in Trail Running
    • #349191 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #959 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #2,203 in E-Biking
    • #5,188 in Trail Running
    • #4,644 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    SAPPI

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AI Generated Description

Sahara is a 1 km popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Howick. This multi-use trail. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 32 miles avg distance
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  • 21 rides
  • Last: Aug 22, 2026
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Sahara Trail Reports

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Jul 9, 2025 @ 7:18am
Jul 9, 2025
 Trail clear, lots of work done on these sections. Many thanks KK club.
Apr 29, 2025 @ 12:29am
Apr 29, 2025
 Overgrown vegetation
Jul 15, 2023 @ 2:03am
Jul 15, 2023
Mar 18, 2023 @ 3:32pm
Mar 18, 2023
Sep 12, 2021 @ 11:29pm
Sep 12, 2021
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on Jul 9, 2025
Ideal
Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sahara located?
      Sahara 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 -29.33576, 30.1796.
      ▼ How hard is Sahara?
      Sahara is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 2%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sahara?
      Sahara has 74 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 153 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,143 ft to 4,256 ft.
      ▼ How long is Sahara?
      Sahara is 3,960 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sahara?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sahara. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access Sahara? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Sahara are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sahara?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 4 minutes to ride Sahara. The trail is 3,960 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sahara?
      Sahara is a very popular trail. There have been 302 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 302 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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