more stats
2.1 miles
Distance
13 ft
Climb
-1,098 ft
Descent
00:17:06
Avg time
-1,085 ft
Altitude change
4,036 ft
Altitude min
5,121 ft
Altitude max
5,121 ft
Altitude start
4,035 ft
Altitude end
-10%
Grade
-60.9%
Grade max
22.4%
Grade min
440 ft
Distance climb
2 miles
Distance down
545 ft
Distance flat
00:17:06
Avg time

Sisonke Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Karkloof Country Club
    Howick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    60 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #236785 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #216218 in E-Biking
    • #308401 in Trail Running
    • #298767 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #3,260 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #3,800 in E-Biking
    • #4,638 in Trail Running
    • #3,988 in Hiking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Only
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm, Bridge, Drop, Jump, Wallride
  • Ride in Rain
    Yes
  • Land Owner
    SAPPI

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AI Generated Description

Sisonke is a 3 km moderately popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Howick. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 4 m green climb. It features berm, bridge, drop, jump and wallride. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 17 minutes to complete this trail.

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BermsBridgesDropsJumpsWallride
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Sisonke Trail Reports

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Jun 15, 2023 @ 4:54am
Jun 15, 2023
 Libanon pass currently closed for timber hauling.
Apr 7, 2023 @ 2:22am
Apr 7, 2023
 Trail has been reopened. The magic man Hylton Turvey has been busy with his tools rebuilding a few sections. Absolutely amazing!
Mar 18, 2023 @ 3:32pm
Mar 18, 2023
Sep 12, 2021 @ 11:29pm
Sep 12, 2021
Apr 26, 2021 @ 5:27am
Apr 26, 2021
2nd half in natural forest overgrown with everything imaginable
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Sisonke located?
      Sisonke 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 -29.2883, 30.15781.
      ▼ How hard is Sisonke?
      Sisonke is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 10%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Sisonke?
      Sisonke has 13 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1,098 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,036 ft to 5,121 ft.
      ▼ Is Sisonke a point to point trail?
      Yes, Sisonke is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Sisonke?
      Sisonke is 2.1 miles long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Sisonke?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Sisonke. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Sisonke?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Sisonke are:
      • March (1 activities)
      • May (1 activities)
      • July (1 activities)
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      ▼ How long does it take to ride Sisonke?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 17 minutes to ride Sisonke. The trail is 2.1 miles long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Sisonke?
      Sisonke is a moderately popular trail. There have been 142 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 141 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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