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2,123 ft
Distance
12 ft
Climb
-163 ft
Descent
00:01:28
Avg time
-151 ft
Altitude change
3,553 ft
Altitude min
3,706 ft
Altitude max
3,704 ft
Altitude start
3,553 ft
Altitude end
-7.1%
Grade
-27.5%
Grade max
13.6%
Grade min
653 ft
Distance climb
1,273 ft
Distance down
200 ft
Distance flat
00:01:28
Avg time

Subway 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 [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 100 in Trail Running
    • 100 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #117495 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #97069 in E-Biking
    • #51524 in Trail Running
    • #84726 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #1,423 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #1,464 in E-Biking
    • #1,182 in Trail Running
    • #1,377 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    XC
  • Direction
    Downhill Primary
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • TTFs on Trail
    Berm
  • Land Owner
    SAPPI

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AI Generated Description

Subway is a 647 m popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Howick. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary. It features berm. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 1 minutes to complete this trail.

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Berms
Local Trail Association

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  • 12 rides
  • 17 miles avg distance
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  • 48 rides
  • Last: Sep 11, 2026
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on Aug 19, 2026
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Avg: 3.99 (2 votes)
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      Directions to subway trailhead (-29.393770, 30.273140)
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      Routes with this trail

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      5 miles • 472 ft • 6 • Loop •
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      15
      42km MTB (Karkloof)
      26 miles • 2,835 ft • 29 •
      42km MTB set route. Please note that this route is due to be revamped in 2026
      5
      15km MTB
      9 miles • 1,152 ft • 16 •
      15km MTB route Please note this route is under review and earmarked to be updated soon
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Subway located?
      Subway 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 -29.39377, 30.27314.
      ▼ How hard is Subway?
      Subway is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.1%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Subway?
      Subway has 12 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 163 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,553 ft to 3,706 ft.
      ▼ Is Subway a point to point trail?
      Subway is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Subway?
      Subway is 2,123 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Subway?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Subway. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Subway?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Subway are:
      • December (9 activities)
      • August (5 activities)
      • July (4 activities)
      Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
      ▼ How do I access Subway? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Subway are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Subway?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 1 minute to ride Subway. The trail is 2,123 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Subway?
      Subway is a very popular trail. There have been 605 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 668 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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