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1.0 mile
Distance
138 ft
Climb
-71 ft
Descent
00:08:02
Avg time
68 ft
Altitude change
4,196 ft
Altitude min
4,301 ft
Altitude max
4,196 ft
Altitude start
4,265 ft
Altitude end
1.3%
Grade
-26.5%
Grade max
20.4%
Grade min
2,372 ft
Distance climb
2,221 ft
Distance down
600 ft
Distance flat
00:08:02
Avg time

To Firetower Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Karkloof Country Club
    Howick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Secondary Access Road/Trail Rate
  • Local Popularity
    75 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 95 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular In Reverse
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    SAPPI

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AI Generated Description

To Firetower is a 2 km popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Howick. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 42 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 1 rides
  • 15 miles average
6 Months
  • 11 rides
  • 23 miles avg distance
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  • 19 rides
  • Last: Oct 1, 2026
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is To Firetower located?
      To Firetower 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 -29.44418, 30.21558.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for To Firetower?
      To Firetower has 138 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 71 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,196 ft to 4,301 ft.
      ▼ Is To Firetower a point to point trail?
      To Firetower is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is To Firetower?
      To Firetower is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on To Firetower?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on To Firetower. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ How do I access To Firetower? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to To Firetower are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride To Firetower?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 8 minutes to ride To Firetower. The trail is 1.0 mile long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is To Firetower?
      To Firetower is a very popular trail. There have been 131 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 132 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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