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1.0 mile
Distance
79 ft
Climb
-264 ft
Descent
00:06:56
Avg time
-186 ft
Altitude change
3,724 ft
Altitude min
3,966 ft
Altitude max
3,910 ft
Altitude start
3,724 ft
Altitude end
-3.4%
Grade
-33.6%
Grade max
20.8%
Grade min
1,352 ft
Distance climb
3,425 ft
Distance down
623 ft
Distance flat
00:06:56
Avg time

Totem Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Karkloof Country Club
    Howick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #68463 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #113877 in E-Biking
    • #117239 in Trail Running
    • #332477 in Hiking
  • National Ranking
    #826 in Mountain Biking · South Africa [+]
    • #2,005 in E-Biking
    • #2,170 in Trail Running
    • #4,292 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC
  • 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
  • Land Owner
    SAPPI

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AI Generated Description

Totem is a 2 km popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Howick. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 24 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 21 miles avg distance
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Avg: 4.13 (1 votes)
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Totem located?
      Totem 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 -29.40844, 30.24734.
      ▼ How hard is Totem?
      Totem is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 3.4%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Totem?
      Totem has 79 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 264 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,724 ft to 3,966 ft.
      ▼ Is Totem a point to point trail?
      Totem is not a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Primary. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Totem?
      Totem is 1.0 mile long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Totem?
      There is no information about dogs being allowed on Totem. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Totem?
      Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Totem are:
      • May (7 activities)
      • September (3 activities)
      • July (2 activities)
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      ▼ How do I access Totem? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Totem are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Totem?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 7 minutes to ride Totem. 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 Totem?
      Totem is a very popular trail. There have been 232 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 242 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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