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4,987 ft
Distance
30 ft
Climb
-108 ft
Descent
00:06:37
Avg time
-79 ft
Altitude change
3,941 ft
Altitude min
4,050 ft
Altitude max
4,020 ft
Altitude start
3,940 ft
Altitude end
-1.6%
Grade
-8.4%
Grade max
11.9%
Grade min
915 ft
Distance climb
3,474 ft
Distance down
597 ft
Distance flat
00:06:37
Avg time

Wattles Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Winter Fat Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Karkloof Country Club
    Howick
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 75 in E-Biking
    • 80 in Trail Running
    • 90 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #188958 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #107314 in E-Biking
    • #62098 in Trail Running
    • #38498 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM, XC, Fat
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • 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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Wattles is a 2 km popular blue difficulty singletrack trail located near Howick. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 9 m blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 22 miles avg distance
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Wattles Trail Reports

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Jul 30, 2026 @ 3:14pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
Jul 30, 2026
 reporter Note : Wattels bridge is closed
Jul 30, 2026 @ 1:35pm (Africa/Johannesburg)
Jul 30, 2026
Jan 27, 2025 @ 4:00am
Jan 27, 2025
 Overgrown vegetation
Dec 15, 2024 @ 7:37am
Dec 15, 2024
 The section close to the house is overgrown. Also there a section where the black jack will be an issue soon
May 6, 2023 @ 10:22am
May 6, 2023
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        Directions to wattles trailhead (-29.450120, 30.211450)
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        Frequently Asked Questions

        ▼ Where is Wattles located?
        Wattles 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 -29.45012, 30.21145.
        ▼ How hard is Wattles?
        Wattles is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 1.6%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Wattles?
        Wattles has 30 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 108 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,941 ft to 4,050 ft.
        ▼ Is Wattles a point to point trail?
        Wattles is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Wattles?
        Wattles is 4,987 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Wattles?
        There is no information about dogs being allowed on Wattles. Check with local trail managers or the trail page for the latest access rules.
        ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Wattles?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Wattles are:
        • July (2 activities)
        • August (2 activities)
        • April (1 activities)
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        ▼ How do I access Wattles? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Wattles are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to ride Wattles?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Wattles. The trail is 4,987 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        ▼ How busy is Wattles?
        Wattles is a very popular trail. There have been 487 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 491 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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