MTB Info and Maps

Trails Information, Routes and Maps

Sappi’s wide-spread plantations, and other Privately Owned Farms in the Karkloof, coupled with the vision and dedication of passionate local trails enthusiasts, have resulted in a world-class trail network that is now accessible to recreational riders and runners year-round.

The Karkloof Trails were once again ranked top trail network in the county by Tread Magazine in February 2021

All the pre marked routes begin and end at the Karkloof Country Club and are graded according to International Mountain Biking Association trail-grading standards. These routes are well marked and you can find all the detailed trail information further down on this page as well as all the individual trails on the next tab “Trails Status”.  There are many more kilometers of forest roads and single track. Once you become familiar with the trails you can explore the other trails to create longer and even more enjoyable routes. The outback trails are as they sound, irregularly maintained and unmarked, but for avid bikers, they are what makes Karkloof exhilarating.

Additional facilities include: safe parking, hot showers, a place to wash your bike, as well access to the Café and Bar. Everything you need to enjoy a great mountain biking experience is at your fingertips.

The Forestry Trails that are currently marked are as follows

Forestry Trails

Distance Run/MTB Terrain Grade Sweat Scale (1-5) 1 = you may as well be on the couch. 5 = send the ambulance Total Ascent (m) Jeep Track% Single Track%
3 MTB/Walk Smooth, flowing, flat forest trails, suitable for todlers Easy 1 29,7 0 100
15 MTB Forest jeep track with an assortment of easy and technical forest and grassland trails Intermediate 3 548 50 50
20 MTB/Gravel Non technical forest jeep and gravel track with 2 very short linking sections of single track Easy 2 682 96 4
23 MTB Forest jeep track with moderate and technical forest trails Intermediate 3 590 40 60
28 MTB An out and back loop for the climbers. Long flowing technical forest trails and scenic grassland trails Intermediate 3/4 656 75 25
30 MTB Forest jeep track with an assortment of easy, moderate and technical forest and grassland trails Intermediate 4 598 47 53
37 MTB Forest jeep track with an assortment of easy, moderate and technical forest and grassland trails Difficult 4 820 40 60
42 MTB Forest jeep track with an assortment of easy, moderate and technical forest and grassland trails Difficult 5 970 43 57
50 MTB Forest jeep track with an assortment of easy, moderate and technical forest and grassland trails Difficult 5 1254 50 50
5 Run Mostly forest trails Easy 2 142 20 80
10 Run Mostly forest trails Intermediate 3 269 20 80
21 Run Mostly forest and grassland trails with a few forest jeep tracks Difficult 4 470 30 70


The Milk Trails that are currently marked are as follows.  The Milk Trails are all on a commercial dairy farm owned by the Stubbs Family.  They are only open when the Forestry Trails are closed due a high fire danger index.

Milk Trails

Distance Run/MTB Terrain Grade Sweat Scale (1-5) 1 = you may as well be on the couch. 5 = send the ambulance Total Ascent (m) Jeep Track% Single Track%
8 Run/MTB Non technical dairy farm single track with a short section of cattle road. Easy 2 132 17 83
17 MTB Easy and moderate dairy farm single track running mostly through grasslands with a few farm roads. Intermediate 3 340 30 70
20 MTB Mostly moderate and technical grassland and bush single track with farm and cattle roads Intermediate 4 431 32 68
20 Run Mostly moderate and technical grassland and bush single track with farm and cattle roads Difficult 5 452 32 68


All routes begin and end at the Karkloof Country Club and are graded according to International Mountain Biking Association trail-grading standards. These routes are well marked and you can find all the detailed trail information further down on this page.

There are many more kilometers of forest roads and single track. Once you become familiar with the trails you can explore the other trails to create longer and even more enjoyable routes. The outback trails are as they sound, irregularly maintained and unmarked, but for avid bikers, they are what makes Karkloof exhilarating.


currently under construction
Karkloof Country Club