Howick MTB Club - Trails, Routes and local riders

[Guest]

Hi,

 

Does anyone know what time Karkloof MTB Trails open tomorrow for day permits? Wanting to ride there in the morning. Or is there an honesty system where I can pay with Zapper?

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[Griffin]

Hi,

 

Does anyone know what time Karkloof MTB Trails open tomorrow for day permits? Wanting to ride there in the morning. Or is there an honesty system where I can pay with Zapper?

 

Best to ask Karkloof.... Howick Trails and Karkloof Trails are 2 separate

trail networks and each require separate day licences. 

[Griffin]

Fire season is about to start. Please be aware of the weather conditions and that the trails may be closed on short notice. Hot, dry and windy weather will increase the FDI and access to the trails is strictly forbidden if the FDI is Orange or Red

[Griffin]

New Enduro trail open for riding...this is the trail that was a special stage at the Howick Enduro in March. It has since been re-worked and some off camber bits improved. 

 

 

Please note that it is not yet marked. 

 

https://www.trailforks.com/trails/jelly-tot/

 

 

This is the 1st of 3 Enduro specific trails that we are putting in. The next trail will be open in approx. 2 weeks. 

Edited April 29, 2017 by Griffin

[Griffin]

Work starts this week to clear an alternative route through to link Howick Trails to Karkloof Trails.

 

Timber harvesting has closed the usual routes and in the interests of safety and rider enjoyment we have managed to negotiate an alternative route with private land owners. 

 

The route will be ready by the end of the week and maps updated accordingly.

[Guest]

Work starts this week to clear an alternative route through to link Howick Trails to Karkloof Trails.

 

Timber harvesting has closed the usual routes and in the interests of safety and rider enjoyment we have managed to negotiate an alternative route with private land owners. 

 

The route will be ready by the end of the week and maps updated accordingly.

I am so happy now. Shot Gav

[Griffin]

I am so happy now. Shot Gav

 Yoh.. you a cheap date lol

[Griffin]

Work starts this week to clear an alternative route through to link Howick Trails to Karkloof Trails.

 

Timber harvesting has closed the usual routes and in the interests of safety and rider enjoyment we have managed to negotiate an alternative route with private land owners. 

 

The route will be ready by the end of the week and maps updated accordingly.

 

Please note that the alternative route between Howick Trails & Karkloof Trails is not open yet. landowner discussions are still taking place.

[Griffin]

2nd NEW Enduro Trail now open...

 

 

Please note its not fully marked yet and that the top section is still being worked on (eg rock garden). It is also planned to extend the start section upwards to a rock ridge but that will only happen over the next 3 weeks or so. In the meantime the trail is open so that lines can form and trail can become better compacted. 

 

Day Trail & Sappi Indemnity is compulsory to ride this trail (or ride it free if you have a valid annual Howick MTB Club/Karkloof MTB Club membership)

 

Please also ride within your ability... 

 

https://www.trailforks.com/trails/whisky-tango-foxtrot/

[Griffin]

Trail Update : Please note that harvesting has started opposite the sawmill on the Kwa Wulu road. Although not part of the Howick Trails this area is often used by riders. Please remain away from all harvesting operations.

 

 

 

[Griffin]

Please remember to check trail forks (https://www.trailfor...ick-mtb-trails/) for the latest updates on whats open/closed

 

We starting to cut an alternative route tomorrow.. I will post some details towards the end of the week. Concurrently, 2 mates are designing and cutting a new up route to Dead Cow Corner area but this will only be finalized towards mid/end of winter (Dead Cow Corner will link you through to WTF eventually)

[Griffin]

Trail closure update :

Harvesting will be taking place in Block E23 shorty (in the next week or so) . This block runs between Jackle Rd and Tonys Dam (East to West) and Middle Rd to Firetower (North to Sth). The trails directly affected will be Dr Keytels/Our Secret Trail/Bush Buck/Rushalot/Pines Ext. Trail indirectly affected will be Pines/Karls/Howies/Joes Dib Dop//Jackle Rd/Bradlies/Porcupine Way. Short hauling will also affect some routes, especially Middle Rd. We will be closing all these section in the next week (effective Monday 19th)

 

Trail Forks will be updated accordingly. Please make an effort to check what areas are closed, obey all trail closures and stay away from any current or new harvesting areas

[NelAndre]

Hi Griffin:

 

I checked Trailforks just now. Seems like we can ride this long weekend all areas except the red block?

 

Any news on the Karkloof Trails.....access from Howick/Kwavula by tar road only and join the trails at the Dovehouse turn off?

 

Any club rides this weekend. Would like to join a ride if there is one going.

[Griffin]

Hi Griffin:

 

I checked Trailforks just now. Seems like we can ride this long weekend all areas except the red block?

 

Any news on the Karkloof Trails.....access from Howick/Kwavula by tar road only and join the trails at the Dovehouse turn off?

 

Any club rides this weekend. Would like to join a ride if there is one going.

 

Hey Bud

 

There is a section being harvested opposite the sawmill that you should remain away from. It isnt part of the Howick Trails network but would have formed part of the alternative route to Karkloof. As you said, best would be to use the tar rd to Dovehouse turnoff.

 

I am updating the trailforks maps today with some new closed areas. Please check again tonight to see what the latest is.

 

Its SA Cup XCO/DH this weekend at Cascades so no club rides ...

[Griffin]

Trail update : Jackle Rd and surrounding area is closed with immediate effect. Harvesting has started and trucks will be using Jackle Rd to haul timber to 6 beer hill loading zone. Signage will be erected today. Trail Forks will be updated today as well.

[Griffin]

Please see https://www.trailforks.com/region/howick-mtb-trails?lat=-29.449887&lon=30.223552&z=15&m=trailforks for the latest trail closure. Harvesting is taking place .. remain away from these areas as they are closed.