New world disorder Posted October 24, 2021 Posted October 24, 2021 (edited) Trail updates? Edited October 24, 2021 by New world disorder
stephenplumb Posted August 15, 2022 Posted August 15, 2022 I was at Karkloof twice over the last week for the first time ever. I was there with my son and his mate. I was pretty apprehensive as they like the gung-ho death defying decents with gap jumps and rocks and things of that nature. I really prefer cross country type trails, but don't mind the odd jump that doesn't threaten to kill me. We went out on the 30km trail and I was further worried as it was mostly forest roads, which I was really enjoying. The wee critters then found some mobile app, that spoke of more serious decents and I plugged on with the 30km course, but ended up on the 20km route after thinking I had missed a sign. I met the urchins back at base and they were super excited. They really loved the place, and even the lazy one commented that the climbs were not as bad as normal, so he did not find it too hard. I went back on Saturday pm and did the full 30 and then when that got me back to base early, I did another 10. The pins are a bit sore now, but having found this gem, I am going to make a point of stopping there on every trip to KZN. For those that have not been, I would highly recommend it. Apparently the trails are all run by Sappi and they do sometimes close trails at short notice if there is a fire risk or if they are logging, so perhaps just check in advance if you are trekking that way. mazambaan 1
Steady Spin Posted August 15, 2022 Posted August 15, 2022 (edited) The 23km no longer exists which takes a lot of cool stuff out of the trails The 30km is a lot of forest roads now with very little of famous single track trails. What is there though is phenomenal. Miyas will blow your mind. No Balls will challenge your rocky riding like nothing else The 15km is also mostly forest road but has a gem of a trail called Isikhova that will make you slog up the hill more than once to do. If you know the trails I’m sure you can find things like Prodigal Son, Richerts Realm, The Bachelos, Sid Vicious etc etc etc and experience the “old karkloof” that many of us fell in love with over the last 10+ years Ps. Was there two weeks ago. Left happy but slightly let down. Edited August 15, 2022 by Steady Spin
HaydenWilson Posted January 31 Posted January 31 Hey all! Anyone know if there are group rides that happen out of karkloof? I am looking for a group that rides regularly out of there that i can tag along with. Preferably trail riders that dont mind a few tech sections!
Danger Dassie Posted January 31 Posted January 31 1 hour ago, HaydenWilson said: Hey all! Anyone know if there are group rides that happen out of karkloof? I am looking for a group that rides regularly out of there that i can tag along with. Preferably trail riders that dont mind a few tech sections! Check with Karkloof Country Club, they have one of the largest memberships in the country. All kinds…
HaydenWilson Posted February 1 Posted February 1 21 hours ago, ajnkzn said: Hi Hayden PM me - I ride there most weekends. Awesome! thanks! I will do.
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