Midmar Dam / uMngeni Valley — Karkloof Ridge Challenge
Hard
mtb
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Elevation profile
Min 150m · Max 421m · Gain 679m · 35 km
Route stats
- Distance
- 35 km
- Elevation gain
- 680 m
- −680 m descent
- Max grade
- 12.0%
- 1.9% avg
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Surface
- Singletrack
- Route type
- Loop
About this route
Technical XC loop incorporating upper valley singletrack with rock gardens, wooden bridge crossings, and steep ridgeline climbs offering expansive views over Midmar Dam and the valley basin. Demanding terrain; allow 3–4 hours.