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The Best Trail Running Trails in KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)

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  • Oqalweni Circuit (contour path)

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    near Makhwelela, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    11.58mi
    Elevation +
    2612f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofOqalweni Circuit (contour path) Photo ofOqalweni Circuit (contour path) Photo ofOqalweni Circuit (contour path)

    An epic trail on some great single track can't recommend it enough. Starting from Cathedral Peak Hotel head out on the Cathedral Peak Path, across the river, Take the left after 5km on to the contour path at about 210...

  • Doing the Mnweni Marathon

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    near Oqhumu, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    25.31mi
    Elevation +
    6414f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofDoing the Mnweni Marathon Photo ofDoing the Mnweni Marathon Photo ofDoing the Mnweni Marathon

    We are aware that there are other tracks of this loop. But we throw this one into the mix as there are so many paths to choose from it’s too easy to end up on the wrong path intentionally or not. We took the lower river ...

  • park run - Thousand Hills

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    near Bothas Hill, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    3.09mi
    Elevation +
    486f
    TrailRank
    36| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofpark run - Thousand Hills Photo ofpark run - Thousand Hills Photo ofpark run - Thousand Hills

    It has to be one of the toughest park runs in the country and maybe even the world. With 148m elevation change in 5km it lives up to its name and it's certainly not for sissies. That said it's one of the most rural and b...

    Great trail and nice workout. Very well marked.
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  • Injisuthi - Van Heyningen's Pass

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    near Forest Ranger, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    4.92mi
    Elevation +
    1296f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofInjisuthi - Van Heyningen's Pass Photo ofInjisuthi - Van Heyningen's Pass Photo ofInjisuthi - Van Heyningen's Pass

    An out and back up the pass though a lovely forest with massive Yellow wood trees in the forrest. Quite a few river crossings.

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  • Injisuthi - Grindstone Cave

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    near Forest Ranger, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    4.50mi
    Elevation +
    1257f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofInjisuthi - Grindstone Cave Photo ofInjisuthi - Grindstone Cave Photo ofInjisuthi - Grindstone Cave

    An out and back to Grindstone Cave to check it out. A large cave that can sleep a max. of 12 people quite comfortably - booking through KZN Wildlife. Recent rains meant there was a small water fall in the front of the...

  • GnT 5 Dams Trail

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    near Forest Ranger, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Author
    Champagne Castle Hotel
    Distance
    2.08mi
    Elevation +
    374f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofGnT 5 Dams Trail Photo ofGnT 5 Dams Trail Photo ofGnT 5 Dams Trail

    A trail created for guests looking for a short trail run inside the Hotel property. It's also a great walk that takes you past all 5 of our dams. Whilst it's just 3.5km in distance, your heart rate will rise pretty si...

  • Castleburn Loop de loop

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    near Drakensberg Garden, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    6.11mi
    Elevation +
    643f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofCastleburn Loop de loop Photo ofCastleburn Loop de loop Photo ofCastleburn Loop de loop

    Single trail out and back on the Castle Burn estate - well worth a trip out if you are in the area. We did it counter-clockwise but think it better sign posted from the opposite direction. There are 3 routes - Yellow - ...

  • Tala Game reserve - Eston - 18.3km

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    near Islay, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    11.48mi
    Elevation +
    873f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofTala Game reserve - Eston - 18.3km Photo ofTala Game reserve - Eston - 18.3km Photo ofTala Game reserve - Eston - 18.3km

    There is something very special about running through a game reserve all by yourself and only hearing the sounds of the birds and russle in the bush of wildlife. Trail on twin "jeep track" with mild hills.

  • Drakensberg Sun Loop 11km

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    near Dragon Peaks, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    7.29mi
    Elevation +
    1388f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofDrakensberg Sun Loop 11km Photo ofDrakensberg Sun Loop 11km Photo ofDrakensberg Sun Loop 11km

    Start up Ellis Route (Yellow signs) join the Blue Grotto Path (Blue signs)and after Barry's grave join Fern Forest Loop (Green signs). Easy hike below "Little Berg" could be a nice 11km trail run.

  • Northern Berg Trail Running (16km)

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    near Bonjaneni, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    10.32mi
    Elevation +
    1175f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofNorthern Berg Trail Running (16km) Photo ofNorthern Berg Trail Running (16km) Photo ofNorthern Berg Trail Running (16km)

    Start at the Cavern head out of the fern forest passing above the Cavern's top dams then turn south and contour to the Du Toit's Down hill section and finish at All Out Adventures further down the Putterill Spruit river....

  • Palmiet Nature Reserve - Western Trails

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    near Westville, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    3.17mi
    Elevation +
    354f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofPalmiet Nature Reserve - Western Trails Photo ofPalmiet Nature Reserve - Western Trails Photo ofPalmiet Nature Reserve - Western Trails

    Palmiet Nature Reserve - Western Trails Entrances Ge 2 Dorothy McLean entrance in David McLean Drive Ge 3 Faurea entrance in Pitlochry Road (Note this gate is locked - keys as below) Gl 1-10 Locked gates. Keys avai...

  • The Canyon, Lotheni - inside to waterfall

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    near Maitland, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    marktuna
    Distance
    9.24mi
    Elevation +
    2310f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofThe Canyon, Lotheni - inside to waterfall Photo ofThe Canyon, Lotheni - inside to waterfall Photo ofThe Canyon, Lotheni - inside to waterfall

    The trail is very hard to follow in the beginning, and it doesn't actually go to the Canyon despite signposts indicating that it would. There isn't any trail leading down into the Canyon itself from the top of the ridge.

  • Northern Berg Trial Running 24km

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    near Bonjaneni, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    15.15mi
    Elevation +
    2969f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofNorthern Berg Trial Running 24km Photo ofNorthern Berg Trial Running 24km Photo ofNorthern Berg Trial Running 24km

    Epic trail leaving the Cavern Berg Resort and ending at All out Adventures. Some great climbing to altitude. Well worth and outing. Accent 1100m Decent 1252m decent.

  • Thomathu Cave (Extended Version)

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    near Garden Castle, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Author
    Christo Engelbrecht
    Distance
    11.95mi
    Elevation +
    2185f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofThomathu Cave (Extended Version) Photo ofThomathu Cave (Extended Version) Photo ofThomathu Cave (Extended Version)

    Distance (7.5+7.5 15km | Technical difficulty Moderate Elevation gain 638m | Elevation loss 638m | Max elevation 2330m | Min elevation 1755m A large cave approximately 60m high, situated on the Thomathu ridge. The views ...

  • INKAMBO RUN/ TRIBE WALK OVER TABLE MOUNTAIN

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    near Bedat, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Mabo
    Distance
    23.12mi
    Elevation +
    3622f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofINKAMBO RUN/ TRIBE WALK OVER TABLE MOUNTAIN Photo ofINKAMBO RUN/ TRIBE WALK OVER TABLE MOUNTAIN Photo ofINKAMBO RUN/ TRIBE WALK OVER TABLE MOUNTAIN

    INKIMBO - the valley of 1000 hills Tribes resurrection to the Mountain. Its a Trail Run where the runners race as ambassadors for the critical challenges(Under-education, HIV/AIDS pandemic, poverty, live stock theft, etc...

  • 3 Falls Trail Run 2013 - 18.3km

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    near Forest Hills, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    11.83mi
    Elevation +
    2526f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo of3 Falls Trail Run 2013 - 18.3km Photo of3 Falls Trail Run 2013 - 18.3km Photo of3 Falls Trail Run 2013 - 18.3km

    A lovely but tough circular route around the Kranskloof Nature Reserve. With approx 934m elevation gain / loss. The course is approx 18.3km long with a start and finish at Forrest Hills primary school. An event that is g...

  • Crazy Store - Nagle Dam- 20km

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    near Umgeni Dam, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    12.64mi
    Elevation +
    1617f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofCrazy Store - Nagle Dam- 20km Photo ofCrazy Store - Nagle Dam- 20km Photo ofCrazy Store - Nagle Dam- 20km

    The middle distance of the 3 race options. Just a few kilometers in you find a monster of a hill! The remainder of the course is fairly open on gravel roads. On whole it offers great views of the the dam and surrounds. L...

  • Fort Nottingham Nature Reserve Loop

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    near Fort Nottingham, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    3.37mi
    Elevation +
    531f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofFort Nottingham Nature Reserve Loop Photo ofFort Nottingham Nature Reserve Loop Photo ofFort Nottingham Nature Reserve Loop

    Lovely little track hidden away out just outside of Nottingham Road. Beware of the common Spike-thorn...the name says it all...

  • Glencairn Trail Run- Lamb Run - Day 1

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    near Manston, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    7.62mi
    Elevation +
    797f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofGlencairn Trail Run- Lamb Run - Day 1 Photo ofGlencairn Trail Run- Lamb Run - Day 1 Photo ofGlencairn Trail Run- Lamb Run - Day 1

    The shorter of two options for day 1 of the Glencairn Trail Run. Not overly technical with minor ascents and descents, with floating bridge as a little something extra. A very well organized trail run event set to be an ...

  • Shongweni Dam 14.6km - Sprit of Adventure

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    near KwaNgendezi, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
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    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    9.23mi
    Elevation +
    1014f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofShongweni Dam 14.6km - Sprit of Adventure Photo ofShongweni Dam 14.6km - Sprit of Adventure Photo ofShongweni Dam 14.6km - Sprit of Adventure

    An interesting course that takes in the 700m overflow tunnel from the dam. Its like running on a treadmill in the dark - but great fun.

  • Injisuthi - Dipping tank and Old Hut Loop

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    near Forest Ranger, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    4.03mi
    Elevation +
    643f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofInjisuthi - Dipping tank and Old Hut Loop Photo ofInjisuthi - Dipping tank and Old Hut Loop Photo ofInjisuthi - Dipping tank and Old Hut Loop

    A short loop taking in some historical interest in the area namely the old dipping tank and old hut with one river crossing that can be interesting after heavy rain fall.

  • The Sandy 2013 - 14km

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    near Umhlanga, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    8.69mi
    Elevation +
    49f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofThe Sandy 2013 - 14km Photo ofThe Sandy 2013 - 14km Photo ofThe Sandy 2013 - 14km

    With a start at Umhlanga Lighthouse and finish at Pirates Lifesaving (Suncoast), with an Umgeni river crossing, it makes for a wonderful run on some of the most pristine beach front shoreline in Durban let alone the rest...

  • Oxpecker Trail Run Day 1

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    near Dewdrop, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    12.60mi
    Elevation +
    1142f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofOxpecker Trail Run Day 1 Photo ofOxpecker Trail Run Day 1 Photo ofOxpecker Trail Run Day 1

    Mostly gentle climbing for the first half. The last few hundred meters up to the summit is quite steep but the steps that have been cut into the path help a bit. The downhill isn't too tricky. The last four kilometers al...

  • Belinda's Loop

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    near Makhwelela, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    16.45mi
    Elevation +
    2320f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofBelinda's Loop Photo ofBelinda's Loop Photo ofBelinda's Loop

    A nice loop up for the Hotel past Mushroom Rock on to the contour path and down Mikes path. Well worth a trip out on a clear day with the cliffs of Cleft Peak keeping you company all the way.

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