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  • Northern Berg Trail Running (14.5km)

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    near Bonjaneni, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    9.17mi
    Elevation +
    906f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofNorthern Berg Trail Running (14.5km)

    Starting and finishing at All Out Adventures, taking in Waterfall Cave, Montusi Mountain lodge, the Run way and the real fun of Secret Pass, The slippery Putterill Weir and the climb back out the valley. All trails re...

  • Devils Peak Summit, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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    near Nuweland, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Two Trailblazers
    Distance
    5.17mi
    Elevation +
    3684f
    TrailRank
    26

    This trail takes in a direct summit trail to Table Mountain's Devils Peak. The track takes a upward route from the start, over a technical, single track to the summit. Remember to look back and view the city from the ...

  • Newlands Circuit, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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    near Nuweland, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Two Trailblazers
    Distance
    4.67mi
    Elevation +
    1588f
    TrailRank
    26

    This classic trail takes in the best of Newlands forest, from open wide trails to technical single track, crossing streams with great views of the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town. The track takes an undulating route up ...

  • Inkambo Trail

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    near Bedat, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    13.38mi
    Elevation +
    1572f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofInkambo Trail Photo ofInkambo Trail Photo ofInkambo Trail

    The inaugural Inkambo trail - loosely based on the tribal trail of the same name, where young men circumnavigate table mountain in traditional dress. A word to describe the route is 'rural' with interconnecting paths....

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  • Upper Highway Trail Marathon

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    near Emberton, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    27.12mi
    Elevation +
    4692f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofUpper Highway Trail Marathon Photo ofUpper Highway Trail Marathon

    The UHTM race connects the following conservancies. Starting in Camp Orchards. Everton Conservancy. Morewood Activities Center. Rail Trail (Kloof Projects and Hillcrest Conservancy). Kloof Conservancy. Kraanzkloof ...

  • Kranskloof Trail Run 2021

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    near Forest Hills, KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    12.76mi
    Elevation +
    3652f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofKranskloof Trail Run 2021 Photo ofKranskloof Trail Run 2021 Photo ofKranskloof Trail Run 2021

    The KZN wildlife's replacement for the 3 Falls Trail Run. Slightly longer than its predecessor and just as tough, but as always a good morning out.

  • Cecilia forest, contour path, Kirstenbosch trail run

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    near Shoebury Heights, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    guidodg
    Distance
    5.01mi
    Elevation +
    1427f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofCecilia forest, contour path, Kirstenbosch trail run Photo ofCecilia forest, contour path, Kirstenbosch trail run Photo ofCecilia forest, contour path, Kirstenbosch trail run

    scenic run with sweeping views over the Cape flats and False Bay with some nice singletrack through lush shady vegetation above Kirstenbosch....

  • Taking in the white house

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    near Winston Park, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    7.25mi
    Elevation +
    1089f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofTaking in the white house Photo ofTaking in the white house Photo ofTaking in the white house

    Circular route in upper Giba valley taking in the sugar cane fire watch tower - add stones to the existing carne route markers as you go past - the trail is faint in places.

  • Phe Zulu 18km (of Hills)

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    near Bothas Hill, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    11.40mi
    Elevation +
    2487f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofPhe Zulu 18km (of Hills) Photo ofPhe Zulu 18km (of Hills) Photo ofPhe Zulu 18km (of Hills)

    The start is at the top of the hill the finish is also at the top of the hill. And there are a lot of hills in between... They don't call it the valley of the 1000 hills for nothing.

  • Cathedral Peak Hotel - MTB Trail

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    near Makhwelela, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    7.04mi
    Elevation +
    938f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofCathedral Peak Hotel - MTB Trail Photo ofCathedral Peak Hotel - MTB Trail Photo ofCathedral Peak Hotel - MTB Trail

    Start and finish at the Cathedral Peak Gold Club - Club House. A open non technical trail that is though open grass land taking in Lake William and views of the Umlambonja River.

  • Catheral Peak Hotel - 5km Trail Run Loop

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    near Makhwelela, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)
    Author
    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    3.57mi
    Elevation +
    495f
    TrailRank
    25
    Photo ofCatheral Peak Hotel - 5km Trail Run Loop Photo ofCatheral Peak Hotel - 5km Trail Run Loop

    A short but rewarding trail run from the hotel out towards the mountains and back again. Well worth a trip with an elevation gain of 150m in the first 2kms. All round very nice 5km ish.

  • Kwaggaskloofdam

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    near Kwaggaskloofdam, Western Cape (South Africa)
    Author
    Derek Botha
    Distance
    3.94mi
    Elevation +
    935f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofKwaggaskloofdam Photo ofKwaggaskloofdam Photo ofKwaggaskloofdam

    From the bottelery up the mountain its not a track at all. Just bundu bashing, but was still fine, was mainly rocks and some climbing. But way down, just bushes and not so pleasant bunde bashing anymore. VERY nice vi...

  • Oxpecker Trail Run Day 2

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    near Dewdrop, Province of KwaZulu-Natal (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    9.28mi
    Elevation +
    305f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofOxpecker Trail Run Day 2 Photo ofOxpecker Trail Run Day 2

    Fairly easy running through the surrounding farmlands and aloes. Parts of the route take you along the Tugela river. This stage is much easier than the first stage. If you are new to trail running then this is the perfe...

  • Dullstroom parkrun

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    near Dullstroom, Mpumalanga (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    3.13mi
    Elevation +
    92f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofDullstroom parkrun Photo ofDullstroom parkrun

    A two lap off road route around the dam. We picked a chilly winter's day -1 at the start and running against the slight breeze chilled the air. One or two spots where you have to watch your footing. Dogs are allowed. If...

  • Jonkershoek to Landroskop via Boegoekloof

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    near Banghoek, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Alfred Thorpe
    Distance
    16.30mi
    Elevation +
    6939f
    TrailRank
    23

    From the top of Kurktrekker the route is extremely overgrown. A lot of boulder hopping in the river, losing the trail at some of the river crossings. Can be dangerous in wet/rainy conditions, close to the river. Ins...

  • 22 Waterfalls, Porterville, Western Cape, South Africa

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    near Monte Bertha, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)
    Author
    Two Trailblazers
    Distance
    5.33mi
    Elevation +
    2438f
    TrailRank
    23

    This tracks records the running of the circular mountain trail of the 22 Waterfalls Private Nature Reserve, just outside of Porterville. The trail is very difficult, with scrambling at times due to the fires had in th...

  • Fanie Botha Trail Run Day 2

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    near Mauchsberg, Mpumalanga (South Africa)
    Author
    doppierunner
    Distance
    19.27mi
    Elevation +
    3094f
    TrailRank
    23

    The section of the trail run covered the third and fourth days of the hiking trail. From Stables you start with a 5/6km long climb to the top of the mountain. Once there you follow the ridge line down and through a fores...

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