WESSA uMngeni Valley Trail
Trail Experience
Trail Details
With trails opening up under level 3 we are able to offer an incredible opportunity to all those willing and living in KZN to explore the uMngeni Valley and capture it’s magnificent views and oppurtunities for wildlife sightings. As always, KZNTR will cater for all levels whether it be runners, walkers and hikers.
But it’s not so much about the distance you spend out there as is it the hours, which at a place like this can be many! So come and join us, its just about getting out there!
To make a booking for a trail experience at WESSA uMngeni Valley Nature Reserve, select the relevant quantity of tickets under the Book Here section. Click on the View Event Cart button, ensure that your bookings are correct and then click “Proceed to Registration”. On this page, fill in the required information including the date and time that you wish to attend the trail experience and then click on the “Proceed to Payment Options” to pay for your booking.
- Family groups can start together.
- Individuals must stagger their starts.
- Social distancing and sanitizing will be practiced at the event.
- Please be sure to arrive no more than 30min before your event.
Please note that there will be no water tables available on any of the trails.
Trail 1
Distance: 2.66km
Elevation gain: 84.9m
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Trail 2
Distance: 4.21km
Elevation gain: 124m
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Trail 3
Distance: 11km
Elevation gain: 380m
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Trail 4
Distance: 14.3km
Elevation gain: 525m
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Trail 5
Distance: 21km
Elevation gain: 732m
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*Please note that routes are subject to change.
Please note that there will be no water tables available on any of the trails.
Trail 6
Distance: 3.31km
Elevation gain: 169m
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Trail 7
Distance: 7.89km
Elevation gain: 353m
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Trail 8
Distance: 11.1km
Elevation gain: 502m
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This reserve on the edge of the Howick Falls is a true gem, rarely explored but breathtakingly scenic! Singletrack hugging the edge of the valley with thick bushveld, aloes and game as spectators. The longer trails will explore the clifftops and valley bottoms of the reserve, while the middle distance trails traverse the Black Eagle trail, a favourite of Andrew & Lauren’s! The shorter trails are not without their challenges, into the upper reaches of an uMngeni tributary.
Water Tables
Please note that there will be no water tables available at this event. it is compulsory to carry your own hydration.
KZNTR KidZone
There will be no KZNTR KidZone available.
Vehicle Access on Weekends
It is now possible to drive vehicles into WESSA on the weekends. Please note that the R60pp fee still applies.
Directions:
Venue: 1 Karkloof Rd, Howick
From Pietermaritzburg (ETA 30min) and Durban (ETA 120min):
- Travel northbound on the N3.
- Take exit 103 and turn right onto the R103.
- Follow the R103 for 2 km and turn left onto Main Road.
- Follow Main Road for 2 km and turn right onto Karkloof Rd.
- Continue straight for 1.1 km and turn right into 1 Karkloof Rd.