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- Mountain Bike
127 trails
- E-Bike
42 trails
- Gravel Bike
2 trails
- Adaptive Bike
0 trails
- Winter Fat Bike
0 trails
- Hike
95 trails
- Trail Running
115 trails
Region Details
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Region Status
Open as of Jun 5, 2026Stats
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- Trails (view details)
- 126
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 128
- Trails E-Bike
- 42
- Trails Gravel Bike
- 2
- Trails Hike
- 95
- Trails Trail Running
- 115
- Total Distance
- 100 miles
- Total Descent
- 11,951 ft
- Total Vertical
- 1,663 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 1,687 ft
- Reports
- 256
- Photos
- 12
- Ridden Counter
- 4,349
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Holla Trails
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Popular Balito Mountain Biking Trails
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 2,726 ft • 80 ft • 161 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 80 ft green climb. It features berm. Exposure: Normal Injury Risk. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
• 90 ★ 0.0 • 3,963 ft • 87 ft • 145 •
Easy trail on the purple route that follows the river in the lush KZN Coastal Forest.
• 100 ★ 3.0 • 1 mile • 74 ft • 137 •
Popular green difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 74 ft green climb. On average it takes 6 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 4.0 • 1 mile • 142 ft • 129 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill only and has a easy overall physical rating with a 142 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
• 85 ★ 0.0 • 2,185 ft • 13 ft • 129 •
Popular blue difficulty doubletrack. This multi-use trail can be used downhill primary and has a easy overall physical rating with a 13 ft green climb. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 95 ★ 3.0 • 2,956 ft • 8 ft • 126 •
Popular green difficulty doubletrack. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 8 ft green climb. On average it takes 4 minutes to complete this trail.
• 30 ★ 0.0 • 1 mile • 21 ft • 119 •
Fast downhill following the contours of the hillside
• 55 ★ 0.0 • 3,455 ft • 142 ft • 117 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty dirt/gravel road. This mountain bike primary trail and has a easy overall physical rating with a 142 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 9 minutes to complete this trail.
Balito Mountain Bike Routes
11 miles • 564 ft • 9 • Out & Back •
Sponsored by: The Ballito Junction Distance: 20km (with 10km & 5km shortcuts) Level: Beginner...
22 miles • 1,850 ft • 11 • Out & Back •
Sponsored by: Bluff Meat Supply Distance: 36km Level: Advanced Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5)...
15 miles • 976 ft • 10 • Out & Back •
Distance: 30km Climb: 440m Level: Intermediate Difficulty: ⭐☆☆☆☆ (1/5) Description: A...
18 miles • 966 ft • 11 • Out & Back •
Distance: 30km Level: Advanced Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) Description: Our most technical...
36 miles • 3,125 ft • 5 • Out & Back •
Distance: 65km Climb: 1250m Level: Intermediate Difficulty: ⭐⭐☆☆☆ (2/5) Description: A scenic...
31 miles • 2,189 ft • 6 • Out & Back •
Distance: 55km Level: Advanced Difficulty: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) Description: Challenging climbs and views...
Photos of Balito Mountain Bike
Videos of Balito Mountain Bike
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Feb 3, 2021
Recent Trail Reports
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kyran12 | add | report | activity #96522438 and 13 more | Jun 7, 2026 @ 11:05pm Jun 7, 2026 |
| kyran12 | add | poi | activity #93506087 | Apr 27, 2026 @ 2:59am Apr 27, 2026 |
| kyran12 | add | trail | activity #93506062 and 3 more | Apr 27, 2026 @ 2:58am Apr 27, 2026 |
| kyran12 | add | report | activity #93505895 and 12 more | Apr 27, 2026 @ 2:52am Apr 27, 2026 |
| WilcoeS3H0m | wishlist | region | activity #92715177 | Apr 16, 2026 @ 4:38am Apr 16, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
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| report | Trail has been re-routed through Sly's | Jan 21, 2024 @ 12:45pm Jan 21, 2024 | ||
| report | Trail closed due to re-route | Jan 21, 2024 @ 12:23pm Jan 21, 2024 |
Local Badges
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10 Blue Trails60 awarded -
Epic Mountain Bike Climb 2k94 awarded -
Climbing 10k Badge20 awarded -
Mountain Biking 100k Badge6 awarded -
Epic Ride Descent 2k94 awarded -
Descent 10k Badge20 awarded
Bike & Skill Parks
| name | type | city | rating |
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| Holla Trails - Tar Pump Track | skill park | Balito |
Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
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| Mountain Bike | 127 | 100 miles | 11,952 ft | 46 miles | 1,663 ft | #1,476 | #36 | 12 | 257 | 10 | 7,449 | |
| E-Bike | 42 | 4 miles | 308 ft | 2 miles | 312 ft | #4,524 | #151 | 156 | 16 | 237 | ||
| Gravel Bike | 2 | #284 | #34 | 1 | 4 | |||||||
| Hike | 95 | 96 miles | 11,670 ft | 44 miles | 1,663 ft | #932 | #27 | 257 | 9 | 50 | ||
| Trail Running | 115 | 100 miles | 11,952 ft | 46 miles | 1,663 ft | #1,627 | #51 | 257 | 10 | 286 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Balito
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What are the best places to ride in Balito?
Balito has 1 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Balito?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Balito are:
- the view is almost as beautiful as the company (4.1/5)
- Jerry and Tom (4.1/5)
- Ty's Turns (4.1/5)
- Ants Bush (4.1/5)
- Gumtree Gamble (4/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Balito?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Balito are:
- May (5 activities)
- August (2 activities)
- September (2 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Balito?
There are 2 parking locations listed in Balito. The most popular parking spots are:
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