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        Living Colour maintains a big network of trails in and around Darling.
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        Trail access requires a permit which is available from Living Colour@Wolwefontein.
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        Region Details
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        Region Status
        Open as of Oct 5, 2024
        Local Trail Association

        Stats

        Trails (view details)
        42
        Trails Mountain Bike
        42
        Trails E-Bike
        42
        Trails Hike
        42
        Trails Trail Running
        42
        Total Distance
        57 miles
        Total Descent Distance
        23 miles
        Total Descent
        4,498 ft
        Total Vertical
        683 ft
        Highest Trailhead
        928 ft
        Reports
        23
        Photos
        3
        Completed Counter
        544
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        Popular Darling Mountain Biking Trails

        100 0.0 1 mile 182 ft 46
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 182 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
        100 0.0 1 mile 154 ft 39
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 154 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.
        90 0.0 4,859 ft 123 ft 32
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 123 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 8 minutes to complete this trail.
        85 0.0 1,115 ft 85 ft 28
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 85 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 2 minutes to complete this trail.
        85 0.0 3,087 ft 20 ft 28
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 20 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 3 minutes to complete this trail.
        80 0.0 1 mile 57 ft 27
        Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 57 ft blue climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 7 minutes to complete this trail.
        75 5.0 6 miles 621 ft 25
        Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 621 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 51 minutes to complete this trail.
        70 0.0 2 miles 203 ft 24
        Popular green difficulty singletrack. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 203 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.

        Recent Ride Log Activity in Region

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        Darling Mountain Bike Routes

        7 miles 721 ft 8 Loop
        This is the recommended route - suitable for beginners. Each route incorporates single track, steep...
        13 miles 1,525 ft 14 Loop
        The Red Route is for moderate to experienced riders. Each route incorporates single track, steep climbs,...
        7 miles 850 ft 1 Point to Point
        The Route between @livingcolourdarling and @khwattu is now open. We have had some fun testing out the...
        4 miles 513 ft 3 Out & Back
        6km
        4 miles 262 ft 2
        for all individuals who have started riding/running/walking and are looking for the next level. This route...
        37 miles 3,162 ft 14 Loop

        Photos of Darling Mountain Bike

        24 |
        Sep 5, 2025 @ 10:23am
        Sep 5, 2025
        64 |
        Jul 28, 2023 @ 3:53am
        Jul 28, 2023
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        Jul 28, 2023 @ 3:53am
        Jul 28, 2023

        Recent Trail Reports

        Activity Feed

        usernameactiontypetitledate
        JasonMuL9qkwishlistregionactivity #95502237
        May 25, 2026 @ 10:32am
        May 25, 2026
        Haselldwishlisttrailactivity #90531030
        Mar 13, 2026 @ 10:38pm
        Mar 13, 2026
        VernonQXp7UDwishlisttrailactivity #86021143
        Dec 24, 2025 @ 7:08pm
        Dec 24, 2025
        XduOhrwishlistregionactivity #81210308
        Sep 27, 2025 @ 9:48am
        Sep 27, 2025
        Carla9EO2a4riddenskillparkactivity #80405349
        Sep 15, 2025 @ 8:21am
        Sep 15, 2025

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        Activity Type Stats

        activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesactivity logs
        Mountain Bike4257 miles4,498 ft23 miles682 ft
        #11,542#1242239494
        E-Bike4257 miles4,498 ft23 miles682 ft
        #2,497#10423623
        Hike4257 miles4,498 ft23 miles682 ft
        #4,038#832326
        Trail Running4257 miles4,498 ft23 miles682 ft
        #3,432#8323225

        Frequently Asked Questions About Darling

        What are the best places to ride in Darling?
        Darling has 2 areas to explore for mountain biking. The top rated areas are:
        What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Darling?
        The highest rated mountain biking trails in Darling are: View all mountain biking trails sorted by rating.
        What is the best time of the year to ride in Darling?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride in Darling are:
        • August (6 activities)
        • May (3 activities)
        • September (2 activities)
        Check the Darling reports page for current trail conditions, recent trail reports, and seasonal information from the local community.
        Where can I park to ride in Darling?
        There are 2 parking locations listed in Darling. The most popular parking spots are:
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