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1,053 ft
Distance
3 ft
Climb
-49 ft
Descent
00:01:24
Avg time
-46 ft
Altitude change
829 ft
Altitude min
878 ft
Altitude max
875 ft
Altitude start
830 ft
Altitude end
-4.3%
Grade
-22.1%
Grade max
4.8%
Grade min
243 ft
Distance climb
735 ft
Distance down
75 ft
Distance flat
00:01:24
Avg time
Lizard Details
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Activities
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Riding AreaTokai Forest MTB Trails
Tokai -
Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyGreen (1 vote)
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Local Popularity45 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 45 in E-Biking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionDownhill Only
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Climb DifficultyGreen
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Physical RatingEasy
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm, Drop
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Ride in RainYes
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Land OwnerSouth African National Parks
Lizard: This short section ranks as one of the most fun trails on offer at Tokai. It's slightly off the beaten track but well worth seeking out. It rose from the ashes of the 2015 fire and has flow like never before with an unusually smooth firm hardpack surface, punctuated by a few roots. More XC than all-mountain the trail gets a green rating because of its smoothness and relative lack of trail features. Don't be fooled, as some are, ridden as fast as possible Lizard comes to life. Lizard starts life next to the DH2 trailhead on level 3. It starts with a relatively steep descent where speed control is key and some airtime is available off a low kicker. It heads South at speed, before a series of gentle berms lead to a gentle uphill. Carry speed through the previous corners and you'll barely notice the gradient. Two corners or so later, you hit a gentle, diagonal drop off. Roll it or pull up, that's your choice. A couple more bends and the crux corner arrives. This sharp left hander is tricky and a fast time down Lizard can be won or lost here. Lizard’s blend of smooth but ultra sticky berms and flatter corners are a winner
Is this trail for you? If you can manage your speed and handle the odd root and easy drop off, then this trail will be a breeze. Take it slowly if you’re new to TokaiMTB and you’ll soon get the hang of it. UPDATE - Lizard has been extended to add a single track section on the left hand side of the Main Jeep Track which runs to the fork just below the Vasbyt/DH3 trail head. \Just keep left as you exit the old Lizard exit.
Access Info
This one way down only trail is accessed via the Level 3 Jeep Track next door to the entrance to DH2. Check the signage or you may find yourself on a black diamond trail
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A TMNP level 3 activity permit is required to ride Tokai Forest MTB Trails. Day passes can be purchased at the picnic site/parking area. Please also join TokaiMTB for R400 p.a. Your money helps us to build and maintain these awesome trails.
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- 1 rides
- 4 miles average
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- 21 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
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- 208 rides
- Last: Jun 21, 2026
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Directions to lizard-132913 trailhead
(-34.049900, 18.401580)
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Nearby Trails
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- Dh3 692 ft
- Am Trail 1,142 ft
- Level 1 Jeep Track 1,227 ft
- 4 To 5 Inter-level Switchback 1,243 ft
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Where is Lizard located?
Lizard is located in Tokai Forest MTB Trails, Tokai, South Africa. It is part of the Tokai Forest MTB Trails trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -34.0499, 18.40158.
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How hard is Lizard?
Lizard is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Easy. The average grade is 4.3%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
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What is the elevation gain for Lizard?
Lizard has 3 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 49 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 829 ft to 878 ft.
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Is Lizard a point to point trail?
Yes, Lizard is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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