Blinkwater MTB Route

CLOSEST TOWN > Greytown

TRAIL DESTINATION > Blinkwater Nature Reserve

DISTANCE > Self-determined

GRADING > Moderate

OVERVIEW

Blinkwater is in the heart of the of the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, an area of scenic wonder ideal for both the backpacker and the mountain biker !

Off the bike

Hiking is the chief activity on offer but there are 100 km or more of plantation and district roads through the scenic Karkloof area

CONTACT:

Route Information: Sue Swan (033) 507 0047

Contact person: KZN Wildlife (Central Reservations Office)

Phone number: +27 (0)33 845 1067, +27 (0)33 845 1000

Fax number: +27 (0)33 845 1001

GPS: S 29° 15' 20.52" E 30° 26' 22.92"

Weather: {weather Greytown, South Africa}

FAST FACTS

GRADING:

Moderate

DURATION:

Self-determined

CONFIGURATION :

Self-determined

START POINT:

Blinkwater Nature Reserve

TERRAIN:

Gravel road and hiking trails.

MAP:

Ask at reception.

CELL RECEPTION:

None

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Contact for more information.

FACILITIES:

Three overnight, self-catering hiking cottages (only bunk beds and mattresses supplied) Vehicle access only to Mountain Falls cottage; very remote and may only be reached by foot or bicycle.

BEWARE OF:

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HOW TO GET THERE

Greytown is on the R33 northeast of Pietermaritzburg, which is on the N3 northwest of Durban, which is at the intersection of the N2 with the N3.

BEST TIME OF YEAR

Spring