Sappi Shafton / Sterkspruit Howick Loops — Red Ridge Route (Gravel Intermediate)
Moderate
gravel
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Elevation profile
Min 1019m · Max 1255m · Gain 581m · 22 km
Route stats
- Distance
- 22 km
- Elevation gain
- 580 m
- −580 m descent
- Max grade
- 16.1%
- 2.6% avg
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Surface
- Gravel
- Route type
- Loop
About this route
A mixed-surface loop climbing steadily through mixed gravel and jeep-track sections toward the ridgeline, offering expansive Midlands views before descending through open grassland and forest. Suits intermediate gravel riders.