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Mountain biking magic in Rocky Bay on KZN South Coast

After many restorations, the Rocky Bay Resorts mountain bike trails on the KZN South Coast is ready to welcome back biking enthusiasts.

A trail at Rocky Bay trails in KZN. Photo: @fanierobbertse / twitter

KZN South Coast: a top spot for mountain bikers and hikers

The Rocky Bay Resort on the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast has announced that their newly-refurbished mountain biking and hiking trails are ready to welcome back all hikers and bikers. The trails, which were left in ruin after the devastating floods that happened in the KZN area in April this year, received some TLC over the last few months.

The Rocky Bay trails were established in 2011 and has now grown to accommodate the massive demand from visitors, consisting of around 111km of running and mountain biking trails, says IOL.

The mountain biking trails cater to all fitness levels, consisting of a doable 12km trail, a 19km and 29km trail, and a more challenging 39km trail. The running trails are made up of 6km, 8km and 10km trail options, all clearly marked and signposted for users.

Annien Koulountis, the Resorts Manager at Rocky Bay Resorts, said that they were very excited to welcome the hiking and biking fraternities back to Rocky Bay after extensive work was done to re-establish their wonderful trails.

She added that the Rocky Bay Trails cater for both novice and experienced mountain bikers and trail runners alike, passing through sugar cane fields with ocean views and into the cooler indigenous coastal forest sections, which is a real treat for birders.

The trails are also perfect for those who have always wanted to get into mountain biking. The trails are operational from sunrise to sunset and rates can be found below:

R30 per entry cash honesty box at Security Gate – (please bring exact cash no change is available.)

Entry Cards are also available at the Lodge Reception and payment may be made by cash or card during office hours Monday to Friday 8:00 to 16:00, Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 8:00 to 12:00.

  • 4 Trail entries – R 115
  • 8 Trail entries – R220
  • 16 Trail entries – R430
  • 20 Trail entries – R500

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Sundeeka Mungroo

Sundeeka Mungroo is a content writer, foodie and all-round adventure-seeker. She's a graduate of the University of South Africa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, and has worked as a copywriter and editor in the digital marketing industry. Sundeeka currently writes for I Love South Africa and The South African. She lives in the beautiful Mother City and loves exploring all that South Africa has to offer.

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