The Eland Trail

Name: The Eland Trail
Start: 2026-10-17
Location: Mount Park, District Road 132

Saturday, 17 October 2026 · Dargle

Trail runners crossing grassland below a mountain ridge

A trail event over three distances through riverine forest, grassland and farmland with views of the Inhlosane range.

When: Saturday, 17 October 2026
Where: Mount Park, District Road 132, Dargle
Category: Outdoors

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