| Date |
Coordinator |
Event Description |
Event Details |
Grade |
Sat
22 Nov |
Colin Blake |
Constantia Nek to Cecilia Forest |
Meet at Constantia Nek parking area 3pm. ±2.5 hrs. No call me backs or SMS's. |
2Bb |
021-689 7678
082 532 3124
18h00 - 21h00 |
Come and enjoy the beautiful views and forest atmosphere. A circular route from Constantia Nek to Cecilia Forest, and back. Bring money for sundowners at Constantia Nek Restaurant afterwards. |
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Sat
22 Nov |
Jackie |
The Orange Kloof Trail : 22-23 Nov 2008 |
Will have to meet early Saturday morning to shuttle cars. Cost: R460pp (conservation fees and cable car ticket included). Note: You’re only booked once you’ve paid.
For more info see: http://www.sanparks.org. Fully booked, waiting list only. |
4Bc
2Bc |
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| One of the beautiful legs of the Hoerikwaggo Tented Classic Trail. Start in Silvermine on Saturday, sleep in Orange Kloof, and walk to the Cable Car station the next day. Guided, portered, self-catering, fully equipped kitchen with gas cookers and fridges, fire pit & braai (don't forget your sleeping bag). 17,5 and 9,5 km’s. For the experienced hiker. |
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Sun
23 Nov |
Denise Young |
Constantiaberg |
8:00 Silvermine Dam Parking (Constantiaberg/pay side) Ou Kaapseweg.
Wildcard or R10 entrance fee (no cell reception).
3-4 hours.
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2Bb |
083 2613326
021 685 7443
No mssgs/sms’s |
Up & down different routes. Spectacular views! Bring lunch goodies. Well-behaved, hiking dogs welcome (must have wild card). |
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Fri
28 Nov |
Beverly |
Klondyke Cherry Farm : 28 - 30 Nov 2008 |
14 Places. R250 p.p. Booking open. No SMS or call me backs. See: http://www.cherryfarm.co.za/index.html. Fully booked, waiting list only. |
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| 0842067796 |
Do some hiking, pick your own cherries or just lie around. Accommodation is superb self catering. |
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Sat
29 Nov |
Rob Kamstra |
Rob's Pub Hike no. 17: Hout Bay to Brass Bell |
Meet Chapmans Peak Hotel parking 9h30. Back around 19h00. Email from 10th Nov to pubhike17@webafrica.org.za. Phone number on day of hike only: 084 9904650. |
4Cd |
| Email please |
For the fit and thirsty, about 15 km of great walking, a cold beer or two on the water's edge and bakkie ride back. Unpleasant weather cancels. Limited number [re transport] |
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Sun
30 Nov |
Tim Jenkin |
India Venster, Fountain Ledge and more |
8h30 @ Kloofnek Parking.
6-7 hours. |
3Dd |
083 3549374
021 6854741 |
Hike and scramble up the front face of Table Mountain below the cableway past India Venster and up to the Western Table via Fountain Ledge. Descend via Diagonal to the Pipe Track and back to the cars. |
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Sun
30 Nov |
Louis van Dyk |
Oude Schip from Sunset Rocks |
08h30 Sunset Rocks parking (for Sandy Bay) at Llandudno. No call me backs or SMS's. |
2Bc |
082 5103060
18h00 - 21h00 |
Boulder hop (all the way) along the coast from Sunset Rocks via Sandy Bay to Oude Schip. Return the same way. Approx 3.5 hours. Wear shoes with a good grip. Bring at least 3l water. |
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Sat
6 Dec |
Denise Young |
Mimetes to Spes Bona |
8:00 @ Ou Kraal sign on Boyes Drive (middle of Boyes at bend).
3-4 hours. |
2Bb |
083 2613326
021 685 7443
No mssgs/sms’s |
Easyish climb to Muizenberg cave. Walk back thru the ancient Milkwood forest. Bring tea/brunch goodies. Well-behaved, hiking dogs welcome. |
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Sun
7 Dec |
Sam Greyvenstein |
Grotto – Fountain-Cairn Traverse |
Please book on Friday 5 from 9am. No sms's. Only 16 people. |
3Ec |
| 082 498 0361 |
Lots of scrambling and exposure. Must have a head for heights. Down Kloof Corner Ridge. Full Day. |
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Fri
12 Dec |
Jackie |
Meridian Annual Christmas Get Together |
Meet at Platteklip Lodge a.k.a. The Wash House (see Dec email newsletter for map and directions) from 6pm onwards. Please RSVP to our host Jackie at jsaladin@iafrica.com by Monday 8 December. |
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| Email please |
It’s “that” time of the year again. Join us for the club Christmas get together. Bring your own meat to braai, salads and drinks (plus glass). Baked potatoes and cutlery will be provided. Don’t forget your (preferably) unisex, hiking related gift to the value of at least R30. And don’t forget to wear something “Christmassy”! (non-members: R20 visitors fee). |
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Sat
13 Dec |
John James |
Elsies Peak Evening Hike |
Meet 16h00 at cafe on Fishhoek beach. ±3 hours. No sms's or call me backs. |
1Bb |
| 0842499979 |
Bring money for possible eats afterwards. No dogs.
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Sat
13 Dec |
Colin Blake |
Sunset Hike: Little Lion’s Head |
Meet at turnoff to Suikerbossie Restaurant, Houtbay at 17h00. ±2.5 hours. No call me backs or SMS's. |
2Bc |
021-689 7678
082 532 3124
18h00 - 21h00 |
Come and enjoy one of Cape Town's special sunset venues overlooking the ocean. Some easy rock scrambling at the top. Bring a torch, snacks and sundowners. |
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Sun
14 Dec |
Tim Jenkin |
Cups & Saucers |
8h30 @ Theresa Ave Camps Bay.
6-7 hours. |
3Cd |
083 3549374
021 6854741 |
A B-grade rock scramble up Kasteels Buttress taking in the Cups & Saucers pitch. We then cross to have lunch at Tranquility Cracks before descending via Woody Ravine. |
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Tue
16 Dec |
Maré Ascott |
Mountains of Hope: Maclear's Beacon |
8h00 at Cable Car parking. Full day of hiking. Bring at least 3l water and lunch. |
3Dc |
| 083 44 55 728 |
Up Platteklip down India Venster or Cable Car. Cost of hike per member/vistor, a minimum donation of R25 which will be handed over at the beacon to Rachel and Charlotte at lunch time.
See http://mountainsofhope.org.za/ |
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Sat
20 Dec |
Denise Young |
Newlands Forest |
Members Only.
8:00 @ Newlands Fire Base Parking (M3).
3-4 hours. |
2Bb |
083 2613326
021 685 7443
No mssgs/sms’s |
Not a road walk!! Climb through the cool shady trees and rivers to the contour path. Well-behaved, hiking dogs welcome. Bring tea/brunch goodies. |
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Sat
20 Dec |
Belinda Oosthuizen |
Cecilia Ridge |
We'll set off at 8h00 from the Cecilia Forest parking area. Approx 6 hours. Well-behaved hiking dogs welcome (with water bowl!) Strong wind or rain cancels. |
3Cc |
| 082 299 2039 |
Cecilia Ridge & some meanders alongthe high points above Orange Kloof - details to follow. Some easy scrambling & leg-scratchy bits. Bring tea & lunch goodies & at least 2 litres of water. |
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Sun
21 Dec |
Maré Ascott |
Mountains of Hope: Lion's Head |
15h00 at LH carpark. Bring drinks (sun downers) and snacks. |
2Bb |
| 083 44 55 728 |
See route description of Lion's Head. Lovely all round views. Cost of hike per member/visitor, a minimum donation of R25 which will be handed over at the beacon to Rachel and Charlotte. See http://mountainsofhope.org.za/ |
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Sat
27 Dec |
John James |
Kalk Bay Evening Hike |
Meet 16h00 at parking area at end of Boyes drive Kalk Bay side. ±3 hours. No sms's or call me backs. No dogs. |
2Bb |
| 0842499979 |
With walk through Spes Bona Forest. Bring money for possible eats afterwards. |
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Sun
28 Dec |
Margaret Jones |
Bonfrutti's: 28/12/08-2/1/09 |
Quad biking, birdwatching, fishing, farm animals, stargazing, walking, swimming, mountain biking, wine routes, canoeing, museums & galleries, restaurants... That’s what we can do, it’s not just a wholesome taste of farm life.
See Bonfrutti's and Bonnievale Tourism |
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021 4612790
083 5006099 |
Situated at the foot of the dramatic Langeberg mountains, off the R60 between Bonnievale and Swellendam, Bonfrutti offers a wholesome taste of farm life and three comfortable self-catering cottages from which to enjoy it. Arriving Sun 28th Dec leaving Fri 2nd Jan. 8 places available in Two fully equipped Cottages (4 in each) & 2 in a Caravan. 5 nights cost R665 for each person staying in the cottages or R325 for each person staying in the caravan. |
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Sat
3 Jan |
Belinda Oosthuizen |
Kleintuynkop & more... |
We'll set off at 8h00 from the Silvermine South parking area. Approx 5 hours. Well-behaved hiking dogs welcome (with water bowl!) Strong wind or rain cancels. |
3Bc |
| 082 299 2039 |
Flat start fora fast warm-up, short slog up & some off-the-beaten-path interest in the rocky wonderland on top. Some easy scrambling & leg-scratchy bits. Bring munchies for a late tea/brunch & at least 1.5 litres of water. |
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Sun
4 Jan |
John James |
The Complete Contour Path |
Meet lower cable station at 06h00. ±7 hours. No sms's or call me backs. No dogs. |
4Bb |
| 0842499979 |
Walk from Tafelberg Rd to Constantia Nek. If you want to finish at Kirstenbosch, you will have to arrange transport - we will stay on contour path. |
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Sat
10 Jan |
Sam Greyvenstein |
21st Birthday Commemorative Hike |
2pm at Blue Peter Beach. Grade of hike 2Aa. |
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| 082 498 0361 |
On this day 21 years ago this was our club's first hike. Come and join us for this special celebration. From Big Bay Bloubergstrand along the Beach towards Melkbosstrand as far as you can get in 2 hours at your own pace and back. Party afterwards. Venue to be confirmed. |
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Sat
17 Jan |
Maré Ascott |
Commemorative Hike:
Tafelberg Rd Parking along Contour Path to Kirstenbosch |
9h00 @ end of Tafelberg Road at Devils Peak sign. ±5-6 hours. |
3Bc |
| 083 44 55 728 |
Walk along lower contour path via Oppelskop and Kings Blockhouse and on a little bit more to above Kirstenbosch. Up Newlands Ravine over Saddle and via top contour path back to Tafelberg Road. |
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Sun
18 Jan |
Merle Leitch |
Simonstown to Kalk Bay |
Meet at Just Nuisance at 9am. No SMS's or call me backs. |
2Aa |
| 072 113 8274 |
Brunch at Kalk Bay then train back to Simonstown (or walk if you prefer). |
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Sat
24 Jan |
Be Ridlington |
Commemorative Hike: Noordhoek Beach - Kommetjie |
Meet at Noordhoek beach parking area @ 4pm. Approx. 3-4 hours. No call me back’s or SMS’s. |
2Ab |
021-689 7678
083 800 9463
Before 20h00 |
Sunset hike. Bring money for sundowners at the Red Herring after hike. |
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Sun
25 Jan |
Tim Jenkin |
Blinkwater Ravine |
8.00am at Theresa Avenue, Rontree Estate, Camps Bay. |
3Dc |
083 3549374
021 6854741 |
Stunning views up this seldom-used route. Bring at least 3 litre water. |
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Sun
25 Jan |
John James |
Camps Bay to Sea Point |
Meet outside P+P Camps Bay at 06h00. End ± 11h00. No sms's or call me backs. No dogs.
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3Aa |
| 0842499979 |
Walk the high roads and return on the beach. Bring cozzies. Members only. |
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Sat
31 Jan |
Lucia Krone |
Commemorative Hike: Constantia Nek - Cable Station |
From Constantia Nek, past Kirstenbosch, around Devil's Peak & Oppelskop and then past the lower cable station to our cars at Kloofnek.
Meet at Kloof Nek parking lot at 7am. Shuffling of cars necessary. |
2Ab |
| 082 503 8420 |
An early start will hold us in good stead for the sun and allow us to go for a scrumptious brunch at Licorice & Lime afterwards. The walk is relatively easy and affords stunning views of Cape Town City-bowl & Table Bay. |
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Sat
7 Feb |
Peter Phillips |
Commemorative Hike: Kirstenbosch - Skeleton Gorge
Contour Path back to Kirstenbosch |
Meet @ Cecelia Forest @ 9h00. ±5-6 hours. |
3Cc |
021 6743979
18h00-21h00 |
From Kirstenbosh up skellies, lunch at McClears Beacon down Cecelia Ridge. Then contour path back to Cecelia Forest in Kirstenbosch. |
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Sat
7 Feb |
Be Ridlington |
Pipe Track: Sunset Hike |
Meet at Kloofnek parking area. 4.30pm. Approx. 3 hours. No call me back’s or SMS’s. |
2Ab |
021-689 7678
083 800 9463
Before 20h00 |
Enjoy spectacular views, and walk along Cape Town’s oldest water supply route. Bring money for sundowners in Camps Bay after hike. |
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Sun
15 Feb |
Sam Greyvenstein |
Commemorative Hike:
Llandudno - Sandy Bay- Duikerpoint and back |
TBA |
TBA |
| 082 498 0361 |
More info to follow. |
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Sat
21 Feb |
Jackie |
Noordhoek - Wreck of the Kakapo |
Meet at 2pm at the Noordhoek beach parking lot. Grade of hike 1Ab. My email : jsaladin@iafrica.com
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| Email please |
Join us for a brisk afternoon beach hike in Noordhoek, followed by drinks and eats at the Nags Head Country Pub and Restaurant. Directions to the pub: http://www.dining-out.co.za/member_details-MemberID-253.html |
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Sun
22 Feb |
Tim Jenkin |
Bel Ombre & Caveman's Overhang |
8h00 @ Constantia Nek. Full day, bring at least 3L water. |
3Dd |
083 3549374
021 6854741 |
Route will take you on Constantia Nek peak, past De Villiers Dam and then along the Caveman's Overhang route which is above Orange Kloof. Spectacular views and some easy scrambling. |
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Sat
7 Mar |
Colin & Be |
Commemorative Hike: Tokai Forest - Elephant's Eye |
Meet at Tokai Arboretum parking in Tokai Forest @ 8am. Approx. 3-4 hours. No call me back’s or SMS’s. |
2Bc |
021-689 7678
083 800 9463
Before 20h00 |
Come and enjoy the early morning forest, and explore Elephants Eye Cave. Bring money for tea and scones at Tea Room in forest afterwards. |
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Sat
14 Mar |
Peter Phillips |
Commemorative Hike: Perdeberg Trail |
Meet at Faerie Glen Car Park at Palmiet River bridge at 9h00. Shuttling of cars. Start at beginning of Perdeberg Trail. |
4Bc |
021 6743979
18h00-21h00 |
Grabouw side to Palmiet River Bridge, Kleinmond side. ±5-6 hours. |
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Sat
21 Mar |
Merle Leitch |
Commemorative Hike: Muizenberg - Fishhoek |
Meet 09h00 at far right end of Muizenberg Pavilion parking. No SMS’s or call me backs. |
2Ab |
072 113 8274
021 5570831 |
A walk along the Board Walk with beautiful views over False Bay. Stop for drinks/snacks at a Fishhoek Café and back again. |
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Sun
22 Mar |
Tim Jenkin |
Jubilee Buttress |
8h00 Theresa Ave, Camps Bay. Full day, bring at least 3L water. |
3Dd |
083 3549374
021 6854741 |
Ascend via Porcupine ravine and traverse on Jackson route up Jubilee Buttress. Fantastic views and some easy scrambling. |
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Sat
4 Apr |
Sue Woodman |
Greyton/McGregor Trail : 4-5 April 2009 |
Travel down to Greyton on the Saturday morning or arrive the day before (approx 1hr 30 min from Cape Town). R63 for permit + R330 for accommodation. Maximum 15. Hike leader: Frank Dwyer. Those who booked for the washed away weekend of 15-16 Nov 2008 have first option, if you can't make it, let me know then I sell your place.
Email: SWoodman@ssisa.com |
3Cc |
072 627 1112
email is best |
This is an old favourite Starting in Greyton, Length of trail: 14km/day – about 5hrs needed. Pools for swimming along the way. Overnight at Whipstock Farm McGregor. Dinner, bed and breakfast R330/person. Owners will collect and take to the start of the hike next morning to return by same route. |
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Sat
4 Apr |
Jackie & June |
Commemorative Hike: Waterfall & Nellie's Pool
on Steenberg Mountain |
TBA |
TBA |
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Route description at later stage. |
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Sun
5 Apr |
Tim Jenkin |
TM: Mystery B route |
8h00 @ Platteklip Gorge Parking. Full day, bring at least 3L water. |
3Dd |
083 3549374
021 6854741 |
Route ascends the front of TM to the left of Platteklip Gorge in a series of long traverses finally summiting on Central Table. Two small B grade rock pitches are a challenge and are a bit exposed, so you need a head for heights. See : Mystery B route and Left Face B. |
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Thu
9 Apr |
TBA |
Gifberg Holiday Farm: 9-13 April 2009 |
Full details to follow, watch this space. |
TBA |
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See photos of a previous trip: Gifberg : 27 April to 1 May 2006. |
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Sat
11 Apr |
Colin Blake |
Noordhoek Peak |
Meet at Silvermine Dam parking area. 2pm. Turn right off Ou Kaapse Weg. Bring Wildcard. Approx. 3- 31/2 hours. No call me back’s or SMS’s.
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2Bc |
021-689 7678
082 532 3124
18h00-20h00 |
A circular route in Silvermine to what must be considered one of our countries most scenic spots. Bring money for drinks afterwards. |
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Sat
18 Apr |
Denise Young |
Commemorative Hike: Caves on Kalkbay Mountain |
8:00 at Trappies sign; very end of Boyes Drive above Kalk Bay Harbour. Where Boyes goes down take right little road and park at end. Bring brunch and tea goodies. 3-4 hours. |
2Bb |
083 2613326
021 685 7443
No mssgs/sms’s |
Up Trappies to Cave peak; some easy fun rock scrambling to Boomslang cave (bring torch). Traverse over the Amphitheatre to St James peak and Tartaurous Cave. Back along the Mule track to Echo Valley and down. |
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Sun
19 Apr |
Rodney Manicom |
Commemorative Hike: 7km walk to Constantiaberg |
Meet Constantia Nek parking area 09h00. Finish ±15h00. Rain, strong wind or low cloud cancells. No call me backs or sms's. |
2Bc |
073 799 3078
18h00-20h00 |
Hike up to top from Constantia Nek for great veiws over False Bay and South Peninsula. Morning tea on the summit. |
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Sun
3 May |
Tim Jenkin |
Diagonal Surprise |
9h00 Theresa Avenue, Camps Bay. Full day, bring at least 3L water.
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3Cd |
083 3549374
021 6854741 |
Up Diagonal, then we will explore the top as far as the eye can see... |
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Sun
10 May |
Beverly |
Tsitsikamma Trail: 10-15 May 2009 |
Day 1: Nature’s valley to Kalandar (3.6km), Day 2: Kalandar to Blaauwkraans(13.5km), Day 3: Blaauwkrans to Keurbos (13.4kms), Day 4: Keurbos to Heuningbos (13.4kms), Day 5: Heuningbos to Sleepkloof (13.9kms), Day 6: Sleepkop to Paul Sauer Bridge (3.2kms).
This is a portered trail, accommodation in huts with beds, mattresses, flush toilets, showers.
Cost: R800 per person including portage.
Leader Peter Philips.
Bookings Open: 1/12/2008. |
Trail |
| 084 206 7796 |
The Tsitsikamma Hiking trail is situated in the mountains of the coastal region of the Eastern Cape and is a 6-day linear trail, starting at Natures Valley and ending at the Storms River Bridge or village. The trail passes through extensive patches of indigenous mountain forest and fynbos. The mountains form the watershed for a myriad of streams and rivers, many of which are the source of the rivers that gush into the sea along the popular Otter Trail. The Tsitsikamma Hiking Trail is a “must do” for any serious hiker. The trail traverses some of the most beautiful scenery to be found in South Africa and the Cape Fynbos is really something to behold when in bloom.
Click for more info: Tsitsikamma Hiking Trail |
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Sun
17 May |
Lucia Krone |
Commemorative Hike: Platteklip Gorge to top of TM |
TBA |
3Bc |
| 082 503 8420 |
Up Platteklip, to Mclear's Beacon and down again. |
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Sat
23 May |
Colin & Be |
Commemorative Hike:
Newlands Forest: Woodcutters Trail |
Details to follow. No call me back’s or SMS’s. |
TBA |
021-689 7678
083 800 9463
Before 20h00 |
Route description to follow. |
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Fri
5 Jun |
TBA |
Wacky Wine Weekend : 5-7 June 2009 |
Full details to follow, watch this space. |
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See photos of a previous trip: WWW 6-8 June 2008 |
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Sun
14 Jun |
Tim Jenkin |
Devil's Peak |
9h00 Rhodes Mem Parking. Full day, bring at least 3L water. |
3Dd |
083 3549374
021 6854741 |
Circular walk up to this famous landmark of Cape Town, ±900m high. Be prepared for some 'not too difficult' rock scrambles. |
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Sat
20 Jun |
Glynis Jennings
& Dirk Kroes |
Commemorative Hike: Pipe Track from Kloofnek |
TBA |
TBA |
| TBA |
Route description to follow. |
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Sun
21 Jun |
Colin & Be |
Commemorative Hike: Rhodes Memorial - Kirstenbosch |
Meet Rhodes Memorial car park. 12 noon. Approx. 4 – 4.5 hours. Volunteers for car shuffling required. No call me back’s or SMS’s. |
2Bb |
021-689 7678
083 800 9463
Before 20h00 |
A climb to the contour path, and then an easy walk through the forest to Kirstenbosch. Bring money for drinks after hike, and enjoy the log fire at Forries. |
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Fri
3 Jul |
TBA |
Protea Farm/Tractor Trip: 3-5 July 2009 |
Full details to follow, watch this space. |
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See photos of a previous trip: Protea Farm in Montagu 22-24 June 2007 |
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Sat
11 Jul |
Colin Blake |
Commemorative Hike: Lion's Head |
Meet at Lion's Head car park @ 1pm. Approx. 3-3.5 hours. No call me back’s or SMS’s. |
2Bb |
021-689 7678
082 532 3124
18h00-20h00 |
Come and enjoy the beautiful 360 degree views from one of Cape Town's most scenic spots. See Lion's Head. Bring money for drinks at a venue on Kloof Street. |
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Sun
12 Jul |
Tim Jenkin |
Judas Peak & The Pimple |
9h00 @ entrance to Suikerbossie, Hout Bay. Full day, bring at least 3L water. |
3Cd |
083 3549374
021 6854741 |
Experience the best views on the Peninsula. Some rock scrambles. See: Judas Peak. |
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Sat
25 Jul |
Peter Phillips |
Commemorative Hike: Constantia Nek to Houtbay |
9h00 @ Constantia Nek. |
3Bc |
021 6743979
18h00-21h00 |
Over Vlakkenberg and via the Manganese Mine. 5-6 hours. |
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Sat
1 Aug |
Veena Sukha |
Commemorative Hike: Contour Path (Cape Town Side) |
Meet on Tafelberg Road at the Platteklip sign (at the security hut). 9am. ±4hours. Hiking fit children most welcome. |
2Bb |
| 0836506745 |
A short road walk to the start at the Devil's Peak sign post. Thereafter a steep walk up to the contour path. Then across the contour path to Kloof corner for tea and back down via Platteklip to the vehicles. |
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Fri
7 Aug |
TBA |
Cederberg - De Pakhuys: 7-10 Aug 2009 |
Full details to follow, watch this space. |
TBA |
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Click for more info : De Pakhuys or http://www.depakhuys.com/ |
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Sat
8 Aug |
Colin Blake |
Hout Bay Sentinel |
Meet at Mariners Wharf parking area, Hout Bay. 2pm. Volunteers required to transport hikers to start of hike. Approx 3 hours. No call me back’s or SMS’s. |
2Bb |
021-689 7678
082 532 3124
18h00-20h00 |
An exciting walk up to the top of the Sentinel Peak, with stunning views of Houtbay and ocean. Bring money for drinks afterwards at Dunes. |
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Sun
9 Aug |
Tim Jenkin |
Right Face Arrow Face |
9h00 @ Kloofnek Parking. Full day, bring at least 3L water. |
3Dd |
083 3549374
021 6854741 |
A TM classic! Amazing cracks and scrambling. Some exposure to heights. |
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Sat
15 Aug |
Lucia Krone |
Commemorative Hike:
Two Gorges - up Skeleton along Smuts Down Nursery |
TBA |
4Cc |
| 082 503 8420 |
Including Maclear’s Beacon. See: Skeleton Gorge.
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Sat
5 Sep |
Peter Phillips |
Commemorative Hike: Judas Cave from Suikerbossie |
9h00 @ Suikerbossie Restuarant. |
3Bc |
021 6743979
18h00-21h00 |
±5-6 hours including tea on Pimple. |
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Sat
12 Sep |
Jackie & June |
Commemorative Hike: St James Ravine,
Lower Contour, up Bailys Kloof down OuKraal |
Meeting time and place details to follow. My email: jsaladin@iafrica.com |
2Bb |
| Email please |
Be prepared to hike at a good pace for the afternoon. Bring water and tea goodies. |
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Sat
19 Sep |
Colin Blake |
Table Mountain Spring Hike |
Meet Constantia Nek parking area. 10am. Approx. 5 hours. No call me back’s or SMS’s. |
3Bc |
021-689 7678
082 532 3124
18h00-20h00 |
Discover the beauty of the Table Top in the Spring. Hike up onto the Table Top via Constantia Nek; across to Skeleton Gorge, explore the dams, and down through the forest. |
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Sun
20 Sep |
Tim Jenkin |
Atlantic Circuit |
9h00 Silvermine Dam parking. Full day, bring at least 3L water. |
3Cd |
083 3549374
021 6854741 |
A circular walk that will take us up Noordhoek- and Chapman's Peak. Lovely all round views. |
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Mon
21 Sep |
TBA |
Whale Trail: 21-26 September 2009 |
Full details to follow, watch this space. |
Trail |
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Click for more info : Whale Trail |
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Sat
3 Oct |
Sam Greyvenstein |
Commemorative Hike: Llandudno-Sandy Bay–Duikerpoint |
TBA |
TBA |
| 082 498 0361 |
More info at later stage. |
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Wed
7 Oct |
Jimmie Potgieter |
Swellendam Trail : 7 – 11 October 2009 |
Accommodation in huts with very basic facilities. Fires allowed at only certain huts so bring full cooking gear. Need to carry at least 2l water every day. Weather can be very variable with even snow in the summer so full weather gear required. Costs R190 per person. Limit: 15. Booking open on the 1/12/2008. Email: jimpot@mweb.co.za |
5Dd |
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Swellendam Hiking Trail traverses the Swellendam Mountains in the Marloth Nature Reserve. The trail allows for hikes up to 6 days. We will be doing 5 days worth in 4 days. Rugged walk with great scenery.
For more detail see: Swellendam Trail |
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Sat
17 Oct |
Maré Ascott |
Commemorative Hike: Contour Path (Cape Town Side) |
16h00 at Kloofnek Parking. |
2Bb |
| 083 44 55 728 |
Route description at later stage. Pizzas and drinks afterwards. |
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Sun
18 Oct |
Tim Jenkin |
Steenberg Peaks |
9h00 Lakeside end of Boys Drive. Full day, bring at least 3L water. |
3Cd |
083 3549374
021 6854741 |
From Boyes Drive scramble up Lakeside Ridge to Lower Steenberg Peak, then to Splitkop and Higher Steenberg Peaks. Incredible views across False Bay to the Hottentots-Holland range. |
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Sat
24 Oct |
Colin Blake |
Skeleton Gorge, Dams, and down Cecelia Ridge |
Meet Cecilia Forest parking area. 9am. Approx. 4-41/2 hours. No call me back’s or SMS’s. |
3Cc |
021-689 7678
082 532 3124
18h00-20h00 |
Climb Table Mountain via one of its most famous routes, and explore the mountain dams. Bring money for drinks afterwards. |
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Sat
14 Nov |
Colin Blake |
Commemorative Hike: Top of Chapman's Peak |
Meet at parking area on Chapman’s Peak Drive, about 700 metres before Lookout Point. 3.30pm. Approx. 3-3.5 hours. No call me back’s or SMS’s. |
2Bc |
021-689 7678
082 532 3124
18h00-20h00 |
Come and enjoy one of Cape Town’s special sunset venues. Bring torch, snacks and money for sundowners at Dunes after hike. Enter Chapman’s Peak Drive from the Hout Bay side, and after hike exit the same way. Obtain free day pass at tollgate (mention you are part of a hiking club). |
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Sat
28 Nov |
Be Ridlington |
Commemorative Hike: Kommetjie - Noordhoek Beach |
Meet at Long Beach parking area @ 3pm. Approx. 3-4 hours. |
2Ab |
021-689 7678
083 800 9463
Before 20h00 |
Out and back sunset hike. Bring money for sundowners in Kommetjie after hike. |
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Sun
29 Nov |
Tim Jenkin |
Blind Gulley |
8h00 @ Theresa Ave, Camps Bay |
3Cd |
083 3549374
021 6854741 |
Climb steeply up Blind Gulley to Blinkwater Needles, traverse across Echo valley and down again. Some moderate rock scrambling and exposure. |
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Sat
5 Dec |
Colin & Be |
Commemorative Hike: Ramble in Newlands Forest |
Details to follow. No call me back’s or SMS’s. |
TBA |
021-689 7678
083 800 9463
Before 20h00 |
Route description to follow. |
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Sat
12 Dec |
Peter Phillips |
Commemorative Hike:
Newlands Forest - Contour Path - Kirstenbosch |
9h00 @ Newlands Forest Station. ±4-5 hours. |
2Ab |
021 6743979
18h00-21h00 |
A lovely forest hike with views as well. See: Newlands. This is the last commemorative hike. Bring money for drinks afterwards. |
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Sun
27 Dec |
Tim Jenkin |
India Venster |
8h00 Kloofnek Parking. Full day, bring at least 3L water. |
3Dd |
083 3549374
021 6854741 |
After some tricky scrambling up the most breathtaking mountain ascents in the world, we'll go via Fountain Ravine to the top. Then to Mclears Beacon for lunch. Down Platteklip.
Click to check out the route: India Venster. |
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