Mission statement ...of the Johannesburg Hiking Club is to ensure and organise a continuing programme of hikes and hiking related events, and to foster a sense of responsibility towards the environment within which its hiking activities take place.
Take a hike in South Africa...interested?Meet like minded outdoor and conservation orientated people who wear heavy hiking boots and smell like the mountain air. Youthful, midweek and Sunday hikes, backpacks, base camp weekends, slide show/club eve and social events. Hiking in South Africa can be fun - try us!
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Any queries on the programme, please contact our administrator: 011 462 2993.
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C = Constantia Park (Outside Gateway House): F = Fourways Mall (Outside Game Main Entrance) B = Book with leader: * = Leader of the day # = Co-leader |
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TRANSPORT FEE: Sunday hikes – fee indicated is per person, approximate and based on 4 in vehicle BOOKINGS: Members receive preferential bookings. |
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Event |
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Sat 3/4
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Retief’s Kloof hike (R5) |
Enjoy wonderful views and pools deep in the Magaliesberg. Booking essential. Camping on Sat for those who want. |
Sat 3 |
End of Year Function (check out 2004's fun) |
Our annual dinner/ dance is once again upon us! Come and celebrate at Old Ed’s. Booking essential |
Sun 4 |
Once you’ve made it to the saddle head off and explore. The rock formations will amaze you if you just use your imagination – chess pieces, dogs, seals. Relax by the pools for lunch, then head back to the car park. |
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Tues 6 |
“ Annapurna Base Camp, Nepal” – a digital presentation by Sue Gulcher of Free Spirit. |
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Wed 7 |
One of the easier hikes with wonderful views from the kloofs. |
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Sat 10 to Sun 18 |
Strandloper Trail – 5 day backpack |
Hike from Kei Mouth to Gonubie, and enjoy a few days of relaxation as well1. |
Sun 11 |
Bergheim hike and braai |
It’s a steep ascent but there is excellent hiking on top. Perhaps a swim in a natural pool is what you’re after – we can oblige. Return to a refreshing swim and braai. |
Tues 13 to Sat 17 |
Port St Johns to Port Edward backpack |
Another option for the Transkei. Enthusiast. Backpack this wonderful section of the coast over 5 days |
Wed 14 |
Laurentia |
Always a favourite with many areas to explore and close to home. |
Sat 17 to 1 Jan |
Christmas Camp at Munster at Natal South Coast.! |
Join us for a wonderful break at this wonderful camping site. |
Sun 18 |
Fountain Gully hike |
A bit of a steep hike to the top of the mountain, but rewarding views to the south of farm fields. There’s a vulture restaurant and the highest waterfall in the Magaliesburg to visit. Lunch next to and swim in cool pool. |
Wed 21 |
Castle Gorge hike |
Nothing need to be said- just enjoy this special place in the Magaliesberg |
Sun 25 |
Bergheim Christmas Hike and braai |
One of the most scenic hikes, enjoy a Christmas braai afterwards |
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Wed 28 to 2 Jan |
YOUTHFUL: Amatola 6 day backpack hutted trail |
One of the top big hikes in Southern Africa –100km. Traverses slopes and high peaks through the most beautiful scenery imaginable, including numerous waterfalls, cascades and pools. |
Fri 30 to Mon 2 |
Foothold Monthly Camp or day visit See in 2005 (check out 2004 celebrations) |
Facilities open to all. Laze, walk, bird watch, socialise or help with maintenance. Sat eve s/c braai.. Own or official Sunday hike |
Sun 1 |
Foothold hike |
One of JHC’s most popular hiking venues, and with good reason. Four diversified routes take you to the escarpment from where there are a myriad of hiking trails. |