Kiddies, charity, midweek, youthful, Sundays, trails
October
From the archive. This page keeps material from the hiking club website that once used this domain. JHB Hiking is an independent magazine; routes, access and fees may have changed, so check with the landowner or reserve before you go.
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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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Sun 1 |
Fountain gully hike |
Once you get to the top you can hike along the escarpment. Enjoy the great views, and a dip and lunch at a stream. |
Wed 4 |
Tswaing Crater hike |
Tswaing-?“place of salt?”. A meteorite crater with a salt lake. Good birding as well. |
Sun 8 |
Castle Gorge hike |
Wind carved stone statues, shady kloofs, cool waterfalls and swimming. What more could you ask for? |
Sun 8 |
Youthful - Kiddies hike at Castle Gorge |
Bring the kids along ?– a splendid day of adventure and fun for the over 8 year olds. |
Tues 10 |
Slide Show/Club Evening |
?“Steam on the Escarpment?” By Dr. David Benn |
Wed 11 |
Hennops Picnic Spot Hike |
Easy ramble near river and undulating hills. |
Sun 15 |
75th Anniversary Charity Hike |
Meet at Delta Park by 08h30. Club photo! |
Wed 18 |
Circular route using paths going up and down. Swim and picnic in delightful farm garden. |
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Fri 20 ?– Sun 22 |
Youthful-Queen Rose Barberton ?–Hutted Trail |
Laid out in the mountains West of Barberton. A 2 day trail through spectacular scenery of indigenous forests and plantations. Swim in the pools of the Montrose and Queen?’s rivers. |
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Thurs 19-Sun 22 |
Rockeries/Mnweni passes. Wilderness Trail |
Drakensberg backpack. An excellent hike for those who love the Drakensberg. Excellent scenery through the passes. Not to be missed. Share tents. Days leave required. |
Fri 20-Sun 22 |
Idwala-Base Hut Trail |
Hike through deep valleys and gorges filled with ferns, pools and cascades. On the plateaus over looking Loskop dam are zebra, wildebeest and other game. Excellent accommodation. |
Sun 22 |
Rustig ?–Slow hikers only |
Circular route using paths going up and down. Swim and picnic in delightful farm garden. |
Sun 22 |
Olifants Nek-Brisk and moderate hikers only |
Here is a pleasantly demanding one. Different and exciting. |
Sun 22 |
Tswaing Crater |
Tswaing ?–?“ place of salt?”. A meteorite crater with a salt lake. |
Wed 25 |
Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve hike |
Lots of historic interest in this nature reserve and if you are lucky you might spot some animals. |
Sat 28- Sun 29 |
Foothold Monthly camp or day visit |
Facilities open to all. Laze, walk, bird watch Socialise or help with maintenance. Sat evening s/c Braai. Own or official hike on Sunday. |
Sun 29 |
Foothold hike & braai |
Four diversified routes to take you to the top of the escarpment. Once you reach the top there are numerous routes to take. Enjoy a braai afterwards |