Start 2006 with both feet on the ground-hiking
January
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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Any queries regarding the programme, kindly phone the club administrator:
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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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Date |
Event |
Description |
Sun 1 |
Foothold Hike |
Start the new year on a high, take the chain ladder to the top of the Magaliesberg. |
Wed 4 |
Groenkloof |
Near the fountains in Pretoria. Enjoy the pleasant hike. Several species of game to be seen |
Sun 8 |
A relatively easy walk to the kloofs with running water. Hike to the edge of the mountain for a superb view. To finish a fine days hike there is a braai. |
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Tue 10 |
Slide show/club eve |
?“France and Italy- 2005?” by Robin Hoare |
Wed 11 |
Tswaing means ?“place of salt?”.A meteorite crater with a salt lake. Good birding as well! |
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Fri 13 to Tues 17 |
Otter Trail backpack |
This backpack 5 day trail speaks for itself. The Otter Trail is one of those rare places of utmost beauty that stirs the imagination and touches the soul. |
Sun 15 |
Enjoy marvellous hiking next to Foothold in the Magaliesberg. Booking essential |
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Sun 15 |
Castle Gorge Hike |
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. |
Wed 18 |
Melville Koppies West |
Explore this historic area from the Floreum to the koppies on the west side of the reserve. |
Sun 22 |
Mokabi Hike |
A zigzag path leads to superb views of the amphitheatre. Walk along the knife edge between north and south Magaliesberg. |
Wed 25 |
Always a favourite. No description required. |
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Fri 27 to Sun 29 |
YOUTHFUL: Rooikrans Trail, 2 day basecamp |
In the Loskop dam area. Wonderful new trail, not far from Jhb, on a game farm. Hike along the escarpment, through various ravines, indigenous forests and rivers. |
Sat 28 and Sun 29 |
Foothold Monthly Camp or day visit |
Facilities open to all. Laze, walk, bird watch, socialise or help with maintenance. Sat eve s/c braai. Own or official Sunday hike. |
Sun 29 |
Foothold hike |
One of the club?’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. After a good day of hiking, enjoy a braai with friends. |