From the archive, part 16
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.
Some interesting new hikes...
Links have been inserted on certain hikes below where further information is available.
For further information on the programme contact the club administrator: Tel : or
August 2011 |
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Date |
Event |
Description |
Tues 2 |
Slide Show/Club Evening |
"Experiences of Switzerland and Liechtenstein by Bike: Uniting People and Cultures From Across the World" (Digital) By Christina Fatti |
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Wed 3 |
Groenkloof hike |
Near Fountains in Pretoria. Enjoy this pleasant hike and perhaps spot some game. |
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Thurs 4 –Tues 9 |
Num-Num Hutted Trail (b8) Payment on booking |
5 day backpack in the Machadodorp area. With indigenous forests, gorges, ravines, cascades, interesting rock formations. |
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Fri 5 – Tues 9 |
Drakensberg wilderness Trail – Mweni. (Trail fees at venue) Payment on booking |
Up Mweni cutback and down Rockeries pass. A truly spectacular hike. Friday night in chalets at Bergville camp site. |
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Sun 7 |
Benlize hike |
Great kloofs to climb and wonderful African bushveld. Views over Pecan Wood and the Dam. |
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Sun 7 |
Somabula hike and braai. Near Cullinan |
Experience the beauty and tranquillity of this hidden valley with plenty of game to spot. Braai under lapa overlooking dam. |
Tues 9 |
Slide Show/Club Evening |
SEE ABOVE – 2ND AUGUST. |
Wed 10 |
Van Gaalen’s Cheese Farm hike & Lunch |
Relatively easy hike along the mountain bike tracks. Light lunch afterwards at their restaurant. |
Sun 14 |
Castle Gorge hike |
Wind carved stone statues, shady kloofs and cool pools and waterfalls. What more could you ask for? |
Sun 14 |
Castle Gorge - photographic |
Great hiking and a wonderful opportunity for all you photographers to get some great pics!!! |
Fri 12 – Sun 14 |
Adventure: Castle Gorge |
Castle Gorge weekend patrol and camp over at Piranha Pools |
Wed 17 |
Fountain Gully hike |
Steep ascent but once on top the views are great. Alternate hike for the slow group. |
Sun 21 |
In field Leader Training @ Fountain Gully |
Calling all “New Leaders” Join Tom Kenny to learn new routes and valuable info on leading hikes. |
Sun 21 |
Fountain Gully hike |
A steep ascent but once on top the views are great. You can hike along the top and swim in the rock pools. |
Wed 24 |
Benlize hike |
Great kloofs to climb and wonderful African bushveld. Views over Pecan Wood and the Dam. |
Fri 26 – Sun 28 |
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 28 |
Foothold hike & braai |
The chain ladder and Footloose gully will get you to the expansive summit plateau with its pools and easy walking on top. |
Sun 28 |
Hike Recce |
All new leaders if you are not leading why not come along and explore this new hike near the cable car at Hartbeespoort Dam. |
Wed 31 |
Castle Gorge hike |
Explore this area via different routes at the top and beyond at this favourite venue. |
August_2011.pdf
FULL PROGRAMME FOR AUGUST 2011 - CLICK HERE !
pdf, 40,5 KB, 04/22/11, 411 downloads
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