September 2012
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Available below is the summarized programme, with the dates and description for each date, certain events have a link to an article which explains the particular event.
The full programme contains details about the meeting spot, the hike or event leaders, event rating or type, and the fees applicable to the particular events.
For more information regarding the meeting spot for Sunday hikes, head over to the
Sunday Hikes page.
Fri 31, Aug 2012
Langberg base camp
Fri 31 Aug – Sun 2 Sept
A beautiful base camp hike in the Free State. Rock pools, rock clambering and caves all go to make this trail very interesting.
Article link
Sun 2, Sep 2012
Uitkyk Hike
MEET AT FOURWAYS
Fairly demanding climb to view of dam from top. Watch out for vultures soaring in the thermals. Take plenty of water with you.
Article link
Wed 5, Sep 2012
Weever's Roost Hike
A new venue in wooded terrain. Pleasant picnic/swimming spots.
Article link
Fri 7, Sep 2012
Queen Rose Base Camp
Fri 7 Sept - Sun 9 Aug
A very pretty hike with swimming opportunities, beautiful waterfalls and many river crossing.
Article link
Sun 9, Sep 2012
Vergenoeg
Very pleasant, moderate Southern ascent of Magaliesberg. Up through a beautiful kloof, along the escarpment for superb vistas and down through a forest.
Article link
Sun 9, Sep 2012
Castle Corge
WORK PARTY
Come and give your support by volunteering with the path maintenance!! Phone for details.
Tue 11, Sep 2012
Slide Show/Club Evening - At 19h30
“Touring Alaska”by Jeffrey Jacobs
Article link
Wed 12, Sep 2012
Bokfontein Hike
Remote and rugged kloofs. Swimming afterwards in pool
Article link
Sun 16, Sep 2012
Phefumula Hike
Demanding but short hike to the top for panoramic views of the oldest mountain range in the southern hemisphere. Borewors rolls and cold drinks on sale on your return!! Enjoy.
Article link
Sun 16, Sep 2012
Tswaing Crater
Explore this phenomena with a geologist. Easy hiking
Article link
Wed 19, Sep 2012
Pelinduna Hike
Easy to moderate walking trails on Crocodile River
Article link
Fri 21, Sep 2012
Didima camp, Drakensberg
Fri 21 Sept - Sun 23 Sept
Excellent hiking from the campsite. Explore Didima Gorge and the foothills of the central Drakensberg
Sun 23, Sep 2012
Chicken Run
A tough climb to the top but nice kloofs and good hiking along the top of the escarpment
Article link
Wed 26, Sep 2012
Peglarae Hike
Rugged terrain above Hartbeespoort Dam.
Article link
Wed 26, Sep 2012
Whale Trail - Backpack or slackpack.
Wed 26 Sept - Mon 1 Oct
Magnificent fynbos with superb views whilst hiking along the Potberg Mountains then easy coastal hiking.
Article link
Fri 28, Sep 2012
Foothold Monthly Camp or day visit
Fri 28 Sept - Sun 30 Sept
A weekend of tranquillity in the bush at the base of the Magaliesberg. Facilities open to all. Sat eve enjoy the camaraderie at a self catering braai.
Article link
Sat 29, Sep 2012
Springboks VS Australia rugby match at Foothold
Come and join the JHC for the Springboks vs Australia rugby match at Foothold
Article link
Sun 30, Sep 2012
Foothold Hike
followed by special lunch at 14:00 - Book for the lunch
A myriad of hiking possibilities once you reach the escarpment. Super vistas of the spring patchwork of the various smallholdings and farms.
Article link
Sun 30, Sep 2012
14h00: Special lunch by Through the Grapevine
A great lunch awaits the keenest of hiker! Bring your own crockery and cutlery. Relax and stay the night. Book!!
