Following the 21km trail running route and then branching off on various trails that not many people cover on foot.
The journey is as important as the destination
Midlands Hiking Club is a friendly and very welcoming club offering hikes throughout the year mainly in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands. Hikes range from easy (introductory) to very difficult and requiring a high level of fitness.
Upcoming Hikes
20 June 2026
Grading: Easy
Leader: Iain
Exposure Scale: None
Distance: 12 to 14km
Cost: R35 for pensioners (Over 65) & R55 for others
We follow an old road to the river with a huge pool and some smaller splash pools, bring your swim gear, hats and sunscreen. No shade along the way. An easy walk in this beautiful
21 June 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Beth
Exposure Scale: Mild on climb down to the pools
Distance: 10km
Cost: R80pp
An adventure all wrapped up in one amazing outing. Walk through indigenous forest, highveld grasslands and Eucalyptus plantation. Crossing bubbling streams underground as you walk under the arch. Meet at New Hanover and travel to
A morning hike with a fairly steep ascent through the magical forest, with tea break at the top to enjoy 360- degree views of the Dargle Valley. Meet at Greendale Spar upper parking lot to
This is a very seldomly walked route and mostly game trails will be followed so strong ankles or boots with support will be required. A minimum of 2 litres must be carried as there are
12 July 2026, 8:00 am
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3:00 pm
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Dusty
Exposure Scale: Rough uneven terrain,
Distance: 11km
Cost: R80 or Golden Rhino
We will walk along forest roads to the Gilboa towers in a loop back to the start. This walk would be a precursor to those that are doing the whale trail in September. Lunch will
9 August 2026, 8:00 am
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4:00 pm
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Dusty
Exposure Scale: forest roads, flattish with few elevations mostly on contour
Distance: 24km
Cost: None
