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

GNOME TRAIL

Day hike in shady plantations. Round trip. No dogs, please. Cost R40-00 p/p Bookings by e-mail only – mjkaway41@gmail.com

30 August 2026

Grading: Moderate

Leader: Margret

Exposure Scale: None

Distance: 14-17 km

CUMBERLAND NATURE RESERVE

Hike from the parking area along the top of the gorge up to the krantz where we will stop for a break. Hike back down to the picnic site for a lunch break. After lunch

6 September 2026

Grading: Moderate

Leader: Libby

Exposure Scale: None

Distance: 12-14km

Cost: To be advised

Annual Clivia Hunt

Start from Shawswood on Karkloof Road and hike through pristine indigenous forest to see the naturally occurring clivias (hopefully in bloom). Then have lunch at the top of Gray Mare’s Tail Falls. Hiking poles are

13 September 2026, 8:30 am

3:00 pm

Grading: Moderate/Difficult

Leader: Neville Lee

Exposure Scale: mild

Distance: 6-7 hours

Cost: R65 pp

GREY MARES FALLS – BOTTOM

Join me on this winter hike to the bottom of Grey Mares Falls. We aim to walk to the bottom of the falls, where we will have a picnic in the shadow of the 104m

20 September 2026

Grading: Moderate/Difficult

Leader: Deon

Exposure Scale: None - could have slippery rocky section

Distance: 6km

Cost: R80-00

SHILOH LODGE, KAMBERG

We will stay at this very comfortable Lodge which has incredible views over the Berg. Arrive at leisure on the morning of the 24th. We will hike a trail inside the estate with breathtaking views

23 September 2026, 8:00 am

27 September 2026, 5:00 pm

Grading: Moderate

Leader: Hettie Randall

Exposure Scale: None

Distance: Various

Cost: R500 pppn Ezemvelo day hike fee R80 or Rhino card

SWARTKOP – 4th of the BIG 4 CHALLENGE

4TH OF THE BIG 4 CHALLENGE – SWARTKOP Start from Cedara College. Steady climb with a short ascent to the top. Beautiful views back over Midmar and the Berg.

3 October 2026, 8:00 am

2:00 pm

Grading: Moderate

Leader: Iain

Exposure Scale: Difficult, steep climb at the end

Distance: TBA

Cost: TBA