Current Hike Schedule

For notes and more information on participating on our hikes please click here.

GRADINGS OF HIKES

  • FF Family friendly.
  • PF Pet friendly.
  • Easy - A short, flattish walk 3-8kms
  • Moderate - 8-15km hike without big and steep inclines. Physical fitness advisable
  • Difficult - 8-25kms, steep inclines and possibly some moderate rock scrambling and/or rocky paths and/or no paths and/or tricky river crossings. Physical fitness essential
  • Very difficult - more than 8kms with many extremes. Physical fitness absolutely essential.

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
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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
24 September 2026, 8:00 am
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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
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2:00 pm
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Iain
Exposure Scale: Difficult, steep climb at the end
Distance: TBA
Cost: TBA

Wynnifreds hiking trails and Cafe

There are 3 trails to choose from, and we will be doing the longer 9km that covers two hills and includes a bit of scrambling. The hike starts with a steady climb of about 300m
10 October 2026, 9:00 am
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2:00 pm
Grading: Easy to Moderate
Leader: Lizette Gerber
Exposure Scale: slight exposure on second hill
Distance: 9km
Cost: Donation to farm

Umdoni Park , Pennington

Hike at Umdoni Park, Golf Club :Meet at the Observation deck on the sea side and the route will take us through the waterfall, forest pond, the Crowned Eagle’s nest view point, and through the
18 October 2026, 8:00 am
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1:00 pm
Grading: Moderate/Difficult
Leader: Sthabiso & Nonhlanhla
Exposure Scale: Mild
Distance: 10km
Cost: A donation of R50 per person towards conservation to Umdoni Park

Minerva Nature Reserve, Daisy Hike

Hike to the Beacon and picnic spot. Bring lunch and snacks and extra water – there is no water on this hike and no ablutions. Magnificent views of Byrne Valley and Conservancy and hopefully right
7 November 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Renata Ruggeri
Exposure Scale: Mild
Distance: 7kms
Cost: R25pp

Mountain Splendour hiking weekend

Join us for a weekend of hiking in the Monks Cowl area. We will be arriving on Friday night at the Mountain Splendour Resort. On Saturday we intend to hike past the Sphinx to Blindman’s
13 November 2026
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15 November 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Rob Melis
Exposure Scale: Mild
Distance: 12km on Saturday & 9km on Sunday
Cost: Bring your wild or rhino card. Otherwise pay R70 each day.

Upper Tekwani Loop

A walk through the Tekwani Plantations in the Dargle to the base of a waterfall. Pet Friendly
14 November 2026, 7:30 am
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2:00 pm
Grading: Moderate/Difficult
Leader: Iain Kerr
Exposure Scale: Mild
Distance: 14
Cost: No Cost

Karkloof Falls

A casual morning hike, starting from KCC, walking along one of the forest trails, to the falls viewsite. After a picnic, we walk back along the river and maybe a swim if it’s hot. Refreshments
6 December 2026
Grading: Easy
Leader: Carolee Thompson
Exposure Scale: Easy
Distance: 7kms
Cost: R40-R70

MEANDER HUT – NEW YEARS in the MOUNTAINS

Moderate 3 days and 2nights, overnight hike to Meander Hut in Giants Castle. Join me on welcoming the New Year in – bring along all your New Year goodies and decorations. Day 2 will be
31 December 2026, 8:00 am
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2 January 2027, 1:00 pm
Grading: Easy to Moderate
Leader: Deon
Exposure Scale: None
Distance: 23 km Total
Cost: R260-00 overnight fee + R160 bag shuttle cost

GRADINGS OF HIKES

  • FF Family friendly.
  • PF Pet friendly.
  • Easy - A short, flattish walk 3-8kms
  • Moderate - 8-15km hike without big and steep inclines. Physical fitness advisable
  • Difficult - 8-25kms, steep inclines and possibly some moderate rock scrambling and/or rocky paths and/or no paths and/or tricky river crossings. Physical fitness essential
  • Very difficult - more than 8kms with many extremes. Physical fitness absolutely essential.

NOTES ABOUT HIKING

  1. Hikes are graded so that members can select the activity best suited to their own level of fitness and do not cause unreasonable delay to fellow hikes.
  2. Contact the leader of a day hike at least 3 days in advance of your intention to participate. If you need to cancel, please contact the leader as soon as possible. Numbers are often limited and there may be a waiting list.
  3. Contact the leader of a camping weekend at least one week in advance of your intention to participate.
  4. If accommodation bookings are required, please contact the leader at your earliest convenience to secure yourself a booking.
  5. Leaders have the prerogative to exclude a member if they doubt their health condition, physical fitness or suitability of their hiking gear for a particular activity.
  6. Advise the leader of any medical condition prior to any hike & carry the necessary medication – The leader will not administer First Aid.
  7. Carry your medical aid, doctor, and close family friend contact details in your backpack at all times. We encourage all hikers to attach their membership badges to their backpacks with these details available.
  8. Further information on the Rules and Regulations, for your safety, please click here.