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.

ST IVES

Park at St Ives Boma and walk up into the forest behind the dam. First part is in the open so bring umbrellas and sunscreen. We then move into the forest and climb up a
11 July 2026, 8:30 am
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6:00 pm
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Dawn Norton
Exposure Scale: Moderate
Distance: 9-10km
Cost: By donation or support the St Ives Boma with a cold beer

Highmoor – Cleopatra

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

Henley Lapa ‘BASE CAMP’ Overnight Hike

Meet at the top of the Hilton College estate on the Friday afternoon and drive down to the Henley Lapa to set up camp for the night. Enjoy a casual dinner or braai and possibly
17 July 2026
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19 July 2026
Grading: Moderate/Difficult
Leader: Janna de Gouveia
Exposure Scale: 350m
Distance: 10km
Cost: R200

Virginia Trails- Eston

This hike will take us through the beautiful indigenous forests, grasslands, timber plantation and 2 dams along the route and some incredible scenery. Walking poles are advisable and do not forget your sun hat and
26 July 2026, 8:00 am
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2:00 pm
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Sthabiso & Nonhlanhla
Exposure Scale: None
Distance: 14km
Cost: R50/pensioners and R70 /adults

Mabata Cave – Baynesfield

We will meet off the R56 just off Baynesfield at the D360 sign, at the Non Stop Adventure turnoff. From there we will travel to our starting point about 7kms on a good gravel road.
2 August 2026
Grading: Easy to Moderate
Leader: Charmaine Grayson
Exposure Scale: Slight climb - rocks
Distance: Approximate 10kms
Cost: R50pp

BASE CAMP WILDERNESS TRAIL – UMFOLOZI

HIKE FULL
3 August 2026, 10:00 am
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6 August 2026, 6:00 pm
Grading: Easy
Leader: Barry & Pat
Exposure Scale: None
Distance: 0

FAMILY LONG WEEKEND at UMLALAZI NATURE RESERVE – MTUNZINI

Warm balmy days on the coast, bring binos, cozzies, kids, snorkels, sneakers, flippers, (fishing rods!?) whatever makes you smile. We’ll walk through the mangroves, explore the bay for urchins, watch the sunrise, have sundowners at
7 August 2026, 8:00 am
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10 August 2026, 6:00 pm
Grading: Easy
Leader: Barry & Pat
Exposure Scale: None
Distance: 1km

Gilboa walk

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

Umdoni Park , Pennington

Saturday hike at Umdoni Park Golf Club: meet at the Observation deck on the sea side and the route will take us through the waterfall(rain dependent), forest pond, the Crowned Eagle’s nest view point, Otter
15 August 2026, 8:30 am
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1:00 pm
Grading: Difficult
Leader: Sthabiso & Nonhlanhla
Exposure Scale: Mild
Distance: 10km
Cost: Free

Crocworld, Scottburgh

the route takes us along the flowing Pepperwood trail that winds alongside the river and sugar cane fields before entering the enchanting Butterfly forest where the surroundings feel alive with movement, and suddenly you are
16 August 2026, 8:30 am
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1:00 pm
Grading: Easy to Moderate
Leader: Sthabiso & Nonhlanhla
Exposure Scale: None
Distance: 10km
Cost: Free

Wynnifreds Hike and brunch

Join us for a lovely hike up 2 hills at Wynnifreds farm. Beautiful views and great food.
22 August 2026, 9:00 am
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1:00 pm
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Lizette Gerber
Exposure Scale: None
Distance: 9 km
Cost: Donation

3RD OF THE BIG 4 CHALLENGE – BULWER MOUNTAIN

A slow climb to the rock paintings then back to the main path for a steady climb to the summit. There will be regular stops to admire the view and drink water. We will spend
23 August 2026, 8:00 am
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6:00 pm
Grading: Difficult
Leader: Brian
Exposure Scale: Mild - 500m climb
Distance: 3km
Cost: To be advised

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
30 August 2026, 8:00 am
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4:00 pm
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Libby
Exposure Scale: None
Distance: 12-14km
Cost: To be advised

GNOME TRAIL

Day hike in shady plantations. Round trip. No dogs, please. Cost R40-00 p/p Bookings by e-mail only
6 September 2026, 12:00 am
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7 September 2026, 12:00 am
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Margret
Exposure Scale: None
Distance: 14-17 km

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
23 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.
27 September 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

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.