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.

More Karkloof Country Club trails

Following the 21km trail running route and then branching off on various trails that not many people cover on foot.
20 June 2026
Grading: Easy
Leader: Iain
Exposure Scale: None
Distance: 12 to 14km
Cost: R35 for pensioners (Over 65) & R55 for others

ROMAN BATHS, KAMBERG

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

BLINKWATER TRAIL

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
27 June 2026
Grading: Moderate
Leader: Dusty
Exposure Scale: Mild
Distance: 12km
Cost: R60pp

LEMONWOOD FOREST, DARGLE

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
28 June 2026
Grading: Easy
Leader: Carolee Thompson
Exposure Scale: None
Distance: 6kms
Cost: R50pp

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

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.