All Moderate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.