I went hiking this weekend

[Smurfatefrog]

Apparently also called the Senqu river there, now I know where the one shop in Clarens got it's weird sounding name.

Yup, in Lesotho its called the Senqu river. This pic is in Lesotho, with SA about 100m behind us

 

[bokdrol]

I love hiking but hubby doesn't like steep gradients

 

[USZA]

Lol go take a hike...
It was in Cape Town, Lions Head - http://hikingcapetown.co.za/hike-pages/short-hikes/lions-head-cape-town/

Thought that much that it was Lion's Head yes. I did a few times already.

 

[USZA]

Went up Lions head the first time about 3 weeks ago. Very nice hike and there was hundreds of other hikers as well. We went between 9-12. Was hot as hell.

Planning to do it soon again but will go much earlier to beat some of the heat.

You should try around 6am; it's light already but not that hot.

Alternatively, you could try the moonlight hike up there; just make sure to take torches with.

 

[shooter69]

You should try around 6am; it's light already but not that hot.

Alternatively, you could try the moonlight hike up there; just make sure to take torches with.

Well if the wind stabs me in the back again then I can again not go kayaking. So will probably opt for a hike this sunday.

 

[Kelerei]

Here's a few from a 3 day hike in the Drakensberg last week
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Source of the Orange River
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I still have the Mnweni/Rockeries circuit on my bucket list...

 

[Smurfatefrog]

I still have the Mnweni/Rockeries circuit on my bucket list...

Do it!
We're already planning the next Mnweni mission

 

[supersunbird]

My Backbacker Boulder 85 backpack hasn't been used in over a decade I need to take it for a good trail. But I don't know any hikers.

 

[Kornhub]

Did a hike in Plett in December Places in Jozi?

 

[S1ght]

Did a hike in Plett in December Places in Jozi?

Magaliesberg?

 

[TehStranger]

Haven't been hiking for about 10 months, this after going every other month for many years.

I think it's about time for a trip down to the Berg, perhaps the long weekend in March...

 

[supersunbird]

Haven't been hiking for about 10 months, this after going every other month for many years.

I think it's about time for a trip down to the Berg, perhaps the long weekend in March...

Can I join?

 

[USZA]

For the Capetonians, there's a 3-Peak hiking challenge this weekend. You don't have to do all the challenges; you can pick whatever suits you.

 

[S1ght]

For the Capetonians, there's a 3-Peak hiking challenge this weekend. You don't have to do all the challenges; you can pick whatever suits you.

Thanks for that. Had actually planned on going up after work but good to know it might be packed with people XD

 

[TehStranger]

Can I join?

You're most welcome, always happy to get more people involved!

Will update via thread/PMs once we've confirmed that we're a go.

 

[Smurfatefrog]

Can I join?

You're welcome to join up with our group too. We have a few guys that come down from JHB for join us 4 or 5 times a year. As long as you're happy hiking 40+km over a weekend.
Otherwise check out www.vertical-endeavour.com . Lots of groups & hikes you can join in

 

[JerryMungo]

I was in Golden Gate Highlands National Park the weekend of 16 Dec. About 2000m above sea level.

Brandwag Buttress view:
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Cliff from lodgings:
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Lodgings from cliff top:
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Other view from cliff top:
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WANT!
That's stunning

 

[JerryMungo]

Apparently also called the Senqu river there, now I know where the one shop in Clarens got it's weird sounding name.

Good info, senqu very much.
I recall fly fishing gear with that name too...

 

[JerryMungo]

Alternatively, you could try the moonlight hike up there; just make sure to take torches with.

Yoh, what about weather / clouds that creep up on you?

 

[supersunbird]

Still haven't hiked this year