GRADE 2B+, SLOW PACE
This is an entry level scrambling hike. From the start on the Glencairn side of Elsies Peak, the route follows the jeep track westward to a single track path which takes us over the ridge to the Fish Hoek side of the mountain. Then it continues eastward to the base of the cliff which the route traverses around the mountain back to the Glencairn side. The route must be taken cautiously as it is over loose rock with an exposed step over at one place. There is some crawling and easy scrambling to be done which makes it exciting. The views over Fish Hoek, False Bay and Glencairn are beautiful especially from the summit, which we visit for a snack break once the traversing is finished . The hike is about 5.25 km long and involves an ascent of 450 metres. It lasts between 2 – 3 hours depending on the group speed and the length of the snack break.
Please earmark Sunday 1 March as an alternative hiking day in case of predicted poor weather on 22 February.
Bookings open 2 months before the hike. Bookings close the Friday before the hike at 18h00. No smoking on the hike.