GRADE 4A

We will meet on Saturday morning at 08:00 in Greyton, car shuttling to the trail head for a start at 08:30. Winding through the only gap in the rugged Riviersonderend mountain range, the trail is 14km one way, and takes +- 6 hours to complete. Magnificent views at Breakfast Rock and a swim at the breathtaking Oakes Falls are on offer, along non-stop views of the majestic Riviersonderend Mountains with their steep gorges and the lush valleys. We’ll stay over in self-catering accommodation on Saturday night, and trace our footsteps back to Greyton on Sunday. Total distance over two days is 28km. Slackpacking/reasonable fitness and endurance required.

No smoking. 

GRADE 3C

A mysterious and overgrown variation up Constantia Corner route with mild rock scrambles, topping out at Camel Rock. Descent via Nursery Ravine.

Bookings open 2 months before the hike. Bookings close the Friday before the hike at 18h00. No smoking on the hike. 

GRADE 2A+, SLOW PACE

We'll ascend the Kloof Corner steps, to the contour path. We'll follow the path all along the west face of Table Mountain to the Silverstream Waterfall. This is an out and back hike. It is an easy hike (of just over 6km), with beautiful views of the City Bowl.

Bookings close the Friday before the hike at 18h00. No smoking on the hike. 

GRADE 2B

Camping and swimming. Hiking the first and the last day of the Whale Trail. Braai Potjie and leisure.

No smoking. 

GRADE 4B+, MEDIUM PACE

An ascent of Stellenboschberg (1175m) from Eden forest. Steep gradients, some minor rock scrambles and a fairly long day out on a well used path. Come prepared.

Bookings open 2 months before the hike. Bookings close the Friday before the hike at 18h00. No smoking on the hike. 

GRADE 2A, SLOW / MEDIUM PACE

A fairly easy 10km circuit through leafy suburbs, fynbos and forest through the heart of Constantia. This hike strings together 4 short community hiking trails to make a pleasant circular hike at a leisurely pace. An ideal hike for beginners to start off with. Furry friends welcome.

Bookings close the Friday before the hike at 18h00. No smoking on the hike. 

GRADE 2A+, MEDIUM PACE

Please note that this hike takes place on a Saturday.

This hike is an 'old faithful', for those just wanting to exercise and keep up or improve their hiking fitness level. We will be doing various loops, whilst enjoying fabulous 360 deg views. Approx distance 9 to 10km, approx duration 2,5 to 3hrs.

Bookings close the Friday before the hike at 18h00. No smoking on the hike. 

GRADE 3D

A TMNP classic up Mowbray Ridge to the Table Mountain / Devils Peak saddle via the famous Knife Edge. Then brave an exposed traverse above UCT before the final climb up to the summit. Descent via Newlands Ravine. Strong wind or rain cancels.

Bookings open 2 months before the hike. Bookings close the Friday before the hike at 18h00. No smoking on the hike. 

GRADE 4B

This one is for those of you who would like to experience the solitude of the Cederberg. We will take everything on our backs to be self-sufficient for the 6 days. One night is in Welbedacht cave (if not already occupied), and the rest is camping, including a memorable night at the Wolfberg Arch. The full circuit is about 75km.  https://www.hikingsouthafrica.co.za/central-cederberg-circuit/

No smoking. 

GRADE 3B+, MEDIUM / FAST PACE

A circular route in the Helderberg Nature Reserve with breathtaking views.

Bookings open 2 months before the hike. Bookings close the Friday before the hike at 18h00. No smoking on the hike. 

GRADE 3A+, MEDIUM PACE

Please note that this hike takes place on a Saturday.

We'll get the hard work out of the way first as we ascend Constantia Nek up the stepped trail that bypasses the jeep track, taking us to De Villiers Dam where we will take our first break. A leisurely walk past the 5 dams will follow, with a hike through Ash Valley taking us back to the Overseer's Cottage. We will descend via the same route we started the day. All told this is a 12km hike with an ascent/descent of over 600m, so be prepared for a full day of hiking fun!

Bookings close the Friday before the hike at 18h00. No smoking on the hike. 

Steam train return trip to the Elgin Railway market:

Join us for an unforgettable journey as we travel on an 80-year-old steam train! The Elgin Railway Market is within an old apple warehouse converted into a bustling Steampunk, Art Deco market. It boasts local food and craft vendors, live music and is the gateway to the beautiful Elgin Valley. The original building was built in the 1940’s by Italian prisoners of war. The concrete tapered columns and curved box gutters bear testimony to the skill of those bygone craftsmen. It has been extensively renovated into a showpiece well worth a visit.

Itinerary:

We depart at 08h05 from Cape Town (at the train platform near the AC Hotel by Marriot, Dockrail Road, Foreshore) and travel for 3.5 hours to Elgin Market. 
We spend approximately two hours at the market, and head back to Cape Town arriving at 17h45.

Costs:

Steam train cost: R540 for pensioners over 60, R675 per person, R500 per child 17 and under.

Food and drinks at the market are for your own cost and there will be a parking fee at the AC Hotel.

Adult non-members of ComeHike pay R100 visitors fee.

Please note that there is a price increase from 1 November 2025. The Ceres Rail company has agreed that ComeHike can book at “old year prices” and for this reason, booking closes on Friday, 25 July 2025.

Payment confirms your booking and is due by 25 July 2025. Please pay amount due into the ComeHike bank account, reference your name/Elgin and send the proof of payment to kasia.szymanski.coetzee@gmail.com and laura.knight@telkomsa.net.

GRADE 2B

Reasonable fitness required / steep climbing and rocky sections for long stretches. Hiking through the beautiful reserve with lots of fynbos and birds to Family Pool and Crystal Pool, with Waterfall Pool as optional. We will retrace our steps on the return, which again includes steep, rocky descents – hiking poles recommended. Permit required.

Bookings open 2 months before the hike. Bookings close the Friday before the hike at 18h00. No smoking on the hike. 

GRADE 3D

Up & down by cableway to save time and energy. We traverse the north face of TM from Platteklip to IV, then decide on what to do next, based on group sentiment at the time. Some off-path hairy scrambling involved.

Bookings open 2 months before the hike. Bookings close the Friday before the hike at 18h00. No smoking on the hike. 

GRADE 2A, SLOW PACE

An anti- clockwise circular route through this magnificent forest, up to the King's Blockhouse and down Newlands Ravine.

Bookings open 2 months before the hike. Bookings close the Friday before the hike at 18h00. No smoking on the hike. 

GRADE 4C, MEDIUM / FAST PACE

A stunning route via the Yellowwood Traverse and Grootkop B route. This is a long day out involving scrambling up (and back down) Llandudno Buttress and 1250m elevation gain.  We will need to hike fairly quickly to cover the mileage. Endurance and a comfort with scrambling is necessary.

Please earmark the Saturday as an alternative hiking day in case of predicted poor weather on the Sunday.

Bookings close the Friday before the hike at 18h00. No smoking on the hike. 

GRADE 3B+, MEDIUM PACE

A circular route hiking up Cecilia Ridge, through the aqueduct to see the drip disas that will hopefully be in season and then back down Skeleton Gorge. On the way up we will take the lesser-known scrappy but beautiful shortcut up Rooikat Ravine. Both the way up and the way down requires scrambling and comfort with steep, sandy paths. The route is fairly strenuous with 840m elevation gain. It is a long day out and it is nice to take time slowly walking through the aqueduct so the pace will need to be fairly steady before and after the aqueduct.

Please earmark the Saturday as an alternative hiking day in case of predicted poor weather on the Sunday.

Bookings open 2 months before the hike. Bookings close the Friday before the hike at 18h00. No smoking on the hike. 

GRADE 3C, MEDIUM PACE

An interesting scramble route on Table Mountain, mostly shady at this time of year. This traverse starts from the Diagonal path and crosses under the rock bands on Porcupine, Jubilee, Barrier, Valken, Kasteels and Postern, finishing on Woody Buttress.

Please earmark the Saturday as an alternative hiking day in case of predicted poor weather on the Sunday.

Bookings open 2 months before the hike. Bookings close the Friday before the hike at 18h00. No smoking on the hike. 

GRADE 2A, SLOW PACE

A fairly easy 10km circuit through leafy suburbs, fynbos and forest through the heart of Constantia. This hike strings together 4 short community hiking trails to make a pleasant circular hike. An ideal hike for beginners to start off with.

Bookings open 2 months before the hike. Bookings close the Friday before the hike at 18h00. No smoking on the hike. 

GRADE 1A+, MEDIUM / SLOW PACE

Camping and swimming. Hiking up to the Totem Poles, natural swimming pool en route. Braai, potjie and leisure.

Bookings are open. No smoking on the hike. 

GRADE 2B, MEDIUM PACE

Please note that this hike takes place on a Saturday.

A short but very rewarding hike at one of the Cape Peninsula's most iconic locations. A hike through the beautiful fynbos will furnish you with some amazing views over Hout Bay, Noordhoek and the Atlantic Seaboard. With some short steeper sections you will still feel that you've earned the views when you arrive at the summit to be welcomed by a stunning 360 degree vista. For those that are looking for a little more from the day, I am also planning to put on another short hike directly after this to explore the historic Manganese mines above East Fort which date back to 1910.

Please earmark the Sunday as an alternative hiking day in case of predicted poor weather on the Saturday.

Bookings open 2 months before the hike. Bookings close the Friday before the hike at 18h00. No smoking on the hike. 

GRADE 2B, SLOW PACE

We follow the Pipe Track in the direction away from Table Mountain. After rounding Woody Buttress we get to our route up the ascent path which is steep and requires a little short and easy scrambling here and there. It is shady for a large part of the ascent of about 350 metres. Once on top of the ravine we join the Pilgrim’s Trail and hike along it to Kasteelspoort which we descend to return to our starting point. The distance hiked is about 6.5 kms and the route takes about 4 hours depending on the group speed and the length of the snack break taken and any side excursions. The idea is to get back to the start by lunchtime.

Please earmark Sunday 1st of February as an alternative hiking day in case of predicted poor weather on the Sunday 25th January.

Bookings open 2 months before the hike. Bookings close the Friday before the hike at 18h00. No smoking on the hike. 

GRADE 3C, MEDIUM / FAST PACE

Please note that this hike takes place on a Saturday

A long, challenging and adventurous hiking route on the Atlantic side, offering a secluded and steep ascent for experienced hikers. The trail begins on the Pipe Track and soon turns onto the Diagonal Route, leading to the gully itself. This route involves a sustained climb up a steep, dry watercourse with mandatory scrambling sections, where you'll need to use your hands to ascend. As you climb, you are rewarded with dramatic views of the Atlantic Seaboard and the iconic Blinkwater Needle. The upper part of the route becomes is overgrown and exposed to ledges with drop-offs, and after a final scramble, we'll emerge onto the "Back Table". Due to its difficulty and exposure, the route is not recommended for novice hikers. Descent is via Diagonal or Kasteelpoort. High wind or wet weather will cancel.

Please earmark the Sunday as an alternative hiking day in case of predicted poor weather on the Saturday.

Bookings open 2 months before the hike. Bookings close the Friday before the hike at 18h00. No smoking on the hike. 

GRADE 2A+, SLOW PACE

Please note that this hike takes place on a Saturday.

Enjoy an evening hike up to the 460-metre Contour Path at Kloof Corner with wonderful views over the Mother City, the sunset over Camps Bay, the Full/ Dassie Moon rising over the Hottentots Holland Mountains and the City lights. Bring snacks for sundowners and your headlamp for the descent.

Bookings open 2 months before the hike. Bookings close the Friday before the hike at 18h00. No smoking on the hike. 

GRADE 2A+, SLOW PACE

A clockwise circular route through this magnificent forest, up to the contour path and down Newlands Ravine.

Bookings open 2 months before the hike. Bookings close the Friday before the hike at 18h00. No smoking on the hike. 

GRADE 3D, MEDIUM PACE

A classic scramble on the Camps Bay side of Table Mountain, taking in a cave and a chimney along the way. Plenty of B grade scrambles, narrow ledges and some exposure to heights. Return down Kasteelspoort or Woody Ravine.

Please earmark the Saturday as an alternative hiking day in case of predicted poor weather on the Sunday.

Bookings open 2 months before the hike. Bookings close the Friday before the hike at 18h00. No smoking on the hike. 

GRADE 2B+, MEDIUM / SLOW PACE

We spend the weekend camping at Twenty Two Waterfalls near Porterville. The hike takes us up the kloof to a series of pools and waterfalls. The hike is a there and back so hikers can turn around as and when they like. The first pool is close by and can be reached with little effort. The full hike is fairly strenuous with some exposure.

No smoking on the hike. 

GRADE 2A+, MEDIUM / SLOW PACE

Mostly a social, relaxing weekend with wine tasting, swimming, braaiing, and a 3-hour morning hike on the Van Loveren wine farm. Sleeping in self-catering, equipped bush camps on the river bank. Ending the weekend on Sunday with a brunch river cruise.

No smoking on the hike. 

GRADE 3A+, SLOW PACE

A long hike with a gradual ascent and descent via Ou Kraal and the Amphitheatre, through two indigenous forests, along shaded boardwalks and standard footpaths with great views over the False Bay coastline.

Bookings open 2 months before the hike. Bookings close the Friday before the hike at 18h00. No smoking on the hike. 

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.