Western Cape Joint Meet – Krom Hut Medley

We've booked out Krom River hut for a weekend of hikes in the Krom River hut area. Participants can sleep over on the Friday and/or the Saturday. We will also have outings on the Saturday and Sunday: Saturday Krom River Dome and Cascades Circular (2A)Witteberg peak (2B)Slanghoek peak (3B) Sunday Read more…

Outreach – Krom River trail

Outreach hike to Krom River kloof in Du Toit's Kloof. This will be lead by Randall Peres, you can contact him at cell 071 192 5234 or Cobie at 083 695 1708.

Honingklip Farm, Botriver (3A)

Honingklip Farm, different circular hiking route, 20km - 7 hours, R20 per person. Walking all along fine bos, superb view over Botriver Lagoon to the sea. We meet 8am at the farm parking. Thereafter craft beer and pizza at the farm restaurant.  This hike needs to be booked with the Read more…

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Hangklip Circular (2A)

Circular route around the base of Hangklip mountains for 6 km - 3km is tar road. Short distance steep up to Hangklip path, 9km - 4 hours. Hangklip peak can be included, add another 2 hours. We meet 9am at the turnoff to Pringle Bay. Please contact Thordis, WhatsApp 083 Read more…

Orange Kloof, Table Mountain (2B)

Esme Jordaan will be doing a hike in Orange Kloof on Table Mountain. Please contact her on 082 789 0689 or at esmerjdn@gmail.com.

Olive Glen hike

Piet Maritz is leading a easy/moderate hike into the kloof the morning before the AGM. 10h00 at the gate for 10h30 to start hiking from the River house. Remember swimming costumes.  Piet Maritz: 082 823 3799

Ben Stewart, Olive Glen (3B)

The Sunday after the AGM Bruce will be leading a hike to Ben Stuart peak from their Olive Glen mountain farm. Start at Olive Glen farm and hike up the Yellow route to Red cliffs.  Brief water stop. Hike up further to the neck between Middagberg and Klein Drakenstein Kop. A Read more…

Holly and Jolly pools, Olive Glen (1A)

The Sunday after the AGM Avril will lead a short hike to Holly and Jolly pools for a breakfast swim.  Depart 9.30 am.  Arrive 10.30 a.m. at pools. Bring your own snacks & 500ml water bottle. Optional:  Swim clothes and water shoes. We will waterhop in the river from Jolly Read more…

Ceres & Slab peaks, Ceres (3B)

Meet and day (20/21 Nov) still to be finalised. Contact Nardus Cronje (ncwpbr@gmail.com) if you are interested.

Loergat, Bettys Bay (2A)

Begin stap by Johan de Koker se huis (Dolphin rylaan 3336) om 07:30 vm. Redelike steil klofie om bo-op die berg te kom. Geen voetpad, maar pragtige uitsigte oor Betties. Kontak gerus vir Thordis Sixt op 083 454 6660 of sixtthordis@gmail.com as jy belangstel. We start in Dolphin Avenue 3336 Read more…

Houwhoek Circular, Houwhoek (2/3A)

We will meet at the Houwhoek Hotel parking at 9 am. It is a 15km circular hike up their mountain. Not too strenous. Thereafter draft or any other drink at the hotel. Contact Thordis Sixt at 083 454 6660 or sixtthordis@gmail.com.

CANCELLED – Left Face Mystery B, Table mountain (3b)

Reasonable fitness and head for heights as there is some rock scrambling near the top. Park on Tafelberg road close to Platteklip Gorge. Ascend on Platteklip a short way, then branch off on a minor path up gulley behind Left  Face. Quickest descent is via Platteklip or the easier option, Read more…

CANCELLED – Hawequa mountains, Wellington (2B)

Hike the Hawequa mountains near Wellington. If it's cool we'll go up, if it's hot we'll reroute and stay in the shade, either way it's a difficult hike with scrambling and off-path hiking. No cost involved.  For more information contact Elsie Oettle at elsieoettle@gmail.com or 082 737 9990.  WhatsApp is best.

Family and friends morning hike

A short morning hike suitable for the whole family. No cost, bring the kids, swimming costumes, snacks and friends. email Elsie elsieoettle@gmail.com or whattsapp 0827379990

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Hangklip to Pringle Bay, Overberg (2B)

Circular route through Hangklip Conservation to Lighthouse and Pringle Bay. Sandy beach, rock hobbing, exposure to height, rough and tough terrain. 16 km and 7 hours. We meet 8am at the turnoff to Pringle Bay.  Please contact Thordis, WhatsApp 083 454 6660.

Honingklip Farm, Botriver (2A)

Honingklip Farm, different circular hiking route, 14km - 5 hours. We meet 9am at the farm parking. Walking all along fine bos. Superb view over the Botriver Lagoon to the sea. Thereafter we'll get craft beer and pizza at the farm restaurant. This hike needs to be booked with the Read more…

Crystal Pools, Steenbras Kloof (2A+)

DONDERDAG 27 Januarie: Crystal Pools Steenbraskloof  (anderkant Gordonsbaai)Daar is 'n paar oop plekke vir hierdie roete wat vir Kaapstad seksie bespreek is'n Ideale voldag somer stap in hierdie kloof met (5) aanloklike swempoele. Permitgeld R103 per persoon. Wild Cards nie geldig. Groep beperk tot 20. Vir meer besonderhede en om te bespreek kontak leier Suzanne Smith by wilsonsmith@yebo.co.za (verkies) Read more…

Krom River Area Day Hike and Pools (1A or 2B)

Day hike in the area of the Krom River hut in the morning and be back at the pools after lunch, or spend the day at the hut and enjoy the pools. We will meet at the gate at 7am on Sunday.  Email or message Jamie Southgate - jamietijger@gmail.com.

Table. M. 7 Buttresses Apostle Traverse (2B)

This is a fun 'B' grade scramble crosses Porcupine, Jubilee, Barrier, Valken, Kasteels, Postern, and Woody buttresses on the Apostle side of Table Mountain. 7 hours. More detailed info will be given closer to the time. This hike will be led by Wendy Scott. Email wendyscott.ba@gmail.com or Whattapp 0832707765 (NO Read more…

Fisantekuil/Hawequa 2B

We walk from Fisantekuil through farmland and Fynbos to the Hawequa foothills. There's a bit of everything, riverine, vineyards, orchards, fynbos and shady cliffs with stunning views. A large section is in shade, but there is swimming opportunity in the farm dams. 5-6 hours, 2B.

CANCELLED – Koringberg 2a

Meet at Koringberg at 8 am for a walk to the top along a rugged jeep track. Beautiful views of the swartland. 4-5 hours, depending on the weather.

Spitskop (2b+)

Ons stap van Olive Glen op in die nek, dan op teen Middagsberg rigting Haelhoek Sneeukop, verby Felixberg. Ons klouter dan die laaste stukkie op teen die rotse tot bo. Redelike fiksheid en behendigheid word vereis en 'n kop vir hoogtes sal dit vir die res makliker maak. Geen Koste.Leader: Read more…

Honingklip, Botrivier (3A)

We meet 9am at the farm parking. The 20 km route offers superb views, pristine Fynbos and swimming opportunity in the Honingklip dam. Before driving back you can enjoy craft beer and pizza at the farm restaurant. This hike needs to be booked with the farmer, cost is R20. Kindly Read more…

New Years Peak, Kromhut (1-2 a/b)

New Years peak is a very easy but fun peak to climb which will surprise you with its views even though it is not very high. The hike up and down the peak is off-path. It is near the Kromrivier hut so once we are down we will continue past Read more…

Manganese mine, Du Toit’s Kloof (2A)

Saturday 9 April: Manganese mine, Du Toit's Kloof: This route can include children. A 4.5 - 5 hour hike, elevation gain less than 300m, it is all off-path so we move relatively carefully. The views of familiar landmarks are from a completely different perspective! We also walk along inside the 100m tunnel that was Read more…

Houwhoek circular (2A)

We will meet at the Houwhoek Hotel parking at 9 am. It is a 15km circular hike up their mountain. Not too strenous. Thereafter draft or any other drink at the hotel. Kontak gerus vir Thordis Sixt op 083 454 6660 of sixtthordis@gmail.com as jy belangstel

Spring Step-over, Table Mountain (2D)

Spring Step-over is a classic C+/D grade climb on Table Mountain. Expect climbing and exposed scrambling. A rope will be used in places. Group size is limited - climbing experience an advantage.Bring a helmet and harness. Contact Nardus at ncwpbr@gmail.com or 082 347 8556.

CANCELLED – Botrivier family hike (1a)

Meet 1 pm in Botrivier at the Van der Stel organic milkfarm. This 2 hour hike up the mountain is ideal to introduce hiking to youngsters. R15pp, and, optional, R20 for 2l fresh milk (which needs to be ordered beforehand).

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Montegu: Rock climbing & Hiking

Montegu is known for a variety of easy/difficult hiking trails as well as a vast number of climbing routes and Mountain biking. Esme will lead a difficult hike to Bloupunt; Elsie will lead a moderate hike into Keurkloof but there are also a number of well-marked (moderate and easy) trails Read more…

Banhoek Circular Route, tagging Bullerskop (1425m) (3b)

Early start from Bethlehem Farm in Kylemore (free entry).  We will tag Bullers Lower Summit and Bullerskop (1425m). From Bullerskop we will head North East towards Duiwelskloof, which we will descend.    20km / 1300m, duration between 7 & 8 hours. A beautiful route but you need to be sure footed Read more…

Witte River, upstream to Happy valley

This short (4-5) hike up the Witte River has no height exposure but you need to be good at boulder hopping and negotiating slippery rocks. There are beautiful pools and rock formations, and a very short but compulsory swim near the end. Contact Elsie 082 737 990 or email elsieoettle@gmail.com Read more…

Spring Buttress Traverse (2C)

Beautiful scramble on the Atlantic side of Table Mountain. Although it is not a very long route, 5-6 hours, (including the tea stop at the cave), it does include exposed scrambling. If you've done Kloof Corner then this is a nice step up. We will scramble down Woody Buttress and Read more…

CANCELLED – Slanghoek Piek (3B)

We will make an early start from the Kromrivier mcsa parking; turning LEFT (North) towards Junction Pool (before the final decent to the hut). At the Witte River we turn RIGHT (EAST) towards Springstygbeugel where we will start climbing towards the Slanghoek  Amphitheatre. From the Amphitheatre we will slowly contour Read more…

CANCELLED – Houhoek Circular (2A)

We meet at the Houwhoek Hotel parking from where we do the 15km circular hike up their mountain. Not too strenuous. Thereafter draft or any other drink at the hotel.

Du Toitspiek (1995m), Du Toitskloof (3-4B)

Ons pak een van die die mees promenente pieke in die Boland aan. Die piek is op die 10-pieke lys. 'n Lang dag met amper niks water op die roete nie (tensy daar sneeu is). Ons het die opsie om die aand voor die stap by Du Toitskloofhut oor te Read more…

Left Face “Mystery” B, Table Mountain (2B)

This route starts at the bottom of Platteklip Gorge, then branches off to the left up the left face of Table Mountain.   It has some nice scrambles (about B grade), a steep hidden gully that  unlocks the way through the lower cliffs and a nice interesting step-over finish at the Read more…

2022 MCSA National Camp – South Cape Section

The 2022 National camp dates are Oct 14th-22nd October. The National Dinner will be held on Saturday 15th October. Details will be made available on the SC website: https://southcape.mcsa.org.za/mcsa-national-camp-2022

Canceled Palmiet River, Kogelberg (2A)

Dear hikers, we meet on Saturday 23 December at 8am at the gate to Kogelberg Nature Reserve. Hiking along Palmiet River, swimming in pools. Please bring R60 cash or Wildcard. 5 to 6 hours. Contact Thordis Sixt at 083 454 6660 or sixtthordis@gmail.com.

Olive Glen, Paarl

Morning hike into Wildepaardejagt kloof. On the way out we will visit some of the rock pools, good for swimming. 2-3 hours. It is an easy 'In-and-out' route; you may even choose to spend some time at one of the beautiful rock pools and then walk back at your leasure. Read more…

Orange Kloof, Table Mountain (2B)

We have secured a permit in the lovely Orange Kloof on Table Mountain. We will start at Constantia Nek parking at 8am. We will do the Hells Gates route and then up to either Victoria or Woodhead dam and return down the Disa River gorge. Unfortunately the route is not Read more…

[Full] Kamiesberg, 6 day self catering slackpacking

NOTE: This hike is already fully booked The Kamiesberg Adventure is a route in the picturesque Kamiesberg mountain range. The landscape is breath-taking and the desert at its best in September. The trail is a 106km long circle route, you need to to be healthy and fit. For more information Read more…

Canceled Simonsberg (3A+)

We will summit Simonsberg and visit the man made overhang/cave. Rain will cancel or postpone. Contact Albert 082 851 2575

Felixberg Traverse, Klein-Drakensteinberge (3B+)

Felixberg dwarsstap (traverse) is 'n ongelooflike interessante roete (ook bekend as die Ken Howes-Howell roete) aan die Paarl kant van Du Toitskloofpas (in die Klein-Drakensteinberg). Dit het matige klouterwerk en 'n asemrowende knife edge en ledge teen die Felixberg kranse. Die plan is om in Donkerkloof te begin en by Read more…

Visgat Cayon

Once again club members are privileged to spend a weekend in this beautiful, privately owned part of the upper Olifants river. The group is limited to a total of 8, all of whom must have been members of the club for AT LEAST A YEAR. The trip involves being in Read more…

The club uses a grading system (given in brackets after the hike name) to make it easier for club members to communicate the difficultly of an outing. You can check out our Meets Grading page for details on how to use the grading system, or alternatively you can contact the meet leader directly if you are unsure of the difficulty of a meet.