RE: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 22 October 2022: Mowbray Ridge, Upper contour, Newlands Ravine with Devil's Peak as an option

Hi Trailers

 

Our run tomorrow is ON!

 

The weather is predicted to be clear and warm but windy. This will definitely affect the temperatures on the mountain – please come prepared

 

See you there

Liz

 

082 893 8617

 

From: Liz Brash <liz_brash@mweb.co.za>
Sent: Sunday, 16 October 2022 18:50
To: 'tmtrailers@googlegroups.com' <tmtrailers@googlegroups.com>
Subject: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 22 October 2022: Mowbray Ridge, Upper contour, Newlands Ravine with Devil's Peak as an option

 

 

Hi Trailers

 

We've had some wonderful runnable routes lately. This Saturday we have a bit more climbing in between the running 😊

 

This does involve some mild exposure and one small scramble

The regular leaders of the relaxed group will all be away, but I will lead a slower group doing the same route as the main group

We are going to go up Mowbray ridge from the blockhouse and run the beautiful upper contour popping out at the base of Devil's Peak, then down to the saddle and down Newlands ravine and back to Newlands parking.

A walking group doing a Newlands Forest loop will be confirmed on Friday

Route

We park at Newlands Fire Base parking and run up the jeep tracks and single tracks to the King's Blockhouse. From there we climb up Mowbray Ridge and take the upper contour. We pop out at the path to Devil's Peak where we can decide whether it is worth a visit (it may be in cloud). Either way, we descend to the saddle and along to Newlands Ravine where we go down the ravine and take the single tracks and jeep tracks back to the parking

Rendezvous and start time

Meet at the Newlands Fire Base parking lot at 6h25am ready to run at 6h30am .

Terrain & Distance

The route is mostly single track with some jeep track at the start and end.

The first uphill starts at the car park and ends at the upper contour – but the route to the blockhouse is runnable as is the upper contour. Next uphill is the climb up to Devil's Peak

The descent to the saddle and down Newlands Ravine to the cars is a wonderful downhill run

The route is around 12km but will take time due to the climb . Distance estimated!

What to bring 

Water, whistle, a space blanket and your ICE information. The weather can be different as we go up the mountain. Please come prepared for wind, mist, sun or rain!

Please check the weather before you set off from home and pack the appropriate waterproof/warm gear.

Please note that TMT unfortunately does not allow dogs on its runs.

• Please carry emergency contact numbers in your bag or on your wrist/shoe
• If you are not well, please stay at home

 Liz Brash

082 893 8617

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