TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS RANDOLPH MORT

Dear Trailers,

It is with great sadness that we pass on the news that Randolph Mort, one of the original members of Table Mountain Trailers, has passed away.

Randolph was a faithful presence on our Saturday mornings for many years. He signed the register for his 177th sortie back in 2024. He was also a trailblazer in the literal sense: in September 2014 he went to a great deal of trouble to pioneer the Hout Bay / Oude Schip / Rocket Road route beforehand, and it turned out to be a great success, with 27 of us out on the day.

The details of his memorial service are:

Date: Saturday 17 October 2026
Time: 3:00 pm
Venue: Plumstead Presbyterian Church, Victoria Road, Plumstead

All who knew Randolph are welcome to attend. If you have a memory or photo of him you would like to share, please reply to this email and I will pass it on to his family.

Our thoughts are with Randolph's family and friends at this sad time.

With warm regards,
Lorraine and Gaeleen

Table Mountain Trailers

 

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Saturday 17th October - Let's go up..

Start 7am Theresa Avenue Camps Bay

We go up the cement, left, up Diagonal BUT...

Continue going up Porcupine instead of right at the diagonal sign after the rocks.  The rocks should be magnificent if the water is running.  Fantastic scenery on that side of the mountain, let's hope the viz is clear.

At the top, there are various options, don't be fooled by the distance, there is some climbing:

1.  Short - down Kasteels

   https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3460055?units=km

2. Slightly longer - down Woody

3. If you are brave - down 3 Firs
4. If you are extremely brave - down Slangolie

5. Long - down Corridor

   https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3460074?units=km

Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It takes place over Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It may take place over uneven hazard strewn trails in exposed and often remote terrain where help is not always readily available.

Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk as although the organizers take reasonable precautions to ensure runner safety, it cannot be guaranteed.  To this end neither the Club nor the organisers personally can be held liable for any claims relating to inter alia, injuries, disabilities and death. Further any minor child participating in any trail running activity will be deemed to be doing so with the consent of his or her guardian.

 By starting out on a trail run you explicitly acknowledge that: 

1] you understand the associated risks involved and accept full responsibility for your own safety. 

2] you are medically and physically fit to participate and 

3] are carrying the necessary water, clothing and safety equipment required for the particular run.

4] no doggies

Geoff

082 570 4405

 

Fwd: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Saturday 3 Oct @ 6.30am Rhodes Mem, Blockhouse, Oppelskop

Tomorrow's run is ON. Weather looks good, expect a few gusts of wind 

Margaret 

072 432 2768 

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From: Margaret Möller <margaretrunning@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Sept 2026, 05:01
Subject: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Saturday 3 Oct @ 6.30am Rhodes Mem, Blockhouse, Oppelskop
To: TMTrailers@googlegroups.com <tmtrailers@googlegroups.com>

MorningTrailers

Saturday 3 Oct @ 6.30am we run from Rhodes Mem lower parking gate to Kings Blockhouse, up Mowbray Ridge then via Devils Peak traverse to Oppelskop returning via the lower contour path to the cannon, down to the lower jeep track back to the start.. 

Distance: approximately 14.4kms

The shorter distance 11.3kms does not include the climb and elevation

Start 6.30am from Rhodes Mem lower parking gate

https://maps.app.goo.gl/YC1UCjAoEA8JUXv37  (👈🏽 click for directions)

Route GPX 

GPX download on TMT WhatsApp 

See you there

Margaret Möller

0724322768

Totalsports VOB's Medium Distance Trail Group
Blog: http://vobtrailwrg.blogspot.com/ <http://vobtrailwrg.blogspot.com/>

Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It takes place over Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It may take place over uneven hazard strewn trails in exposed and often remote terrain where help is not always readily available.

Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk as although the organizers take reasonable precautions to ensure runner safety, it cannot be guaranteed.  To this end neither the Club nor the organisers personally can be held liable for any claims relating to inter alia, injuries, disabilities and death. Further any minor child participating in any trail running activity will be deemed to be doing so with the consent of his or her guardian.

 By starting out on a trail run you explicitly acknowledge that: 

1] you understand the associated risks involved and accept full responsibility for your own safety. 

2] you are medically and physically fit to participate and 

3] are carrying the necessary water, clothing and safety equipment required for the particular run.

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Saturday 3 Oct @ 6.30am Rhodes Mem, Blockhouse, Oppelskop

MorningTrailers

Saturday 3 Oct @ 6.30am we run from Rhodes Mem lower parking gate to Kings Blockhouse, up Mowbray Ridge then via Devils Peak traverse to Oppelskop returning via the lower contour path to the cannon, down to the lower jeep track back to the start.. 

Distance: approximately 14.4kms

The shorter distance 11.3kms does not include the climb and elevation

Start 6.30am from Rhodes Mem lower parking gate

https://maps.app.goo.gl/YC1UCjAoEA8JUXv37  (👈🏽 click for directions)

Route GPX 

GPX download on TMT WhatsApp 

See you there

Margaret Möller

0724322768

Totalsports VOB's Medium Distance Trail Group
Blog: http://vobtrailwrg.blogspot.com/ <http://vobtrailwrg.blogspot.com/>

Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It takes place over Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It may take place over uneven hazard strewn trails in exposed and often remote terrain where help is not always readily available.

Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk as although the organizers take reasonable precautions to ensure runner safety, it cannot be guaranteed.  To this end neither the Club nor the organisers personally can be held liable for any claims relating to inter alia, injuries, disabilities and death. Further any minor child participating in any trail running activity will be deemed to be doing so with the consent of his or her guardian.

 By starting out on a trail run you explicitly acknowledge that: 

1] you understand the associated risks involved and accept full responsibility for your own safety. 

2] you are medically and physically fit to participate and 

3] are carrying the necessary water, clothing and safety equipment required for the particular run.

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 26th SEPTEMBER 2026 - CORRECTION TO DATE

Hi Trailers,

Apologies for the incorrect date on the previous email.  It is of course 2026 and we'll be running the Kalk Bay, Silvermine East route this week on Saturday 26th September.

All other details are correct!

Lorraine

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 7 AUGUST 2021: KALK BAY, SUNBIRD CENTRE, SILVERMINE EAST

Hi Trailers

Saturday's route is from Kalk Bay, via Sunbird centre and up to Silvermine East. There are lots of routes available once in in Silvermine to suit everyone's distance and time requirements

Route

From the car park at Kalk Bay station we climb the steps to Boyes Drive and turn left to get to the Trappieskop path. We go up and over the saddle down towards the path that runs above Clovelly Road coming down just before the golf course. We run on the jeep track past the golf course, eventually turning right on to the sunbird centre track that leads up to Dead Man's Path. At the T-junction with Dead Man's Path we turn left and make our way to the SIlvermine Waterfall. We can visit this as a bonus if there's good water. At this point we have done around 8km. 

From here there are a number of options to get back with different distances and terrain

1. Turn right on to the Old Fisherman's Path, cross the jeep track on to the Crassula path, go through the amphitheatre and down Echo valley and Weary Willy's back to the cars (+- 4.5 km of single track): total around 12-13km
2. Pass the Fisherman's trail turning and turn right at the jeep track junction taking either jeep track or single track to junction pool, turn right and run towards Nellie's pool continuing straight on the jeep track down towards Weary Willys (+-5.5km of mostly runnable jeep track ending on single track): total around 13 – 14km
3. Pass the Fisherman's trail turning and turn right at the jeep track junction taking either jeep track or single track to junction pool, turn right and run towards Nellie's pool taking the single track on the right just before Nellie's Pool, crossing the jeep track on to Speciosa Valley and coming down Spes Bona Valley to meet up with Weary Willy's (+-7k of mostly single track) Total around 15 – 16km

OR

4. For those that want a shorter distance turn right on to the first jeep track after Dead Man's Path (before reaching waterfall) and follow the jeep track turning right to continue on jeep track at the junction and down to Weary Willy's (single track) total around 10 -11 km

GPX for one of the options at the end of this email.

Rendezvous and start time

Meet at Kalk Bay station parking /Cape to Cuba opposite the stairs ready to start running at 7h00am. Please arrive early for parking, check-in and safety briefing.

Terrain & Distance

The route is a mixture of single track and Jeep track depending on the option chosen. The start is a climb but it's very runnable past the golf course and on the Sunbird path. The terrain and distance of the options in Silvermine are described above

What to bring & safety protocols

Water, whistle, a space blanket and your ICE information.

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

Please carry emergency contact numbers in your bag or on your wrist/shoe

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

Lorraine Nevin

0725750914

 

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Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It may take place over uneven hazard strewn trails in exposed and often remote terrain where help is not always readily available.

Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk as although the organizers take reasonable precautions to ensure runner safety, it cannot be guaranteed.  To this end neither the Club nor the organisers personally can be held liable for any claims relating to inter alia, injuries, disabilities and death. Further any minor child participating in any trail running activity will be deemed to be doing so with the consent of his or her guardian.

By starting out on a trail run you explicitly acknowledge that: 

1] you understand the associated risks involved and accept full responsibility for your own safety. 

2] you are medically and physically fit to participate and 

3] are carrying the necessary water, clothing and safety equipment required for the particular run.

 

 

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Tomorrow's run is ON Front Face

Hi Trailers

Tomorrow's run is on.

Meet at Kloof Nek parking 6.55am to run at 7am.

Weather looks warm, bring water and snacks!

There will be no walking group.

See you there!

Allison Lamb

Cell: 083 983 7152

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS 19 Sat: Front Face

Hi Trailers!

This Saturday 19 September we are running Table Mountain Front Face.

Rendezvous and start time
Meet at 7:00 am at Kloof Nek top parking above MyCiti parking. 

How to get there?  

Drive up Kloof Nek Rd to the top and follow the signs to the Cable Station. After turning left onto Tafelberg Rd you will see a parking area on your left, it has two levels, turn left into the upper level.

Groups and route
Longer route: Up Kloof Corner steps to contour path to Oppelskop and return on lower path (14km). Not for those afraid of heights.

Shorter route: Up Kloof Corner steps to contour path to Platteklip and then down and return through Deer Park (10 km).

Dogs

Sorry no dogs!

What to bring

Water, whistle, warm/windproof top, rain jacket - weather dependent, space blanket, ICE ID - either on your phone, bracelet/tag, card in your backpack.

Will post a weather update on Friday. Please make sure that you are carrying the right equipment, enough food and water.

Important notes

Dress in weather appropriate and proper trail running gear. Must include a windproof (waterproof, if raining) jacket.
Carry plenty of water and energy snacks.
You are running voluntarily and entirely at your own risk.

See you there!

Allison Lamb

Cell: 083 983 7152

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FW: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - Tokai Forest - 12th September 2026

 

 

Hi Trailers

 

Tomorrow’s run is ON – lots of wind expected so please come prepared.  Route changes may be made if needed.

 

Rendezvous and start time

We will meet at 6.50 am, ready to start running at 7.00 am

Meeting point will be on the corner of Orpen Road and Dennendal Avenue, Tokai – it’s on the corner with the ribbons.  You can park in Dennedal Road next to the forest, but please be mindful where you park and not to block driveways etc   Do not leave any valuables in your car! 

 

Route

We will start by crossing Orpen Road and running up the bridal path (Forest Glade Estate will be on our left)

Once we get onto Tokai Rd, we will turn right and head up past the braai area towards the Manor house, but we will turn left at the bridge before the Manor House.

We will follow this jeep track until we get to level 2, and then proceed to level 3 and maybe even to further levels.   We will then may our way back down past the Arboretum and Manor house and back down to our cars.  See map of suggested route as well as a GPX file for both a short and a long route.  We need to be aware that it is an area also enjoyed by mountain bikers, so we will try and avoid their routes, and please don’t run on any cycle single tracks.  

 

Terrain and Distance

Mostly gravel tracks and some good climbing sections.  Distance in the region of 10, 5 km for the shorter route, with the option of extending in the forest as shown on GPX to a 16.5 km option.  You can also extend by running in the lower forest – the full circular route is about 4 km.

 

 What to bring  

Water, whistle, warm/windproof top, rain jacket - weather dependent, space blanket, ICE ID - either on your phone, bracelet/tag, card in your backpack.

Please make sure that you are carrying the right equipment, enough food and water.

Important: Please remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to make sure the people behind you see which way you are going.  Please keep together and ensure that no-one is left on their own. 

PS  Sorry no dogs allowed on VOB runs

See you there

 

Gaeleen (Run Manager)

0835569679

 

 

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FW: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - Tokai Forest - 12th September 2026

Hi Trailers

 

This Saturday we will run in Tokai forest below Elephant’s eye cave

 

Rendezvous and start time

We will meet at 6.50 am, ready to start running at 7.00 am

Meeting point will be on the corner of Orpen Road and Dennendal Avenue, Tokai – it’s on the corner with the ribbons.  You can park in Dennedal Road next to the forest, but please be mindful where you park and not to block driveways etc   Do not leave any valuables in your car! 

 

Route

We will start by crossing Orpen Road and running up the bridal path (Forest Glade Estate will be on our left)

Once we get onto Tokai Rd, we will turn right and head up past the braai area towards the Manor house, but we will turn left at the bridge before the Manor House.

We will follow this jeep track until we get to level 2, and then proceed to level 3 and maybe even to further levels.   We will then may our way back down past the Arboretum and Manor house and back down to our cars.  See map of suggested route as well as a GPX file for both a short and a long route.  We need to be aware that it is an area also enjoyed by mountain bikers, so we will try and avoid their routes, and please don’t run on any cycle single tracks.  

 

Terrain and Distance

Mostly gravel tracks and some good climbing sections.  Distance in the region of 10, 5 km for the shorter route, with the option of extending in the forest as shown on GPX to a 16.5 km option.  You can also extend by running in the lower forest – the full circular route is about 4 km.

 

 What to bring  

Water, whistle, warm/windproof top, rain jacket - weather dependent, space blanket, ICE ID - either on your phone, bracelet/tag, card in your backpack.

Please make sure that you are carrying the right equipment, enough food and water.

Important: Please remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to make sure the people behind you see which way you are going.  Please keep together and ensure that no-one is left on their own. 

PS  Sorry no dogs allowed on VOB runs

See you there

 

Gaeleen (Run Manager)

0835569679

 

 

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