RE: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 6 May 2023: Blackburn, Constantiaberg

Hi trailers!

 

Our run tomorrow is ON.

 

The rain looks like it will hold off, but it will be cloudy and probably misty at the top. Please bring rain and warm clothes just in case.

 

There will not be a walking group.

 

See you there

Liz

 

082 893 8617

 

 

 

From: Liz Brash <liz_brash@mweb.co.za>
Sent: Monday, May 1, 2023 10:44 AM
To: 'tmtrailers@googlegroups.com' <tmtrailers@googlegroups.com>
Subject: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 6 May 2023: Blackburn, Constantiaberg

 

Hi Trailers

 

Next Saturday we tackle hills again! We'll summit Constantiaberg via Blackburn Ravine, a long up, and then enjoy the flowing downhill home.

Route

We start at the parking at Hout Bay beach and run up the tar road till East Fort where we turn on to the mountain. Ascending Blackburn Ravine brings us to Hout Bay lookout. From there we go left up to Constantiaberg to bag a peak. We can detour to Elephant's Bum cave on the way if desired. Instead of returning the same way, we'll enjoy the downhill to Elephant's Eye lookout, then take the jeep track to the main path, back to Hout Bay lookout and down Blackburn Ravine home.

For those that don't enjoy climbing up and down Blackburn, they will turn off Blackburn halfway up and take the path towards Chapman's Peak. At the junction, they can tag Chapman's Peak or just continue down to the road and enjoy a flowing run down the road back home.

Rendezvous and start time

Park in the Hout Bay beach parking opposite Chapman's Peak hotel before 6h55am ready to start running at 7am

Terrain & Distance

The route is a combination of jeep track and single track with tar at the start and end.

The long route is around 14km and the alternative route is around 10km

What to bring 

Water, appropriate clothes for cold or wet weather, 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 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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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.

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2] you are medically and physically fit to participate and 

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