TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS SATURDAY 10 JUNE 2023: MOWBRAY RIDGE, OPPELSKOP (FROM VREDEHOEK) 7:30 am

Hi, Trailers,

This Saturday 10 June 2023 we will start at Vredehoek (below Vredehoek Quarry) and head up to the Kings Block House, Mowbray Ridge, Devils Peak Traverse, Oppelskop, saddle rock, lower contour path towards Platteklip, turning back to Oppelskop, Tafelberg Road, Old cannon and back to the start at Vredehoek. 

Route pictures and the gpx file are below.

Saturday's weather is looking good so far, around 8º with no rain.

Rendezvous and Start Time 

Meet at 7:20 am at Vredehoek on Chelmsford Road. Ready to start running at 7:30 am

Directions To Start

Corner of Chelmsford Road and Ash Grove Road, Mountain Close Estate, Vredehoek. 

https://goo.gl/maps/Hn4F7wiQU6h9QBXY9

Best to park next to Vredehoek Eco Park.

https://goo.gl/maps/Sje9hUuktPymWa6G6

 

Routes

The route starts with a nice easy climb up to the King's block house, up Mowbray Ridge to the middle contour (Devils Peak Traverse), along to Oppelskop, up to Saddle Rock, down to the lower contour path towards Platteklip, turning back to Oppelskop along the lower contour path, down to Tafelberg Road where we cross over, down to the old cannon and back along the jeep track to the start at Vredehoek.

The medium group may turn at Oppelskop.

Terrain and Distance 

The longer route is ±13km with about 919m ascent and the medium route ±-9Km with about 632m ascent, both routes have many variations to choose from on the day.

The terrain is a mixture of a single rocky track and a flowing Jeep track. 

What to bring 

Water, whistle, warm/waterproof top, depending on weather, your space blanket, and ICE information. 

Important:

This is a pack run with regular regroups. We usually split into two or three pace groups. Group leaders will be indicated on the day. Leaders of each group will ensure that no one is left behind. Please keep the groups together and ensure that no one is left on their own. Remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to ensure the people behind you see which way you are going. 

Dogs

Please note that K-Way VOB club rules do not permit dogs on our runs.

The walking group will be confirmed on Friday.

Gary Phipson
Cell: 078 998 7687

  

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