TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 26 August 2023: Silvermine East via Trappieskop and Cave Peak

Hi Trailers

 

Next Saturday we are going to explore Silvermine East starting from Kalk Bay going up via Trappieskop and Cave Peak

Route

We meet at the parking at Kalk Bay station and go up the stairs to Boyes Drive. We turn left on Boyes Drive and run to the Trappieskop trail. Just after the saddle at the top there is a single-track path to the right which takes us through to the Cave Peak trail. We turn left along here and go right up a small easy scrambly bit to get to the top. We turn left at the top. At the 3 way junction we turn left and run along Dead Man's path and then the jeep track through to the waterfall. We turn right along the fisherman's trail and run to a jeep track.

From the jeep track there are various options and distances:

1. Turn right up the Crassula path to the Amphitheatre, through the amphitheatre and down Echo Valley to Weary Willy's and home – 11km
2. Run along the jeep track for 0.6km and turn right up Speciosa Valley, past Kalk Bay Peak and down Spes Bona Valley to Weary Willy's and home – 13km
3. Turn left on the single track to the jeep track leading to Junction Pool and follow the jeep track round and down to Weary Willy's and home – 15km

A shorter option is to skip Dead Man's path, run towards the amphitheatre and turn right down Echo Valley to Weary Willy's – 7km

Rendezvous and start time

The sun is getting up earlier! Park at Kalk Bay Station parking at 7am. Ready to start running at 7h15 am.

Terrain & Distance

The route is a combination of stairs, jeep track,  and single track.

There is a good choice of distances varying from 7km to 15km. To be decided at the junction of Dead Man's Path

What to bring 

Water, appropriate clothes for cold, windy, 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.

 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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