Sunday, 8 October 2023

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Saturday 14th October, Bokkemanskloof, Alfie's Path, Constantiaberg Mast

Hi Trailers,

This week we will start at Bokkemanskloof Estate Hout Bay, the corner of Blue Valley Avenue and Fynbos Close / Bay Road.


The walking group will be confirmed on Friday.

Rendezvous and Start Time 

Bokkemanskloof Estate, the corner of Blue Valley Avenue and Fynbos Close / Bay Road, at 6:30 a.m. ready to start running at 6:45 a.m.

From Constantia Nek, head down the road along Hout Bay Main Road, just past the Clay Cafe, turn left into Blue Valley Avenue, first stop street left, second road on your left is the starting point, Bay Road / Fynbos Close. See map below.

 

Route

We start off with a steep climb up Blue Valley Avenue, onto the single path which joins the Hoerikwaggo trail, turning right along Alfie's path, after +/- 5km's turn left up Constantiaberg West Ridge to the Constantiaberg Mast, down the tar road back to the Hoerikwaggo trail and then back down to the starting point.

There are many variations to choose from on the day, for those not wanting to go up Constantiaberg West Ridge, you may carry on along Alfie's path to Blackburn Ravine turning around and returning the same way.


See the route picture below.


Terrain and Distance 

The route is +/-13.0km mostly single track. Total Ascent +/- 850m

 

What to bring 

Water, appropriate clothes for cold, windy, or wet weather, a whistle, a space blanket, and your ICE information

Please check the weather before leaving home and pack the appropriate waterproof/warm gear.


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 alone. Remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to ensure the people behind you see which way you are going.   

 

Dogs

Total Sports VOB club rules do not permit dogs on our runs.


  

Gary Phipson
Cell: 078 998 7687

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