TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: Saturday 02 December 2023 - Tygerberg Nature Reserve

Happy Monday Trailers!

This week we have a later start as we head north to the Tygerberg Nature Reserve. Please note there is a R30 entrance fee.

Route details

The park is not big but there are good single tracks and a bit of elevation for us to zig and zag around with amazing panoramic views. 

We will start with the Duiker loop and then join up with Tortoise up to the transmitter, along Watsonia and down right onto Grey Rhebok.  Following the border next is Honey Badger joining up with Ukhetshe we will follow the path back round until we get to the Golden Mole intersection where we'll go right and wiggle waggle with the lower mole back to the visitors center.  

 All in all, it will probably be around 12km and about 2 - 2.5 hours for the relaxed group as we stop to admire the view. 

Walking group will be confirmed on Friday.

Rendezvous and Start Time

The main entrance parking lot is at the end of Totius Street, Welgemoed. 

The park only opens at 07h30 but please come earlier to sign in and as parking can fill quickly, we will start as soon as possible after 07h30. 

What to bring 

Water, whistle, warm, wind, or waterproof top depending on weather plus 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. Remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to ensure the people behind you see which way you are going. 

  

*Please note adjustments to the route may be made whilst running depending on the group and weather conditions.

  

Please bring:

A whistle, WATER,  a warm & waterproof/windproof top, space blanket and ICE (In case of Emergency) tag or card.

 

Unfortunately no dogs are allowed on our runs.

 

 

Have a great week!

Samantha

0723144341

FW: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: SATURDAY 25 NOVEMBER - KALK BAY MOUNTAINS

 

 

Hi Trailers

 

Tomorrow's run is ON

 

There is no official walking group

 

Please see attached suggested route  – the main group can follow the red route and go up Spes Bona and the relaxed group the blue route going up Bailey's  – with plenty of options

 

See you in the morning

 

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV in the parking area outside The Striped Horse (York Road) in Muizenberg (or parking at surfer's corner area).  Be ready to run at 6h30 – please come a little earlier to sign in and for a run briefing.

 

Please bring a generous tip for the car guard.

Bring your swimming costume and  towel for a cool off swim at Muizenberg afterwards

Lots of nice options for breakfast/coffee after the run too

 

Route details

We will head up to Boyes Drive from The Striped Horse, go through Hole in the Wall and  will do a clockwise route, going up Bailey's kloof or Spes Bona and down Pecks valley, with plenty of running at the top

The attached picture is the route the relaxed group will follow – the faster group can add extra loops for more distance

Please remember this is a pack run, and we will split into a few groups on the day, but it's important that we look out for each other.  

 

 

Terrain and Distance

Mostly undulating single track, jeep track with some steep climbs

 

Distance: +- 13 kms taking about 2 - 2.5hrs – extra loops can be added for extra distance

 

 

*Please note adjustments to the route may be made whilst running depending on the group and weather conditions.

 

 

Please bring:

A whistle, WATER  a warm & waterproof/windproof top, space blanket and ICE (In case of Emergency) tag or card.

 

Unfortunately no dogs are allowed on our runs.

 

 

Regards

 

Run Organiser

Gaeleen Tompkins

083 55 696 79

 

 

 

 

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: SATURDAY 25 NOVEMBER - KALK BAY MOUNTAINS

 

 

Hi Trailers

 

This Saturday 25 November 2023 we will run the mountains above Muizenberg, St James and Kalk Bay

 

Rendezvous and Start Time

RV in the parking area outside The Stripped Horse in Muizenberg (or parking at surfer's corner area).  Be ready to run at 6h30 – please come a little earlier to sign in and for a run briefing.

 

Please bring a generous tip for the car guard.

Bring your swimming costume and  towel for a cool off swim at Muizenberg afterwards

Lots of nice options for breakfast/coffee after the run too

 

Route details

We will head up to Boyes Drive from The Stripped Horse, go through Hole in the Wall and  will do a clockwise route, going up Bailey's kloof, and down Pecks valley, with plenty of running at the top

The attached picture is the route the relaxed group will follow – the faster group can add extra loops for more distance

Please remember this is a pack run, and we will split into a few groups on the day, but it's important that we look out for each other.  

 

 

Terrain and Distance

Mostly undulating single track, jeep track with some steep climbs

 

Distance: +- 13 kms taking about 2 - 2.5hrs – extra loops can be added for extra distance

 

Walking group to be confirmed on Friday

 

*Please note adjustments to the route may be made whilst running depending on the group and weather conditions.

 

 

Please bring:

A whistle, WATER  a warm & waterproof/windproof top, space blanket and ICE (In case of Emergency) tag or card.

 

Unfortunately no dogs are allowed on our runs.

 

 

Have a great week!

 

Regards

 

Run Organiser

Gaeleen Tompkins

083 55 696 79

 

 

 

 

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RE: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 18 November 2023: Chapman's turnaround point, up into Silvermine and down Blackburn (point to point)

Hi Trailers

 

Our run on Saturday is ON.

 

The weather is predicted to be cloudy with a breeze but it may change. Please come prepared for any weather as it may be cool in Silvermine.

 

See you there

Liz

082 893 8617

 

From: Liz Brash <liz_brash@mweb.co.za>
Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2023 7:52 PM
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Subject: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 18 November 2023: Chapman's turnaround point, up into Silvermine and down Blackburn (point to point)

 

Hi Trailers

 

Next Saturday we are running a point-to-point route from the Turnaround point on Chapman's Peak Drive (no charge) up to the 4-way intersection for Chapman's peak, straight up the mountain into Silvermine then back to the Hout Bay lookout, down Blackburn ravine and home.

Car admin is required. We will meet at the beach parking in Hout Bay in front of Beach Café, hop into as few cars as possible to get to the turnaround point and run home. Lifts will be required to fetch cars from the turnaround point afterwards.

Route

From the turnaround point on Chapman's Peak Drive, we go up to the 4-way intersection. We carry on straight and climb up into Silvermine landing on the jeep track. From here there are 3 options to get to the top of Blackburn Ravine. All are a similar distance but varying terrain. See attached map

1. Turn left on the jeep track and follow this until the single track to the top of Blackburn. Turn left on this track, run to the Hout Bay lookout and down Blackburn and the jeep track to the road. Run down the road to the beach parking. – jeep track running and down BlackBurn
2. Turn right on the jeep track for about 100m and take the single track leading to the Amphitheatre/Crassula path. Turn left on to this path and run to the jeep track. Turn left on the jeep track until the single track to the top of Blackburn Ravine. Turn right on this track, run to the Hout Bay lookout and down Blackburn and the jeep track to the road. Run down the road to the beach parking. – single track running and down Blackburn
3. Turn left on the jeep track and run to the left turn on to the Panorama route along the ridge. Follow this path to the top of Blackburn Ravine. Go down Blackburn and the jeep track to the road. Run down the road to the beach parking. – single track undulating running and down Blackburn

Rendezvous and start time

We meet at the beach parking in Hout Bay at the bottom of Chapman's Peak Drive – near the Beach Café at 6h15am. We'll hop into as few cars as possible and drive up Chapman's Peak drive through the toll gate (tell them you're going to the turnaround point – no charge). Park at turnaround point ready to start running as close to 6h30am as possible. If you are late you will need to drive yourself up to the turnaround point – very little parking space available there.

Terrain & Distance

Single track climb up into Silvermine. Depending on the route chosen after that, there will be a mix of jeep track and single track with the last 1km of tar back to the cars.

Distance is around 11km

What to bring 

Water, appropriate clothes for cool, windy, and/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

 ***

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 18 November 2023: Chapman's turnaround point, up into Silvermine and down Blackburn (point to point)

Hi Trailers

 

Next Saturday we are running a point-to-point route from the Turnaround point on Chapman's Peak Drive (no charge) up to the 4-way intersection for Chapman's peak, straight up the mountain into Silvermine then back to the Hout Bay lookout, down Blackburn ravine and home.

Car admin is required. We will meet at the beach parking in Hout Bay in front of Beach Café, hop into as few cars as possible to get to the turnaround point and run home. Lifts will be required to fetch cars from the turnaround point afterwards.

Route

From the turnaround point on Chapman's Peak Drive, we go up to the 4-way intersection. We carry on straight and climb up into Silvermine landing on the jeep track. From here there are 3 options to get to the top of Blackburn Ravine. All are a similar distance but varying terrain. See attached map

1. Turn left on the jeep track and follow this until the single track to the top of Blackburn. Turn left on this track, run to the Hout Bay lookout and down Blackburn and the jeep track to the road. Run down the road to the beach parking. – jeep track running and down BlackBurn
2. Turn right on the jeep track for about 100m and take the single track leading to the Amphitheatre/Crassula path. Turn left on to this path and run to the jeep track. Turn left on the jeep track until the single track to the top of Blackburn Ravine. Turn right on this track, run to the Hout Bay lookout and down Blackburn and the jeep track to the road. Run down the road to the beach parking. – single track running and down Blackburn
3. Turn left on the jeep track and run to the left turn on to the Panorama route along the ridge. Follow this path to the top of Blackburn Ravine. Go down Blackburn and the jeep track to the road. Run down the road to the beach parking. – single track undulating running and down Blackburn

Rendezvous and start time

We meet at the beach parking in Hout Bay at the bottom of Chapman's Peak Drive – near the Beach Café at 6h15am. We'll hop into as few cars as possible and drive up Chapman's Peak drive through the toll gate (tell them you're going to the turnaround point – no charge). Park at turnaround point ready to start running as close to 6h30am as possible. If you are late you will need to drive yourself up to the turnaround point – very little parking space available there.

Terrain & Distance

Single track climb up into Silvermine. Depending on the route chosen after that, there will be a mix of jeep track and single track with the last 1km of tar back to the cars.

Distance is around 11km

What to bring 

Water, appropriate clothes for cool, windy, and/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

 ***

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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Fwd: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS TMT - SATURDAY 11 November 2023: Newlands Ravine, Oppelskop, Kings Blockhouse

Saturday's run is ON.

When crossing over the Contour Path we have a chance of spotting as well as cheering on a few Table Mountain Challenge runners.

Meet at Rhodes Mem Lower Parking Lot https://maps.app.goo.gl/6PdxQd6vPAittBuN6 

(entrance gate to Rhodes Mem) at 6h20 ready to start running at 6h30.

Margaret

Subject: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS TMT - SATURDAY 11 November 2023: Newlands Ravine, Oppelskop, Kings Blockhouse
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Hi Trailers

 

This coming Saturday we return to Newlands Forest

Route

Starting from Rhodes Mem Lower Parking Lot We make our way to the Contour Path via WoodCutters turning right up Newlands Ravine, over the saddle to Oppelskop, then on to Kings Blockhouse and back down to the cars 

Rendezvous and start time

Meet at Rhodes Mem Lower Parking Lot https://maps.app.goo.gl/6PdxQd6vPAittBuN6 

(entrance gate to Rhodes Mem) at 6h20 ready to start running at 6h30.

Terrain & Distance

Uphill with single track, a bit of jeep track and some wonderful downhill.  About 14kms taking approximately 2.5 hours.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3140653928979561858

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/237705197

What to bring 

Water, appropriate clothes for windy, and/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

 Margaret Moller

0724322768

 ***

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 TMT - SATURDAY 11 November 2023: Newlands Ravine, Oppelskop, Kings Blockhouse

Hi Trailers

 

This coming Saturday we return to Newlands Forest

Route

Starting from Rhodes Mem Lower Parking Lot We make our way to the Contour Path via WoodCutters turning right up Newlands Ravine, over the saddle to Oppelskop, then on to Kings Blockhouse and back down to the cars 

Rendezvous and start time

Meet at Rhodes Mem Lower Parking Lot https://maps.app.goo.gl/6PdxQd6vPAittBuN6 

(entrance gate to Rhodes Mem) at 6h20 ready to start running at 6h30.

Terrain & Distance

Uphill with single track, a bit of jeep track and some wonderful downhill.  About 14kms taking approximately 2.5 hours.

https://www.strava.com/routes/3140653928979561858

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/237705197

What to bring 

Water, appropriate clothes for windy, and/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

 Margaret Moller

0724322768

 ***

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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RE: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 4 November 2023: Grootkop via Kasteelspoort and tranquility Cracks

Hi Trailers

 

Our run tomorrow is ON!

 

The weather forecast changes hourly so come prepared for cool, wet and/or breezy weather especially if you are going up the mountain.

 

I will lead a slower group going up the mountain

Gaeleen will lead a relaxed group along the missing link

 

Lots of options!

 

No walking group

 

See you there

Liz

082 893 8617

 

From: Liz Brash <liz_brash@mweb.co.za>
Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2023 9:24 PM
To: 'tmtrailers@googlegroups.com' <tmtrailers@googlegroups.com>
Subject: RE: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 4 November 2023: Grootkop via Kasteelspoort and tranquility Cracks

 

Hi Trailers

 

Next Saturday we go back on to table mountain via Kasteelspoort and run the twelve apostles' route to Grootkop for the gorgeous view (holding thumbs for better weather), exploring tranquility cracks on the way back before descending via Woody Ravine

Route

Option 1: We meet at the parking in Theresa Avenue and trudge up to the pipe track crossing it to scamper up Kasteelspoort. At the top we turn right and run along the twelve apostles' route till we get to Grootkop. After enjoying the view (weather dependent!), we return on the same path taking a quick detour to explore tranquility cracks before descending via Woody Ravine and making our way along the pipe track back to the cars.

Option 2: For those that don't enjoy climbing and descending, Gaeleen will be leading a route along the missing link starting further down Theresa Avenue. This has very little elevation and is more runnable.

Rendezvous and start time

For Grootkop route, meet at the entrance to the hiking trail on Theresa Avenue at 6h25 ready to start running at 6h30.

For the missing link, meet at the end of Theresa Avenue at 6h25 ready to start running at 6h30.

Terrain & Distance

Both routes are mainly single track with a bit of jeep track at the start for the Grootkop route.  Both routes are around 12km. The Grootkop route will take longer due to the climb.

What to bring 

Water, appropriate clothes for windy, and/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

 ***

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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