RE: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 24 February 2024: Helderberg Nature Reserve (ENTRY FEE - R20/car; R30/adult; R20/senior citizen)

Morning trailers

 

Tomorrow's run is ON.

 

Weather is predicted to be cool and overcast with a strong breeze. Perfect running weather!

 

Please come prepared for all weather

 

See you at the info centre ready to run at 8am

liz

 

From: Liz Brash <liz_brash@mweb.co.za>
Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2024 9:27 PM
To: 'tmtrailers@googlegroups.com' <tmtrailers@googlegroups.com>
Subject: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 24 February 2024: Helderberg Nature Reserve (ENTRY FEE - R20/car; R30/adult; R20/senior citizen)

 

Hi Trailers

 

Next Saturday we're going visiting! Helderberg Nature Reserve is a great place for a run or a walk. There are lots of routes going up or down the mountain. Not much flat.

The reserve opens at 7h30 and there's usually a queue to get in so we'll start at 8am

Route

Longer route: We'll start at the info centre and run clockwise up to Sugarbird, turn right until protea turnoff, turn left up Protea, left and around Leopard's Loop turning down at Dark Gorge, cross the river and run down Waboom turning right on to Watsonia for a bit, left on to Protea and left on to Sugarbird to get home.

Shorter route: The same start but continue round Protea (don't turn up Leopard's Loop). Protea will take you down to Sugarbird which will bring you home.

Rendezvous and start time.

It is 52km from Plumstead and takes 45 minutes to get there on the N2, will be less from the north.

The reserve opens at 7h30 and there's usually a queue to get in. Find some parking and meet at the Info centre ready to run at 8am

Terrain & Distance

Mostly jeep track with some single track on the longer route. Lots of ascent and descent.

Very runnable.

Flat only around the dam

• Shorter run is around 8km – extra loops can be done from Sugarbird.
• Longer run is around 12km – extra loops or short cuts are available.

Directions and costs:

Entry fees:

• R20/car  (recommend that you drive together with someone)
• R30/adult less than 60 years old
• R20/senior citizen 60 or older

Directions:

What to bring 

Enough water for hot weather, appropriate clothes for possible misty, windy weather, whistle, a space blanket and your ICE information

Please check the weather before you set off from home and pack the appropriate gear, water and food.

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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