TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - Tokai Forest - 4th May 2024

Hi Trailers

This coming Saturday we will be making a return to Tokai Forest

 

Rendezvous and start time

We will meet for our briefing and to sign the register at 06:50 ready to start running at 07:00

RV at bottom of the corner of Orpen Rd and Dennendal Avenue, on the corner with the ribbons. Park in Dennendal Rd next to the forest.

 Route

We'll start by crossing the road and running up the bridal path with Forest Glade Estate on our left. Once on Tokai Road turn right and head up past the braai area which heads up to the Manor House. We turn left at the bridge before the Manor House and follow this jeep track until level 2. The track meanders to the left and then to the right. Keep going up until a tree line is reached and here we head right. Once out of the trees take in the views of the back of Table Mountain, Devils Peak and looking east, of the Cape Flats.

Follow level 2 until the track splits into 3 taking the left fork. Keep going until level 3 is reached where we turn right. Follow level 3 until a larger jeep tack is reached that comes up from the Arboretum. Turn right and right again at the next hair pin bend. Head down taking the first turn to the right that runs parallel to level 3.  (This is to avoid cyclists as much as possible).

Run for about 1km where we will turn left at the intersection that takes us back down past the burnt out house where we turn right. This takes us past the Arboretum and Manor House.

Head on down Tokai Road until the intesection with Zwaanswyk Road where we turn left and then double back on the horse track until the braai area fence is reached. Follow this around keeping to the right. This will take you back to Forest Glade Estate fences where we turn left and back to the cars.

 

Terrain and Distance

Gravel tracks and trails with some good climbing sections.  Distance will be 10-12 km, with the option to do a loop of the Lower Park at the end to add another fast and flat 4km to the distance. 

Walking Group to be confirmed on Friday.

 

What to bring  

Water, whistle, warm/windproof top, rain jacket - weather dependent, space blanket, ICE ID - either on your phone, bracelet/tag, card in your backpack.

Please make sure that you are carrying the right equipment, enough food and water.

Important: Please remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to make sure the people behind you see which way you are going.  Please keep together and ensure that no-one is left on their own. 

PS  Sorry no dogs allowed on VOB runs

See you there 

Neil & Felicity

083 777 1307

 

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Fwd: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 27TH APRIL - KELINPLAAS DAM WITH TAKE BACK OUR MOUNTAINS

Hi Trailers,

Our run tomorrow is confirmed. There are two main routes planned: one 15km and one 7km.  There will be a run and a hike for the 7km route, and just a run for the 15km one. 
I will share the maps and gpx files on the WhatsApp group, so if you are interested in joining and are not yet on the WA group, please let me know. 0725750914.

To be honest, I don't really know what to expect! There may be a lot of people participating in this community event, so I hope we will be able to maintain some sort of Table Mountain Trailers presence amongst them!  Do wear your TMT t-shirt if you  have one!

See you tomorrow at the meeting point on the Glencairn Expressway at 6.40/6.45 for check in and briefing. I'll send the PIN for the start by WhatsApp too.

Good luck to those members doing Deli to Deli!

See you there!

Lorraine

0725750914

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Subject: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 27TH APRIL - KELINPLAAS DAM WITH TAKE BACK OUR MOUNTAINS

 

Hi Trailers,

 

This Saturday we'll join with other trail lovers to hike and run in the Kleinplaas dam area - an area we haven't been able to explore for many years due to high crime in the area.

The original organisers of this Freedom Day event are Deep South Trail, TBOM and PUFfeR Ultra.  You can read more about the event here: https://fb.me/e/14zOVO35Y

 

Rendezvous and start time:

We'll meet at 6:45am on the Blackhill Expressway. Exact starting point to be finalised on Friday.

 

Route:

The route will  be 15km in total for the runners and 7km for the hikers. I will share the route on Friday.

 

Donations:

Take Back Our Mountains (TBOM) would welcome donations which can be made via Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za/fundraisers/229527-tbom-donations/

 

What to bring: 

Water, whistle, warm/windproof top, rain jacket - weather dependent, space blanket, ICE ID - either on your phone, bracelet/tag, card in your backpack.

Please make sure that you are carrying the right equipment, enough food and water.

Important: Please remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to make sure the people behind you see which way you are going.  Please keep together and ensure that no-one is left on their own. 

 

Have a great week.

 

Lorraine 0725750914 

 

 

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 27TH APRIL - KELINPLAAS DAM WITH TAKE BACK OUR MOUNTAINS

Hi Trailers,

 

This Saturday we'll join with other trail lovers to hike and run in the Kleinplaas dam area - an area we haven't been able to explore for many years due to high crime in the area.

The original organisers of this Freedom Day event are Deep South Trail, TBOM and PUFfeR Ultra.  You can read more about the event here: https://fb.me/e/14zOVO35Y

 

Rendezvous and start time:

We'll meet at 6:45am on the Blackhill Expressway. Exact starting point to be finalised on Friday.

 

Route:

The route will  be 15km in total for the runners and 7km for the hikers. I will share the route on Friday.

 

Donations:

Take Back Our Mountains (TBOM) would welcome donations which can be made via Quicket: https://www.quicket.co.za/fundraisers/229527-tbom-donations/

 

What to bring: 

Water, whistle, warm/windproof top, rain jacket - weather dependent, space blanket, ICE ID - either on your phone, bracelet/tag, card in your backpack.

Please make sure that you are carrying the right equipment, enough food and water.

Important: Please remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to make sure the people behind you see which way you are going.  Please keep together and ensure that no-one is left on their own. 

 

Have a great week.

 

Lorraine 0725750914 

 

 

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FW: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS TMT Saturday 20th April

Hi Trailers

 

Tomorrow's run is ON

 

Weather – expect cloud and fog

 

Walking group - Confirmed

 

Rendezvous and start time

First entrance to Silvermine on the right coming from Tokai. Gates to the reserve open at 7:00am but the queues can be long so get there early and parking is limited, so please consider sharing lifts.  We'll meet at  7:15am at the parking to the left just after the gate, to start running as soon as possible thereafter.

 

Please note there is an entrance fee of R40 for SA Citizens (cash only and remember to bring your ID), unless you have Wild Card or Green Card

 

What to bring  

Water, whistle, warm/windproof top, rain jacket - weather dependent, space blanket, ICE ID - either on your phone, bracelet/tag, card in your backpack.

Please make sure that you are carrying the right equipment, enough food and water.

Important: Please remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to make sure the people behind you see which way you are going.  Please keep together and ensure that no-one is left on their own. 

PS  Sorry no dogs allowed on VOB runs

 Gae (083 55 696 79)

 

 

 

 

 

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS TMT Saturday 20th April

 

 

Hi Trailers!

 

 

This week TMT will be returning to Silvermine (Gate 1)

Our route:  Silvermine ou Wapad and the Sunbird Centre

Rendezvous and start time

First entrance to Silvermine on the right coming from Tokai. Gates to the reserve open at 7:00am but the queues can be long so get there early and parking is limited, so please consider sharing lifts.  We'll meet at  7:15am at the parking to the left just after the gate, to start running as soon as possible thereafter.

 

Please note there is an entrance fee of R40 for SA Citizens (cash only and remember to bring your ID), unless you have Wild Card or Green Card

Route
We will do this route in an anti-clockwise direction – we start off with some single tracks,  and run the Old Wagon Route.  We then cross over Ou Kaapse Weg and up the Silvermine valley via the Sunbird Centre, back to the car park at Gate 2, and cross over Ou Kaapse Weg again and back to our cars

Terrain and Distance.   Some undulating bush trails and gravel tracks via the Old Wagon Road.  Then a good downhill jog to the Sunbird centre then a gradually steeping run up the valley. 

Distance will be approx. 14 km and  in the region of 2hrs 30 mins – extra loops can be added for the faster groups – see attached route. 

Our runs are pack runs and will may split into 2 or 3 pace groups on the day.  There will be a relaxed group. 

Walking group to be confirmed on Friday

What to bring  

Water, whistle, warm/windproof top, rain jacket - weather dependent, space blanket, ICE ID - either on your phone, bracelet/tag, card in your backpack.

Please make sure that you are carrying the right equipment, enough food and water.

Important: Please remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to make sure the people behind you see which way you are going.  Please keep together and ensure that no-one is left on their own. 

PS  Sorry no dogs allowed on VOB runs

Have a great week

 Gae (083 55 696 79)

 

 

 

 

 

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Fwd: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Saturday 13th April - Tygerberg Nature Reserve

Morning Trailers,

Tomorrow's run is ON!

There will be NO walking group.

This week we have a later start, 7:30 am 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 some good single tracks and a bit of elevation for us to zigzag around with amazing panoramic views.

We will run along the designated trails giving us ±12km and beautiful views of our beloved Table Mountain.
 

We will start with the Golden Mole loop, joining up with Tortoise, down to Caracal, along the border fence to Grey Rhebok, down Honey Badger, joining up with Ukhetshe, following the path back around until we get to the Golden Mole intersection where we'll go left down Watsonia past the mast turning right down Caracal back to the visitor's centre.  

 

 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 views. There are many options for a shorter or longer run.

 

The 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 as the parking can fill up quickly, we will start as soon as possible after 07h30. 

 

  

 Terrain and distance

Mostly single-track and not very technical but it can be super slippery as the paths are smooth and hard-packed in some places.  

Groups
This is a pack run with regular regroups, we will split into speed groups with leaders and sweeps in the morning. 

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

What to bring
Water, whistle, warm/windproof top depending on weather, space blanket, ICE ID - either on your phone, bracelet/tag, or card in your backpack.

R30 entrance fee.

Important: 

Please remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to make sure the people behind you see which way you are going.   
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. 

Gary Phipson
Cell: 078 998 7687

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TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Saturday 13th April - Tygerberg Nature Reserve

Hi Trailers,

This week we have a later start, 7:30 am 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 some good single tracks and a bit of elevation for us to zigzag around with amazing panoramic views.

We will run along the designated trails giving us ±12km and beautiful views of our beloved Table Mountain.
 

We will start with the Golden Mole loop, joining up with Tortoise, down to Caracal, along the border fence to Grey Rhebok, down Honey Badger, joining up with Ukhetshe, following the path back around until we get to the Golden Mole intersection where we'll go left down Watsonia past the mast turning right down Caracal back to the visitor's centre.  

 

 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 views. There are many options for a shorter or longer run.

 

The 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 as the parking can fill up quickly, we will start as soon as possible after 07h30. 

 

  

 Terrain and distance

Mostly single-track and not very technical but it can be super slippery as the paths are smooth and hard-packed in some places.  

Groups
This is a pack run with regular regroups, we will split into speed groups with leaders and sweeps in the morning. 

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

What to bring
Water, whistle, warm/windproof top depending on weather, space blanket, ICE ID - either on your phone, bracelet/tag, or card in your backpack.

R30 entrance fee.

Important: 

Please remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to make sure the people behind you see which way you are going.   
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. 

Gary Phipson
Cell: 078 998 7687

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RE: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 6 April 2024: Kalk Bay up to Silvermine via Clovelly - Arrive early for parking due to another run

Hi Trailers!

 

Tomorrow's run is ON!

 

The weather will be overcast and windy. Please come prepared for all weather on top of the mountain.

NB: There is a 6km road run starting at Kalk Bay at 7am. The parking could be compromised. Please arrive early – before 6h30 - to get parking.

Bring headlights just in case

 

See you there

Liz 082 893 8617

 

From: Liz Brash <liz_brash@mweb.co.za>
Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2024 6:08 PM
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Subject: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 6 April 2024: Kalk Bay up to Silvermine via Clovelly

 

 

Hi Trailers

 

I hope that everyone is enjoying the long weekend! Next Saturday we do a gentle re-introduction to trail starting from Kalk Bay station parking.

Route

We'll start from Kalk Bay station parking and climb up the stairs to Boyes Drive. Here we turn left and run along the road to the Trappieskop trail. We follow this over the nek and down towards Clovelly turning left at the end to run along above the houses. This path comes out on the golf course road which we follow through to the small stone bridge where we turn left to join the path up from Sunbird centre. If you miss the stone bridge turning and run through to Sunbird, just follow the path up. We run along this path going up towards Dead Man's path. At the T junction we turn left and run towards the waterfall. Just before the stone bridge above the waterfall we turn right on to the Old Fisherman's trail and follow this through to the jeep track. We turn left for a short bit and then turn right on to the trail to Amphitheatre. We go down and through the Amphitheatre and turn left down Echo Valley to Weary Willy's and home.

Rendezvous and start time.

Meet at Kalk Bay station parking ready to run at 6h45am.

Terrain & Distance

Jeep track and single track.

Route is around 12km.

If you want to skip the amphitheatre and run on the jeep track round to Weary Willy's, it is about 14km but more runnable.

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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