RE: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 28 September Pipetrack, Diagonal and Echo Valley

Hi Trailers

 

Our run tomorrow is ON.

 

The weather is predicted to be cool, drizzly and windy. Please come suitably dressed - warm and waterproof clothing.

 

There is NO walking group.

 

Lorraine will be running the pipetrack and exploring some of the paths below it.

 

See you there

Liz

082 893 8617

 

From: liz_brash@mweb.co.za <liz_brash@mweb.co.za>
Sent: Sunday, 22 September 2024 16:41
To: 'tmtrailers@googlegroups.com' <tmtrailers@googlegroups.com>
Subject: FW: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - SATURDAY 28 September Pipetrack, Diagonal and Echo Valley

 

Hi Trailers

 

We return to the top of table mountain this week starting at Kloof Nek parking, going up via Diagonal, exploring Echo Valley and descending via Kasteelspoort. Diagonal has some exposure – for those that don't enjoy exposure there are various options – run through to ascend via Woody Ravine and descend via Kasteelspoort or out and back on the pipetrack

Route

We park at Kloof Nek and start off with a 2.5km jaunt along the pipe track. When we reach the turn off to Diagonal we turn left and ascend to the top of the mountain. We can explore Valken Labyrinth before turning left and running through the Valley of the Red Gods to the Junction in Echo Valley. We turn right to run along the valley. At the second junction there are 2 options:

Short:  Turn right and run down to meet the jeep track from the dams, Turn right on to the jeep track and run through to Kasteelspoort, down and back along the pipe track (12km)

Long: Continue straight to Smuts Track, turn right and run through to the Aqueduct junction. Turn down Aqueduct and run through to the dam wall and the jeep track. Follow the same route home as the short run (16km)

Rendezvous and start time

Meet at Kloof Nek parking at 6h20 ready to run at 6h30

Terrain & Distance

Pipetrack, jeep track and single track. Short route 12km Longer route 16km

What to bring 

Appropriate clothes for possible rain, 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
• Please ensure that you are carrying personal medication required if suffering from any medical conditions
• 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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