Hi Trailers
This Saturday we'll explore Silvermine East starting from Kalk Bay station parking.
Route
We meet at the parking at Kalk Bay station opposite the Norman Road steps. We follow the various steps up to Boyes Drive and wind our way up to Weary Willy's. Here we go straight up Echo Valley, turning left and then right at the top to do some flowing downhill running down Dead Man's path. We follow the jeep track to visit the waterfall, and run toward Gate 2 turning right before the gate to climb up to Fat Lady cave. From there we descend to the jeep track turning right to Junction Pool. There are many routes back.
We can detour to Muizenberg cave on the way or turn left at junction Pool towards Nellie's Pool; pass Nellie's Pool and then left down the single track through Mimetes Valley (or keep straight on the jeep track). We don't go down to Bailey's Kloof but keep an eye out for the turning to the right turning to get back to the jeep track. Follow the jeep track back to Weary Willy's and back down to Kalk Bay
I have attached a map of the Silvermine East route, showing the route, as well as a GPX file and snip shot of the alternative, shorter route – which was 11 km
Plenty of nice options for coffee/breakfast/swim after the run
Rendezvous and start time
Park in the Kalk Bay station parking next to Cape to Cuba opposite Wetsuit Warehouse before 6h45am ready to start running at 7h00am
Terrain & Distance
The route is a combination of jeep track and single track starting with a climb up to the top of Echo Valley.
The long route is around 14km and the alternative route documented is around 12km. There are many shorter options. The exact route will be decided by the group leader/group decision on the day.
What to bring
Water, whistle, warm top, 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
Run Manager
Gae Tompkins (083 55 696 79)
Total Sports VOB Medium Distance
Trail Running Group
Blog: http://vobtrailwrg.blogspot.com/
Warning: Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running. It takes 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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