Hi Trailers!
This week we'll be returning to Silvermine for a route we last did in November 2025.
Rendezvous and start time
First entrance to Silvermine on the right coming from Tokai (dam side). Gates to the reserve open at 7:00am but the queues can be long so get there early.
We’ll have briefing at 7:15am in the parking area immediately to the left after the gate and start running soon at 7:30am.
Please note there is an entrance fee of R44 for SA Citizens (cash only and remember to bring your ID), unless you have Wild Card or Green Card.*
Also please note that there is no cell phone signal at Silvermine so please don't hope that we will get your "running late" message and wait for you if you are late. You’ll have to catch up! Sorry!
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 at the bottom of the hill, where the turnoff to Noordhoek is, 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 for the slower runners. Extra loops can be added for the faster group.
Our runs are pack runs and may split into 2 or 3 smaller pace groups on the day.
What to bring
Water, whistle, warm/windproof top, rain jacket - weather dependent, space blanket, ICE ID - either on your phone, bracelet/tag, or 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.
Sorry - no dogs allowed on VOB runs
Have a great week!
Lorraine
072 575 0914
*The My Green Card can be purchased at the SANParks office in Tokai and is excellent value. https://www.sanparks.org/parks/table-mountain/cards-permits/my-green-card
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