TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: SATURDAY 29th August

 

Hi Trailers

 

Tomorrow’s run is ON – there is a bit of rain expected, so please come prepared.  See details below as well as a GPX of the route attached.

 

Trail Route Description: Upper Kirstenbosch → Cecilia → Constantia Nek → Contour Return

Distance: ±11–12 km

Time: ±2.5 hours

Start/Finish: Upper Kirstenbosch Gardens Gate – Rycroft Gate

Start time:  Meet at 6.45 am, ready to run at 7.00 am

Difficulty: Moderate

 

Route Overview

Start at the Upper Kirstenbosch Gardens gate and head out toward Rhodes Drive. Instead of entering the mountain trails immediately, follow the bike path running alongside the road. This is a smooth, gentle warm‑up section with steady climbing and great views of the forest.

 

Stay on the bike path until you reach the turn‑off into Cecilia Forest parking. Turn into the parking area and regroup at the Cecilia Forest entrance.

 

From here, begin the climb up through Cecilia Forest toward Constantia Nek. The ascent is steady and shaded, with a mix of singletrack and forest jeep track. Once you reach Constantia Nek, take a short breather. Turn onto the upper contour path for the return leg. This section is runnable, scenic, and mostly flat, carrying you along the mountain above Kirstenbosch. Follow the contour all the way until the trail drops you back down toward the Upper Kirstenbosch gate.

 

Highlights

Smooth bike‑path warm‑up before hitting the trails

 

Beautiful shaded climb through Cecilia Forest

 

Constantia Nek lookout as a natural regroup point

 

Flowing, runnable contour path back to Kirstenbosch

 

Group Notes

Bring water — no refill points on the route

 

Watch for cyclists on the bike path

 

Footing can be uneven on the Cecilia ascent and final descent

 

Suitable for intermediate runners comfortable with climbing and mixed terrain

 

Remember to always bring:

A whistle, WATER  a warm & waterproof/windproof top, space blanket and ICE (In case of Emergency) tag or card.

 

Unfortunately no dogs are allowed on our runs.

 

 

Regards

 

Melanie Martin

Run Manager

0839985472

 

 

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