Monday, 19 October 2026

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS: Saturday 24 October 2026 - Tygerberg Nature Reserve

Happy Monday Trailers!

This week we're in The North with a later start at Tygerberg Nature Reserve. 

Route details
The park is not big but there are good single tracks and a bit of elevation for us to zig and zag around with amazing panoramic views. 
We will start with the Duiker loop and then join up with Tortoise up to the transmitter, along Watsonia and down right onto Grey Rhebok.  Following the border to Honey Badger and then joining up with Ukhetshe we will follow the path back round until we get to the Golden Mole intersection where we'll go right and wiggle waggle back to the visitors center.  

 All in all, around 12km and about 2.5 hours for the relaxed group as we stop to admire the view. 

Rendezvous and Start Time

The main entrance parking lot is at the end of Totius Street, Welgemoed. 
The park opens at 07h30 but please come earlier as parking can fill quickly, we will meet just inside the gate passed the ticket office to avoid a queue. We'll start as close to 07h30 as we can.
Please note there is a R40 entrance fee and the reserve gate is cashless. This reserve is not part of SANParks or Cape Nature, so My Green Card will not work here.

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What to bring 
Entrance fee, water, whistle, warm, wind, or waterproof top depending on weather plus your space blanket and ICE information.

 Important:
This is a pack run with regular regroups. We usually split into two or three pace groups. Group leaders will be indicated on the day. Remember to look behind you at every turn in the route to ensure the people behind you see which way you are going. 
  
*Please note adjustments to the route may be made whilst running depending on the group and weather conditions.

  

Unfortunately no dogs are allowed on our runs.

 

 

Have a great week!

Samantha
0723144341
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Friday, 16 October 2026

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Fw: Saturday 17th October - Let's go up..

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The above picture shows a lot...
Unfortunately for this very beautiful route, at TMT time, there looks to be high, mid and low cloud.  Lots of it.
The rain shows very little, but it shows.
Temperature perfect, but plan a warm top and a rain top along with your water and snacks.

It is often ok at the cars and very cold at the top.

The wind shows a change while we are out - from North to South, and the South can be FREEZING cold, be warned.

See you tomorrow at 7am..


Geoff Nell

+27 82 570 4405

geoff@edgetec.co.za

www.edgetec.co.za

 


From: Geoff Nell <geoff@edgetec.co.za>
Sent: Sunday, October 11, 2026 8:31 PM
To: tmtrailers@googlegroups.com <tmtrailers@googlegroups.com>
Subject: Saturday 17th October - Let's go up..
 

Start 7am Theresa Avenue Camps Bay

We go up the cement, left, up Diagonal BUT...
Continue going up Porcupine instead of right at the diagonal sign after the rocks.  The rocks should be magnificent if the water is running.  Fantastic scenery on that side of the mountain, let's hope the viz is clear.
At the top, there are various options, don't be fooled by the distance, there is some climbing:
Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It takes place over 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.

4] no doggies


Geoff

082 570 4405

 

Wednesday, 14 October 2026

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS RANDOLPH MORT

Dear Trailers,

It is with great sadness that we pass on the news that Randolph Mort, one of the original members of Table Mountain Trailers, has passed away.

Randolph was a faithful presence on our Saturday mornings for many years. He signed the register for his 177th sortie back in 2024. He was also a trailblazer in the literal sense: in September 2014 he went to a great deal of trouble to pioneer the Hout Bay / Oude Schip / Rocket Road route beforehand, and it turned out to be a great success, with 27 of us out on the day.

The details of his memorial service are:

Date: Saturday 17 October 2026
Time: 3:00 pm
Venue: Plumstead Presbyterian Church, Victoria Road, Plumstead

All who knew Randolph are welcome to attend. If you have a memory or photo of him you would like to share, please reply to this email and I will pass it on to his family.

Our thoughts are with Randolph's family and friends at this sad time.

With warm regards,
Lorraine and Gaeleen
Table Mountain Trailers

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Sunday, 11 October 2026

TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Saturday 17th October - Let's go up..

Start 7am Theresa Avenue Camps Bay

We go up the cement, left, up Diagonal BUT...
Continue going up Porcupine instead of right at the diagonal sign after the rocks.  The rocks should be magnificent if the water is running.  Fantastic scenery on that side of the mountain, let's hope the viz is clear.
At the top, there are various options, don't be fooled by the distance, there is some climbing:
Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It takes place over 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.

4] no doggies


Geoff

082 570 4405

 

Friday, 2 October 2026

Fwd: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Saturday 3 Oct @ 6.30am Rhodes Mem, Blockhouse, Oppelskop

Tomorrow's run is ON. Weather looks good, expect a few gusts of wind 

Margaret 
072 432 2768 

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From: Margaret Möller <margaretrunning@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 28 Sept 2026, 05:01
Subject: TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS Saturday 3 Oct @ 6.30am Rhodes Mem, Blockhouse, Oppelskop
To: TMTrailers@googlegroups.com <tmtrailers@googlegroups.com>


MorningTrailers


Saturday 3 Oct @ 6.30am we run from Rhodes Mem lower parking gate to Kings Blockhouse, up Mowbray Ridge then via Devils Peak traverse to Oppelskop returning via the lower contour path to the cannon, down to the lower jeep track back to the start.. 
Distance: approximately 14.4kms
The shorter distance 11.3kms does not include the climb and elevation

Start 6.30am from Rhodes Mem lower parking gate
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Route GPX 
GPX download on TMT WhatsApp 

See you there

Margaret Möller
0724322768

Totalsports VOB's Medium Distance Trail Group
Blog: http://vobtrailwrg.blogspot.com/ <http://vobtrailwrg.blogspot.com/>

Warning:  Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running.  It takes place over 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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