The Trails Club
of South Africa
… take a hike
The Trails Club of South Africa (TCSA) was established in Cape Town in 1983 and offers a wide variety of hikes and trails for members and visitors.
- Saturday afternoon hikes (and special outings)
- Sunday hikes (usually a full day)
- Weekend away hikes (two to four days)
- Longer trails (as far as The Drakensberg and Namibia)
- Socials (as a special occasion or on weekends away)
Why Us?
There are many hiking clubs to choose from, but we think we have a few distinguishing characteristics that set us apart.
Hiking since 1983
Experienced
Trusted
Variety of hikes
Hike grading system
Responsible hike leaders
Supercool members
Hike with us
Subscribe to our mailing list to be kept informed of last minute changes: trails.club.sa@gmail.com. You will also receive our weekly newsletter. Download our Hiking Schedule for more details and our full list of upcoming hikes.
| 01/03/2020 Sunday HANGKLIP, PRINGLE BAY, VIA LIGHTHOUSE TO BETTY’S BAY |
Start: 07:30 End: 16:00 Easy hike |
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| Margarethe Schaefer [encode]082 701 3105[/encode] or margaretheschaefer@gmail.com |
Meet here: Contact Margarethe Booking required |
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| This is a one way walk from Hangklip in Pringle Bay and ends in Betty’s Bay. The route will take us over some isolated sandy beaches, rocky beaches, foot paths just above the beach and some easy scrambling over a few rocks. You will probably glimpse a few baboons and enjoy splendid sea views. A car shuffle is required. Please bring your bathing costume. | ||
| Member Cost: R0 Visitor Cost: R30 Limit: 12 Children Welcome: Yes |
Distance: 8km Fitness: Average Exposure: None Technical: Walk |
Booking: Contact Margarethe Booking opens: 21/02/20 Booking closes: 29/02/20 |
| 07/03/2020 Saturday ELSIES PEAK CIRCUMNAVIGATION |
Start: 14:00 End: 16:30 Easy Hike |
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| Rosemary Paul [encode]078 425 1880[/encode] |
Meet here: Glencairn Spar carpark | |
| Hike up to the nek and then follow a sea-facing path we will traverse around under the cliffs before climbing to the peak | ||
| Member Cost: R0 Visitor Cost: R30 Limit: Children Welcome: Yes |
Distance: 6km Fitness: Average Exposure: None Technical: Walk |
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| 08/03/2020 Sunday BUCHUKLOOF – LOWER SECTION |
Start: 08:00 End: 18:00 Moderate Hike |
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| Brian Ford [encode]021 531 2660[/encode] or [encode]083 896 7904[/encode] or brian@solutions4storage.co.za |
Meet here: Contact Brian Booking required |
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| Hike from Nuweberg Forest Station up a jeep track into the mountains, with stunning views, to some lovely pools and waterfalls. Lots of time for relaxing and swimming at the pools before returning on a slightly different route. Bring money for coffee and koek afterwards, as well as R50 permit fee if you don’t have a Wild card. | ||
| Member Cost: R0 Visitor Cost: R30 Limit: 10 Children Welcome: No |
Distance: 13km Fitness: Fit Exposure: None Technical: Walk |
Booking: Contact Brian Booking opens: 26/02/20 Booking closes: 06/03/20 |
| 13/03/2020 Friday to 15/03/2020 Sunday KUNJE – 3 DAYS – WAITING LIST ONLY |
Start: End: Moderate Hike |
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| Debbie Marshbank [encode]073 457 5121[/encode] or dmarshbank@gmail.com |
Meet here: Contact Debbie Booking required |
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| Spend 3 days in the Kouebokkeveld on the Kunje farm (http://www.kunje.co.za/). Hike up to the top of Geelberg for great views and interesting rock formations. The Toy Story route has interesting rock formations and caves. Swim in the river, and wander around the farm orchards, or just relax in beautiful surroundings. Accommodation in the Guesthouse and Cottage and fully equipped inside and with a braai area outside. Up to 12 people could be accommodated depending on demand and cottage availability. | ||
| Member Cost: R630 Visitor Cost: R690 Limit: 10 Children Welcome: No |
Distance: 16 km Fitness: Average Exposure: None Technical: Easy scramble |
Booking: Contact Debbie Booking opens: 15/01/20 Booking closes: 31/01/20 |
Hiking Schedule
| Date(s) | Leader | Grade | Hike | Time | Distance | Description: | Grading: | Hike Leader: | Email: | Meet here: | Cost: | Booking Required: |
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| Date(s) | Leader | Grade | Hike | Time | Distance | Description: | Grading: | Hike Leader: | Email: | Meet here: | Cost: | Booking Required: |
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Our Aims & Objectives
- To organise and carry out wilderness activities for members and visitors. The chief activity will be hiking along trails and footpaths, climbing peaks and ‘kloofing’. This will be supplemented by such other complementary activities as the Committee may from time to time deem to be suitable.
- To promote conservation, both by word and deed, of our natural (indigenous) and historical environment, which will include the protection of indigenous flora, fauna, soil, water and buildings of historical significance, especially those in wilderness areas.
- To communicate with and support similar organisations such as The Mountain Club of South Africa, Wildlife Society, Botanical Society, Department of Environmental Affairs and so on.
- To promote the fitness and health of members through their participation in the Club’s outdoor activities.
- To promote friendship and fellowship among members of the Club and others with an interest in wilderness and especially hiking activities.
- To act in a responsible fashion in the wilderness with an emphasis on safety of members, and to respect the land and property of the landowners on whose ground we hike.