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Personal Emergency Contact Number
Please have your emergency contact number(s) under ICE (In Case of Emergency) in your cell phone and on a label/card of some sort attached to your daypack. Details should consist of your name, ID number, name of medical aid and membership number (your medical aid card should be with you too) and the name and number(s) of someone to contact. Emergency personnel will look for your ICE details. Local hospitals will not send out an ambulance or paramedics if your medical aid details are not available. Please carry these important details with you on each hike.
Most often changes are announced on Facebook.
Saturday Hikes
Please get to the starting point by 13h45 in order for the hike to begin on time. Some hikes start at different times.
For directions to the starting point, please PHONE the organiser between 12h00 and 12h45 on the day of the hike, don’t SMS.
Children are welcome but check suitability of hike with leader.
Please bring at least 1 litre of water, a snack for half time and a hat.
Sunday Hikes (Full Day)
Always phone the hike leader beforehand to let him/her know to expect you on the hike.
Please try to get to the meeting places at least 10 minutes earlier to help with arranging lifts.
Bring the correct amount of money as change may not be available.
It is advisable to bring at least 2 litres of water, mid-morning snack, lunch and a hat.
Meeting Place : Union Main Centre, Old Main Road, Pinetown to depart at 08h00. If there is a change to the meeting time or venue this will be noted in the hiking schedule below. This is not used that often.
If it is raining, please check with the hike leader before setting out for the meeting place.
NB : if you need a lift from the meeting place, contact the hike leader or one of the hike organisers to arrange
Wednesday Morning Hikes: Organised by Coleen Seath
Please check details of the Wednesday Hikes with Colin Turner on 031 708 3517 or Coleen Seath on 031 202 2279 / 082 735 7659 (who will co-ordinate with leaders) You can also find out about the Wednesday hikes on the our Facebook page posted there a few days before.
NB – IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT INDIVIDUALS HIKE AT ENTIRELY THEIR OWN RISK. THE CLUB, ITS OFFICERS, HIKE LEADERS AND MEMBERS CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY/LOSS SUSTAINED BY PARTICIPANTS IN CLUB ACTIVITIES. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL FOR EACH HIKE.
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Sat 4 Apr 2026 Rocky Bay (Park Rynie)
Jon - 082 459 1522 | Grade 2 | 9km
Time: 08:45 Entrance Fee: R30. Walk the coastal forest trails of Rocky Bay, passing streams and wetlands with varied bird life. Lunch afterward at the Rocky Bay restaurant. Meeting Point: Rocky Bay Cycle Trails Car Park, Old Main Road, Park Rynie (N2 Exit 104) Bookings via WhatsApp are essential and open 7 days prior to the hike date.
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Sun 5 Apr 2026 Westown Circular
Rob Krogh - 083 380 5278 | Grade 4 | 15km
Time: 7:45. 680m elevation gain. A circular route from Westown shopping centre to Bona Terra Café, returning via Mackintosh Falls and Clifton Lookout. Meet at 7:45 am for an 8:00am start.
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Sat 11 Apr 2026 Monteseel
Phillip Collyer - 082 417 0204 | Grade 2 | 7km
Time: 13:00. Parking: Hacienda Pub (R10). Enjoy expansive views of the Monteseel escarpment, overlooking the Valley of a Thousand Hills and Hammarsdale to the south. Refreshments at Hacienda Pub afterward. Bookings via WhatsApp are essential and open 7 days prior to the hike date.
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Sun 12 Apr 2026 Gray Mares Tail Falls
Lizelle - 083 249 8388 |
Details to follow
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Sat 18 Apr 2026 Alverstone Nature Reserve
Suhail & Bilkis - 076 037 6873 | Grade 1/3 | 9km
Time: 08:15. Fee: R50 per person. Explore this beautiful private nature reserve with wildlife, rocky trails, waterfalls, steep inclines and declines, and rope sections. Grade 1 hikers will enjoy the top escarpment to the first dam with expansive views before returning to the picnic area. Grade 3 hikers will continue along narrow rocky trails to the second dam and waterfalls. Bookings via WhatsApp are essential and open 7 days prior to the hike date.
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Sun 19 Apr 2026 St Heliers
Peter McElwee - 078 611 0752 | Grade 3 | 14km
Parking Fee: R10 Giba Fee: R50 New route along Giba ridge, down into the park and along forgotten trails. Meet at NU driving range at 7:15 am for a 7:30am start.
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Sat 25 Apr 2026 Springside Nature Reserve
Ann Olds - 083 666 5630 (WhatsApp) | Grade 2 | 7km
Time: 13:45. Donation: R30. Meeting Point: Springside Nature Reserve parking lot Enjoy scenic trails with expansive views, bird life, and wooden bridge crossings over streams. Bookings via WhatsApp are essential and open 7 days prior to the hike date.
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Sun 26 Apr 2026 Old Baldy (Isithumba)
Abdullah Dada - 084 478 6779 | Grade 4 | 10km
Time: 8:00. Park Fee: TBC. Scenic hike through Isithumba village, along the Umgeni River followed by a steep climb up Old Baldy(400m alt) to some spectacular views of the valley. Steep path with some scrambling. Meet at 8am at Isithumba Adventure.
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Sat 2 May 2026 Iphithi Falls & Longshadow Trail
Abdullah Dada - 084 4786 779 | Grade 3 | 8km
Time: 07:45. Grade: 3 (±8 km). Entry: R70 (Credit card or Rhino Card only, no cash) Meeting Point: Krantzkloof Nature Reserve Experience the spectacular Iphithi Falls, steep climbs, rocky pathways, and expansive views. Continue along the Longshadow Trail to Porcupine Falls, including a peaceful river walk. Bookings via WhatsApp are essential and open 7 days prior to the hike date.
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Sun 3 May 2026 Wynnifreds
Peter McElwee - 078 611 0752 | Grade 3 | 12km
Time: 7:45. Donation: R30 towards upkeep of trail. A stunning circular hike that encompasses Ngobinkulu Tala Valley and Ngomankulu Mountain, where on a clear day it has views all the way to the berg. Refreshments available at the restaurant if desired. Meet at 7:45am to start hiking at 8am from Wynnifreds café
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Sat 9 May 2026 Honey Trails (Inchanga/Drummond)
Divesh - 072 235 3104 | Grade 3 | 10km
Time: 13:00. Donation: R30. A beautiful private nature reserve offering expansive views, meandering grassland paths, steep inclines and declines, and river crossings. Bookings via WhatsApp are essential and open 7 days prior to the hike date.
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Sat 9 May 2026 Weekend Away - Mount Park
Phillip Collyer - 082 417 0204 | Grade 3 | 10km
Special Treat - 2 Hikes. Time: Leopard Trail - 09:00. Time: Lourie Flight & Hyrax Trail - 13:30.
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Sun 10 May 2026 Weekend Away - Mount Park Ihlosane Summit
Phillip Collyer - 082 417 0204 | Grade 4 | 6km
Time: 9:00. 3-4 hours,455m elevation. Fitness required. Day visitors: R60pp.Meet at Mount Park Guest Farm at 9am. Hike will be adjusted to weather. We have successfully done this hike in drizzle and misty conditions.
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Sat 16 May 2026 Virginia Bush Nature Reserve (Durban North)
Rob Krogh - 083 380 5278 | Grade 2 | 8km
Time: 13:00. Meeting Point: Merge Coffee, 45 Hinton Place, Virginia, Durban North. Enjoy coastal forest trails, sand dunes, lookout viewpoints, shaded paths, and steady inclines to the upper section of the reserve. Bookings via WhatsApp are essential and open 7 days prior to the hike date.
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Sun 17 May 2026 Mount Moreland part 1
Rani Reddy - 082 086 5685 | Grade 3 | 13km
Time: 7:45. Join Rani on a geographic expedition of the Mount Moreland area. Come prepared for an adventure. BYO for post hike picnic/drinks. Meet at 7:45am at Barn Swallows View site.
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Sat 23 May 2026 Umdloti Beach Forest
Suhail - 076 037 6873 | Grade 2 | 8km
Time: 07:00. Meeting Point: Second parking lot (arrive early to secure parking near the coffee kiosk). A scenic coastal and forest beach walk with possible wildlife sightings. Bookings via WhatsApp are essential and open 7 days prior to the hike date.
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Sun 24 May 2026 Bisley Nature Reserve
Nicole - 082 486 7573 | Grade 2 | 12km
Time: 7:30. This Nature Reserve spans 350 hectares of thornveld and grassland, diverse wildlife including Giraffe, Impala, Zebra and a wide variety of birdlife.
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Sat 30 May 2026 Camp Orchards
Jenny - 084 952 0622 | Grade 2 | 7km
Time: 8:15. Donation: R30. Experience the charm of Camp Orchards, a sustainable community movement featuring river crossings, a natural bridge, grazing cows, and moderate inclines. Lunch afterward. Fresh produce may be purchased from the farm. Bookings via WhatsApp are essential and open 7 days prior to the hike date Meet at 8:15 am for an 8:30am start.
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Sun 31 May 2026 Virginia Trails Eston
Divesh Maharaj - | Grade 3 | 15km
Time: 8:00. Entrance fee: R50. Magnificent setting surrounded by beautiful scenery, high sandstone cliffs, deep valleys, streams and dams.
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Sat 6 Jun 2026 Summerveld (Hillcrest)
Divesh Maharaj - 072 235 3104 | Grade 2 | 8km
Time: 13:00. Meeting Directions: Exit 33 from the M13, left into Kassier Road, continue towards the Farmers Market. First right into Macintosh Drive to Summerveld Jockey Academy. Continue approximately 2 km, pass dams on the right, under the bridge past the clubhouse to the fields on the left for parking. Enjoy countryside trails with river crossings, rolling hills, tall gum trees, dams, horses, and cattle. Bookings via WhatsApp are essential and open 7 days prior to the hike date.
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Sun 7 Jun 2026 The Three-Forest Traverse
Bilkis Khan - 082 536 5961 | Grade 3 | 12km
Time: 8:15. Meeting Point: 2nd Parking Lot South Beach Road, Umdoti (Opposite Doloras Coffee Kiosk) 08:15 AM for an 08:30 AM Sharp Start. 3 Forests & A Lagoon (Umdloti to Umhlanga Hike) Join us for a unique winter traverse through three distinct coastal ecosystems. Includes forest inclines, beach trekking and a lagoon crossing. Gear: Crossing: Water shoes recommended! Or go barefoot Forest: Hiking shoes Other: A small towel, sun hat Hvdration/Snacks: 2L water & snacks
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Sat 13 Jun 2026 Palmiet Nature Reserve (Westville)
Linda - 083 353 8319 | Grade 3 | 7km
Time: 13:00. Donation: R30. Scenic trails with river crossings and expansive views across Westville. Steep inclines, declines, and narrow pathways. Technical ability required. Bookings via WhatsApp are essential and open 7 days prior to the hike date.
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Sun 14 Jun 2026 Rocky Bay
Abdullah Dada - 084 4786 779 | Grade 2 | 15km
Time: 8:00. Entrance Fee: R30. Walk the lovely coastal forest trails of Rocky Bay, passing streams, the causeway, the dam and wetlands where a variety of birdlife can be seen. Beautiful sea views on the way back. Meet at 8am at Rocky Bay cycle trails carpark.
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Sat 20 Jun 2026 Umhlanga Promenade
Suhail - 076 037 6873 | Grade 1 | 7km
Time: 13:00. A relaxed coastal forest and beach walk featuring the iconic lighthouse, wooden bridge crossings, and scenic ocean views. Bookings via WhatsApp are essential and open 7 days prior to the hike date.
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Sun 21 Jun 2026 Blythedale
Mukesh Mawalall - 083 265 4335 |
Details to follow.
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Sat 27 Jun 2026 Everton Conservancy
Ann Olds - 083 666 5630 | Grade 3, vertigo | 7km
Time: 13:45. Donation: R30. Directions: Provided upon booking. Hike along the cliff above Longshadow Gorge, descend to the river with multiple crossings, followed by a steep ascent and ladder section to the cliff path. Bookings via WhatsApp are essential and open 7 days prior to the hike date.
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Sun 28 Jun 2026 Cumberland
Mthobisi Ndlovu - 073 812 8623 | Grade 4 | 12km
Time: 8:00. Fee: R70. Nature Reserve just outside PMB. Hike down to the Umgeni River taking the Lolombazo trail. Walk along the ridge, down to the river, to the bottom of main waterfall and then back up. Steep climb, boulder climbing, slippery sections and scrambling over rocks. Meet at picnic site at 8am.
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