August 2010

Date

Event

Description

Sun 1

Uitkyk hike

Magnificent views of Hartbeespoort dam once you reach the top. Well worth the effort!! Be sure to carry at least 2 litres of water on this hike!

Wed 4

Inspiration Mountain hike

A venue close to Hartbeespoort Dam. Pleasant hiking and not too far to travel enjoy lunch back at the cars.

Fri 6 – Mon 9

Giants/ Lotheni Passes -wilderness hike (Drakensberg)

A new hike to be experienced. A must for a strong hiker. Lovely views to be seen.

Fri 6 – Mon 9

Kaapschehoop Hutted Trail

(B14)

Payment on Booking

A delightful town full of history, a focal point of the gold rush in the 1880’s. Hike on top of the escarpment with erode valleys, cliffs, indigenous forests, hills & streams.

Sun 8

Castle Gorge hike

Wind carved stone statues, shady kloofs and cool pools and waterfalls. What more could you ask for?

Tues 10

Slide Show/Club Evening

JHC members/non-members slide show. Do you have any interesting slides to show +/- 12 images per person.

 Contact Peter Faugust by 10 July

Wed 11

Segwati Ranch hike

Always a favourite .Choose your own distance to hike and enjoy the abundance of game on the property.

Sun 15

Oliphants Nek hike

At the end of the Magaliesberg range overlooking the Olifantsnek dam. Walk around the crater. Excellent views. Make sure that you a minimum of 2 litres of water.

Sun 15

Adventure Rock Climbing

B10)

Climb at the wall at Kya Sands. Facilitator  will assist you.

Wed 18

Groenkloof Nature Reserve hike

Near the Fountains in Pretoria. Enjoy this pleasant hike and maybe watch some of the game that roams around the reserve.

Sun 22

Fountain Gully hike

A steep ascent but once on top the views are great. You can hike along the top and swim in the rock pools.

Sun 22

Tswaing Crater hike

Meet @ 08h00 outside game, Fourways Mall

A trail through the bushveld, on Gauteng’s doorstep, leads one around one of the world’s most extraordinary heritage locations, the Tswaing Meteorite Crater.

Wed 25

Castle Gorge hike

This ever-popular hike has it all. Pack a picnic lunch which you can enjoy at the pools or elsewhere. A camera comes in handy as well.

Fri 27 -Sun 29

Foothold Monthly camp or day visit

Facilities open to all. Laze, walk, bird watch, socialise or help with maintenance. Sat evening s/c braai. Own or official hike on Sunday.

Sun 29

Foothold hike & braai

The chain ladder and Footloose gully will get you to the expansive summit plateau with its pools and easy walking on top.