The Gorge car park is the starting point. Initially follow the path to The Gorge. Take the sign-posted path towards Devil’s Hoek Valley. After a further 1.6 km a path branches to the left, leading across a stream just below a forest and into Vemvaan Valley. After crossing a second stream the path, now less […]
GRADE: E TIME: 4½ hours. DISTANCE: 15 km return. TERRAIN: Undulating path. The Gorge car park is the starting point. Initially follow the path to The Gorge. After about 30 minutes the path emerges from a forest, and there is a signpost to Devil’s Hoek Valley. A further 10 minutes walk will bring you to,
GRADE: D GRADE: C+ if you continue past the Chain Ladder for better views and more excitement. TIME: 5 hours return. DISTANCE: 14 km return. TERRAIN: The path is easy to follow and climbs gradually. The only part that may present difficulties is the last two kilometres in the Gorge itself, which involves boulder hopping
GRADE: D+ TIME: 4½ hours DISTANCE: 13 km. TERRAIN: Undulating path with steep sections and some scrambling. Cross the Mahai below the casual car park. Follow the path up and across the sign-posted intersection. Just beyond it is a signpost pointing left up Broome Hill valley. Climb steadily until reaching the Grotto forest. Just before
GRADE: C+ TIME: 8 hours. DISTANCE: 15 km. TERRAIN: Undulating path with steep and slippery sections and chain ladders, and is not suitable for small children or those with a fear of heights. Proceed via Goodoo Bush and The Crack to the top of Goodoo Falls. Continue up the slope, keeping the top of the
GRADE: C+ TIME: 5½ hours. DISTANCE: 11 km. TERRAIN: Undulating path with steep and slippery sections and chain ladders, and is not suitable for small children or those with a fear of heights. From Goodoo Bush continue up the valley for another 1.2 km, where a path will be seen leading towards The Crack. The
GRADE: C+ TIME: 6½ hours return. (Or 8 hours round trip). DISTANCE: 22 km return. (Or 24 km round trip). TERRAIN: Undulating path with steep sections. Proceed to the Dooley Waters-Basuto Gate junction. Turn right to continue up the Mahai valley to the Mahai Falls. This is a popular picnic spot with an inspiring view
GRADE: C TIME: 6 hours. DISTANCE: 14 km return. TERRAIN: Undulating path with steep sections. Proceed to the upper end of Goodoo Bush via Tiger Falls. Continue up the valley on the main bridle path overlooking the Mahai stream for about 2.5 km. Cross the Mahai stream – a very attractive picnic spot – and
GRADE: E TIME: 3 hours round trip. DISTANCE: 10 km. TERRAIN: Undulating path. There is a road to the camp, but only residents may drive beyond the sign-posted Gorge parking area. Follow the paved road, either from the visitor centre or the Gorge car park to the hutted camp at the back of Dooley. Here
GRADE: E TIME: 2½ hours. DISTANCE: 7 km round trip. TERRAIN: Undulating path. Take the route towards The Cascades, but take a left turn the road past the Mahai campground. The falls are reached at the first large stream and forest patch below Dooley. Return via Goodoo Bush by continuing along the path and across
