PROPERTIES — MPUMALANGA
Gold Rush
"If you think you’ve peaked, find a new mountain."
Venue Information
Venue Overview | Gold Rush is a pristine bouldering area on a private farm along the Treur River near Graskop, Mpumalanga. It offers novices and experts a range of bouldering problems in a beautiful setting suitable for everyone, including young children. As access is controlled, it is important to notify the landowners about intended private visits – see contact details below. |
Permit / Permission info | At least 1 MCSA member per party. |
Approx travel time from Jhb | About 4 hours. Gold Rush is about 22km outside of Graskop. |
Parking info | Parking is alongside the dirt road on Gold Rush property, within walking distance of the boulders. |
Walk-in | All boulder areas are within an easy 20 minutes walk from the parking. |
Accommodation | Camping on the property is not permitted, but about 25km further down the road is the Blyde River campsite. There are also Chalets available in Graskop. |
Availability of drinking water | Water from the Treur River is suitable for drinking. |
Climbing route guide | A full route guide is available from www.climb.co.za |
Climbing info | There are over 200 boulder problems spread over 14 different areas. Bouldering grades range from the very easy (3) to very hard (7C). Most of the problems are within the easy to moderate range, making Gold Rush an ideal introductory destination for beginners. Be sure to pace yourself though, as the featured rock tends to be rough on delicate hands. |
Child-friendly | Gold Rush is a child friendly venue as all bouldering areas are within easy walking distance. |
Swimming | The Treur River has some fantastic wade pools. |
Camp fires | Fires are strictly forbidden. |
Other attractions | Gold Rush offers visitors a range of activities in addition to bouldering, including hiking, bird-watching, swimming, and picnics providing that no fires are lit and no littering (including cigarette butts) occurs. In addition, major tourist attractions such as Bourke’s Luck Potholes and God’s Window are within a short drive’s distance. |
| Dangers | Fires are strictly forbidden. Due to the proximity of the river, toddlers need to be under strict parental supervision. |
Contact details | Contact Neil Margetts (083 669 3028) or Gustav Janse van Rensburg at +27 (0) 13 257 0363 or 082 753 3695 for details and current gate codes. |
Disclaimer
Mountaineering, rock climbing, abseiling, hiking and other related activities are inherently dangerous and can lead to or cause serious injury, material loss and even death. The Mountain Club of South Africa advises that you only participate in these activities if you are competent to do so, or are under the guidance of an experienced person, and you are using the correct equipment. Any activity in which you participate, is done entirely at your own risk. The Mountain Club of South Africa accepts no liability or responsibility whatsoever for any accident, injury, death or material loss arising from participation in MCSA activities, no matter in what manner caused and whether allegedly due to negligence or not.