PROPERTIES — NORTH WEST
Easterkloof
"If you think you’ve peaked, find a new mountain."
Venue Information
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Venue Overview |
With no steep walk-ins and a waterfall, Easterkloof is a beautiful and accessible hiking kloof in the Magaliesberg. The first time an MCSA meet took place here was over the Easter weekend, hence the name Easterkloof. The kloof offers a range of hikes of various lengths through a beautiful gorge along the stream bed. |
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Permit / Permission info |
Easterkloof is privately owned. A permit is required for all visitors (including MCSA members) to this property. |
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Approx travel time from Jhb |
Approx 90 minutes |
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Parking info |
Parking is available on Francois Junod’s farm. A parking fee is payable. |
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Walk-in |
The amount of time taken to walk in depends on your level of fitness and how far you plan to go. The start of the walk is relatively easy but becomes harder the further you choose to hike. |
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Accommodation |
None available; Easterkloof is a day venue. |
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Availability of drinking water |
Plenty of water as the walk follows the stream up the kloof. |
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Climbing route guide |
No climbing available. |
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Climbing info |
No climbing available. |
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Child-friendly |
Dependent on child’s ability to walk. More suited to children 12 years and older. |
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Swimming |
Yes. |
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Camp fires |
Strictly not allowed. |
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Other attractions | A wide variety of birds, animals and plants, beautiful scenery and a waterfall. |
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Contact details |
Contact Mark Barlow for further info: markbarlow@vodamail.co.za or 082 456 6252 |
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.