Hi Trailers!
This Saturday we return to Table Mountain Front Face.
Rendezvous
and start time **NOTE NEW START TIME**
Meet
at 6:25 am at Kloof Nek top parking above MyCiti parking. We
start running at 6:30 am.
How to get there?
Drive up Kloof Nek Rd to the top and follow the signs to the Cable
Station. After turning left onto Tafelberg Rd you will see a parking area on
your left, it has two levels, turn left into the upper level.
Route
A
straightforward out and back run along the scenic trail across the
North Face of Table Mountain to Oppelskop and return.
Terrain and distance
Singletrack, technical, 'undulating'. 10-14 km's depending on whether you turn around at Platties (7km return) or go to Oppelskop and return. 2h30ish.
Terrain and distance
A good fairly steep climb up to the upper contour path below Kloof Corner
ridge then along the undulating single mountain contour trail which runs across
the North face overlooking the City.
Once upon the contour path, there are a few modest gradients and most of it is
along single gravel and rocky trail with occasional precipitous short stretches
but the route is easy to follow. We will take the path up to saddle rock.
Distance is about 10-14 km's taking more or less about 2hrs 30m.
Groups
This is a pack run with regular regroups, depending on numbers – we will
split into speed groups with leaders and sweeps on the morning.
Dogs
Please note that K-Way VOB club rules do not permit dogs on our runs.
What to
bring
Water, whistle, warm/windproof top, rain jacket - weather dependent, space blanket, ICE ID - either on your phone, bracelet/tag, card in your backpack.
At this time of year, the weather can change fast. Please make sure that you are carrying the right equipment, enough food and water.
Power walkers: I will be walking with the power walkers to Platties and back.
Important: Please remember to look behind you at
every turn in the route to make sure the people behind you see which way you
are going.
Leaders of each group will ensure that no one is left behind. Please keep the
groups together and ensure that no one is left on their own.
Please remember to adhere to the COVID rules below:
Warning: Trail running is inherently more dangerous than road running. It may take place over uneven hazard strewn trails in exposed and often remote terrain where help is not always readily available.
Participation is voluntary and entirely at your own risk as although the
organizers take reasonable precautions to ensure runner safety, it cannot be
guaranteed. To this end neither the Club nor the organisers personally
can be held liable for any claims relating to inter alia, injuries,
disabilities and death. Further any minor child participating in any trail
running activity will be deemed to be doing so with the consent of his or her
guardian.
By starting out on a trail run you explicitly acknowledge that:
1] you understand the associated risks involved and accept full responsibility
for your own safety.
2] you are medically and physically fit to participate and
3] are carrying the necessary water, clothing and safety equipment required for
the particular run.
See you there!
Allison Lamb