TABLE MOUNTAIN TRAILERS - Tokai Forest - 12th October 2024
Felicity Garbers
Evening Trailers
This coming Saturday we will be making a return to Tokai Forest
Rendezvous and start time
We will meet for our briefing and to sign the register at 06:20 ready to start running at 06:30
RV at bottom of the corner of Orpen Rd and Dennendal Avenue, on the corner with the ribbons. Park in Dennendal Rd next to the forest.
Route
We'll start by crossing the road and running up the bridal path with Forest Glade Estate on our left. Once on Tokai Road turn right and head up past the braai area which heads up to the Manor House. We turn left at the bridge before the Manor House and follow this jeep track until level 2. The track meanders to the left and then to the right. Keep going up until a tree line is reached and here we head right. Once out of the trees take in the views of the back of Table Mountain, Devils Peak and looking east, of the Cape Flats.
Follow level 2 until the track splits into 3 taking the left fork. Keep going until level 3 is reached where we turn right. Follow level 3 until a larger jeep tack is reached that comes up from the Arboretum. Turn right and right again at the next hair pin bend. Head down taking the first turn to the right that runs parallel to level 3. (This is to avoid cyclists as much as possible).
Run for about 1km where we will turn left at the intersection that takes us back down past the burnt out house where we turn right. This takes us past the Arboretum and Manor House.
Head on down Tokai Road until the intesection with Zwaanswyk Road where we turn left and then double back on the horse track until the braai area fence is reached. Follow this around keeping to the right. This will take you back to Forest Glade Estate fences where we turn left and back to the cars.
Terrain and Distance
Gravel tracks and trails with some good climbing sections. Distance will be 10-12 km, with the option to do a loop of the Lower Park at the end to add another fast and flat 4km to the distance.
Walking Group to be confirmed on Friday.
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.
Please make sure that you are carrying the right equipment, enough food and water.
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. Please keep together and ensure that no-one is left on their own.
PS Sorry no dogs allowed on VOB runs
See you there
Neil & Felicity
083 777 1307
Felicity Garbers
Morning Trailers
Our run tomorrow is ON
Rendezvous and start time
We will meet for our briefing and to sign the register at 06:20 ready to start running at 06:30
RV at bottom of the corner of Orpen Rd and Dennendal Avenue, on the corner with the ribbons. Park in Dennendal Rd next to the forest.
There will be a walking group.
Hope to see you there
Gaeleen and Julian Tompkins
Hi Trailers
This Saturday we will run in Tokai forest below Elephant’s eye cave
Rendezvous and start time
We will meet at 7.20 am, ready to start running at 7.30 am
Meeting point will be on the corner of Orpen Road and Dennendal Avenue, Tokai – it’s on the corner with the ribbons. You can park in Dennedal Road next to the forest, but please be mindful where you park and not to block driveways etc
Route
We will start by crossing Orpen Road and running up the bridal path (Forest Glade Estate will be on our left)
Once we get onto Tokai Rd, we will turn right and head up past the braai area towards the Manor house, but we will turn left at the bridge before the Manor House.
We will follow this jeep track until we get to level 2, and then proceed to level 3 and maybe even to further levels. We will then may our way back down past the Arboretum and Manor house and back down to our cars. See map of suggested route as well as a GPX file. We need to be aware that it is an area also enjoyed by mountain bikers, so we will try and avoid their routes, and please don’t run on any cycle single tracks.
Terrain and Distance
Mostly gravel tracks and some good climbing sections. Distance in the region of 10 km, with the option of extending in the forest or to do a loop of the lower Tokai plantation which will add another 4 km (and maybe a stop at the secret café for a coffee!!)
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.
Please make sure that you are carrying the right equipment, enough food and water.
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. Please keep together and ensure that no-one is left on their own.
PS Sorry no dogs allowed on VOB runs
See you there
Gaeleen (Run Manager)
0835569679
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