Sat 29 June: Front Face
Allison Lamb
Hi Trailers!
This Saturday we return to Table Mountain Front Face before the route is shut down from 15 July to 1 Sep due to cable car maintenance.
Rendezvous and start time
Meet at 7:20 am at Kloof Nek top parking above MyCiti parking. We start running at 7:30 am.
PS there is now a Coffee Box in the parking lot.
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.
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. Not for those afraid of heights.
NB: Also important to note is that we cannot take the short cut up steps and through the pine forest due to roadworks, so we will go carefully up the road to the Kloof corner steps.
Route
A straightforward out and back run along the scenic trail across the North Face of Table Mountain to Oppelskop and return.
Groups
This is a pack run with regular regroups, 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.
Relaxed group: Route to be decided on the day.
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.
See you there!
