Vertigo warnings as Ramblers hikers head west
There are various river crossings so take your hiking pole
DURBAN Ramblers Hiking Club heads out west this weekend.
On Saturday, 2 March hikers will explore Palmiet Nature Reserve in Westville.
Call hike leader Werner on 084-206-7836 about this grade three, moderate walk of about 7km which carries a vertigo warning.
There are various river crossings (so take your hiking pole) with sights of indigenous bush and grasslands. Enjoy snacks at cascades and drinks afterwards at Waxy O’Connor’s. There is a R30 donation to the conservancy. Meet at 1.45pm at Palmiet Nature Reserve off Old New Germany Road in Westville.
On Sunday, 3 March hikers will head out to Kloof Beacon at Krantzkloof Nature Reserve (KKNR) with hike leader Abdullah Dada (call on 084-478-6778).
This grade three/moderate 12km hike also carries a vertigo warning as hikers traipse through the forest and up to the Lingwood Trig beacon for views towards Umhlanga and inland towards the Drakensberg. The return will be back along the river. Enjoy drinks at Tina’s afterwards. Park fees are R40. Meet in time for a 8am start at the KKNR main car park at 152 Kloof Falls Road.
