Wikiloc | Cape Point - Cannon to Beach Trail

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Distance: 5.12 mi
Elevation gain: 804 ft
Technical difficulty: Moderate
Elevation loss: 804 ft
Max elevation: 873 ft
TrailRank: 52
Min elevation: 105 ft
Trail type: Loop

Time: 3 hours 14 minutes
Coordinates: 769
Uploaded: November 28, 2016
Recorded: November 2016

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near Brightwater, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)

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Itinerary description

This is a really nice loop trail at Cape Point that starts and ends at the Buffelsfontein Visitor Center. The trail heads north and peaks at Kanonkop where there are great views. It then turns back to the south, descends to sea level and follows the shoreline to the beach at Buffels Bay. The final leg is a roadway and path that returns you back up to the visitor centre.

Lots of interesting sights along the way including wildlife (some dangerous) and some places to swim too. Highlights include the cannon at Kanonkop (it was used to announce or warn that ships were heading to Simon's Town), a 120 year old kiln, Da Gama cross (dedicated to the Portuguese explorer), a picnic area and a beautiful beach at Buffels Bay.

Views of Cape Point are outstanding.

Waypoints

Bridge

A small bridge over a smaller stream.

Bordjiesrif Road

Cross over the road to Bordjiesrif.

Intersection 2

Take a left and head towards Kanonkop and the main gate.

Kanonkop

Kanonkop is where the canon is located at the top of a hill with great view of False Bay and the point.

Booi Se Skerm

To extend the hike you can follow the road north to Venus Pool. This is not the best place for swimming, the pools at Bordjiesrif or the beach at Buffels Bay are much nicer.