Peak Formosa, Eastern and Western Cape, South Africa
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 5.21 mi
- Elevation gain
- 3,100 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Difficult
- Elevation loss
- 3,100 ft
- Max elevation
- 5,499 ft
- TrailRank
- 22
- Min elevation
- 2,418 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Time
- 5 hours 14 minutes
- Coordinates
- 3378
- Uploaded
- December 13, 2020
- Recorded
- September 2020
near Louterwater, Eastern Cape (Republic of South Africa)
Viewed 315 times, downloaded 4 times
Itinerary description
This is the solo summit and descent of Peak Formosa, the highest point in the Tsitsikamma region in the Southern Cape of South Africa.
This trail is not for the faint of heart as drop offs and knife edges exist, but if one is careful with ones foot placing and sticks to the trail it is fine. Take note of the last water point, way-pointed, and start early to avoid the clouds and possible inclemental weather that often occurs in the afternoons. Weather changes very quickly! Take along warm weather clothes, water, food, hat and sunscreen. Time for this track includes the ascent and descent. Take care and enjoy!
This trail is not for the faint of heart as drop offs and knife edges exist, but if one is careful with ones foot placing and sticks to the trail it is fine. Take note of the last water point, way-pointed, and start early to avoid the clouds and possible inclemental weather that often occurs in the afternoons. Weather changes very quickly! Take along warm weather clothes, water, food, hat and sunscreen. Time for this track includes the ascent and descent. Take care and enjoy!
Waypoints
Car park
0 ft
Start/Finish
Park just below the dam wall and start on the western edge of the wall of the dam next to the spillway. Follow the white footprint blaze on the sign on the opposite side of the spillway.
River
0 ft
River
Good place to refresh and top up water!
River
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Last water!
Last place to refresh and top up water for the ascent.
Summit
0 ft
Peak Formosa
1676 metres above sea level with 360 degrees panoramic views of the surrounding areas of the Tsitsikamma region and mountains!
Waypoint
0 ft
Cross
Wooden cross and Bible in a plastic box at its base.
Waypoint
0 ft
Provincial Boundary
Of the Western and Eastern Cape.
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