Silvermine East Gate to Sunbird Center via Silvermine Valley – (Silvermine East NR – Cape Town)
near Oude Raapkraal, Western Cape (South Africa)
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Intersection to go down to Silvermine Waterfall 11:50
Dry this Feb but substantial after good rains. A steep climb don and back up again. assisted by wooden boardwalk, stairs and railings
Right to Silvermine Valley and Views 11:51
Staying to the right takes to Silvermine Valley and Sunbird Center at the Bottom
Intersection Follow towards Silvermine Valley and Erica Mimosa 12:05
The intersection, follow the sign towards the valley
Path Diverges, Exit at Silvermine Valley (Sunbird Center) 12:11
The intersection of the two footpaths, take the right split to head to the Sunbird Center
Port Jackson Willow Infestation in the Reserve 12:27
Must be cleared by the authorities before it takes over the reserve
Tortoise on the Trail 12:44
Found trying to cross the trail right in the middle of the path
Path Splits, Left to Sunbird Center 12:57
A split where path diverge, take the one that will lead to Sunbird Center Left
Old Building Ruins on the trail 12:58
Ruins of an old broken down building, bricks still made of stones and mud
Single Track Path, Right to Sunbird Center (Visible from here) 13:11
The single track path off the wider track to get to Parking at Sunbird Center
Cross the small stream, bridge available 13:14
Bridge over the small stream, only water available on this day, was of questionable quality
Trail Information 13:15
The information sign with route map, elevation profile and emergency numbers
Boom Gate to Silvermine Valley and Sunbird Center 13:17
Boom Gate enter here to Park further along
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