Activity

Lions Head Circuit, Contour Path to Newlands Forest, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Distance
10.38 mi
Elevation gain
2,579 ft
Technical difficulty
Moderate
Elevation loss
3,245 ft
Max elevation
1,755 ft
TrailRank 
19
Min elevation
305 ft
Trail type
One Way
Time
2 hours 24 minutes
Coordinates
5360
Uploaded
June 18, 2016
Recorded
March 2016
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near Higgovale, Western Cape (Republic of South Africa)

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Itinerary description

This track takes in the single track path above the houses of Clifton and around to Kloof Neck. From there it makes its way up to Kloof Corner and along the Contour Path to the King's Blockhouse. From there is descends to the finish at Newlands Forestry Station.

A long trail with some good views of various areas of Cape Town, it is not to be underestimated. Bring warm clothes and provisions.

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Waypoints

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Start

Along Signal Hill Road, near the Kramat.

PictographPanorama Altitude 758 ft

Viewpoint

Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean above Camps Bay.

PictographMountain pass Altitude 787 ft

Kloof Neck

Watch when crossing the road for vehicles!

PictographPanorama Altitude 1,627 ft

Kloof Corner

Great views of the Atlantic Ocean above Camps Bay, and to where one has come from.

PictographIntersection Altitude 1,617 ft

Platteklip Gorge

Keep straight on with the path.

PictographMonument Altitude 1,493 ft

Kings Blockhouse

On the corner as one makes ones way South away from the city.

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Finish

Newlands Forestry Fire Station, off Rhodes Drive.

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