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The Best Hiking Trails in Forest Ranger, KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa)

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  • Ntunja / Gatberg

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    17.06mi
    Elevation +
    4685f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofNtunja / Gatberg Photo ofNtunja / Gatberg Photo ofNtunja / Gatberg

    Leave from the Hotel. Pass The Sphinx, and follow the trail up to Breakfast Stream. From Breakfast Stream walk to Blindmans Corner, and turn right. Stay on the contour path, following it around to the left when you get t...

  • Day3, Rolands to Camp 3

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    4.73mi
    Elevation +
    719f
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    31
    Photo ofDay3, Rolands to Camp 3 Photo ofDay3, Rolands to Camp 3 Photo ofDay3, Rolands to Camp 3

    At an average of 3000m ASL the distances are tougher than usual. Many valleys and hills, no paths makes this a long haul. For the full hike report click on "view more" below:

  • Distance
    8.06mi
    Elevation +
    2854f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofDay 1 Injesuthic camp, Ridge, CentHut Photo ofDay 1 Injesuthic camp, Ridge, CentHut Photo ofDay 1 Injesuthic camp, Ridge, CentHut

    Alternate route from the camp to Centenary hut. Up along the ridge past the old rangers station and down towards the hut. Long day but doable. Winter gave rise to stark scenery.

  • Carter Trail

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    5.41mi
    Elevation +
    673f
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    30
    Photo ofCarter Trail Photo ofCarter Trail Photo ofCarter Trail

    The trail starts at Champagne Castle Hotel. However, most of the trail is in the Drakensberg Park. Follow the contour of the Matterhorn and into Wonder Valley. The trail ends at the boundary of the Park. You need the per...

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  • Robin Hood Grove

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    Distance
    2.89mi
    Elevation +
    630f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofRobin Hood Grove Photo ofRobin Hood Grove Photo ofRobin Hood Grove

    A short detour on the way to Crystal Falls and The Sphinx, takes you into the secret famed hide-away of Robin Hood and his Merry Men. Thick covering of green trees and lush under-growth, with stunning rock overhangs. It'...

  • Day5, Sugar Loaf to Didima Cave

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    Distance
    6.46mi
    Elevation +
    1079f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofDay5, Sugar Loaf to Didima Cave Photo ofDay5, Sugar Loaf to Didima Cave Photo ofDay5, Sugar Loaf to Didima Cave

    Another tough day at altitude. Well worth it, the views were spectacular and the overnight cave was great. For the full hike report click on "view more" below:

  • David Samuels

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    6.29mi
    Elevation +
    1732f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofDavid Samuels Photo ofDavid Samuels Photo ofDavid Samuels

    Sunset Trail. Steep up, plateau top, steep down and back via Crystal Falls where we met Tracey & Richard

  • Sunset

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    Distance
    7.25mi
    Elevation +
    1752f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofSunset Photo ofSunset Photo ofSunset

    Great walk. Hard beginning with around an hour of marching up hill through knee length grass. A bit concerning for snakes but i didn't see any luckily. Hard to follow the trail as its so overgrown so necessary to have th...

  • Distance
    25.64mi
    Elevation +
    7448f
    TrailRank
    25

    Highest point of South Africa Start: Marble Bath Cave - Summit Finish: Injesuthi Camp You can easy sleep in the Marble Bath Cave with Sleeping bag and mats. The track is not easy to find. There are a lot of bus...

  • Distance
    2.12mi
    Elevation +
    676f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofFern Forest, Cathkin Peak, Champagne Castle Hotel Photo ofFern Forest, Cathkin Peak, Champagne Castle Hotel Photo ofFern Forest, Cathkin Peak, Champagne Castle Hotel

    Trail starts out easy under the bluegum trees then starts ascending gently, then steepish most of the way. As you ascend, the walking path/ledge along hillside becomes very narrow. Reached the Fern Forest then turned bac...

  • Forest Ranger

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    Distance
    2.15mi
    Elevation +
    427f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofForest Ranger Photo ofForest Ranger Photo ofForest Ranger

    A nice spot with different trails of different lengths. A really nice break if u are driving around and very beautiful sceneries. Definitely worth checking. You can also choose longer trails in the same spot if u have th...

  • Fern Forest trail

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    Distance
    4.69mi
    Elevation +
    673f
    TrailRank
    24
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    It was lovely, spectacular views looking down over the valley. Can be a little treacherous when wet in the forest. Steep ascent and can be a bit technical when navigating up the mountain. Lovely and cool in the forest. T...

  • Mafadi Wilderness Trail

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    Distance
    30.30mi
    Elevation +
    7631f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofMafadi Wilderness Trail Photo ofMafadi Wilderness Trail

    Going up Corner Pass is extremely dangerous especially with snow/ice in the rocks. Going down Lesley’s Pass is tough.

  • Cathedral Peak circular route

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    Distance
    23.00mi
    Elevation +
    4377f
    TrailRank
    23

    A nice two or three day hike. From Didima camp, Up Mike's pass, past the old fire lookout. Down to the contour path. Down to the hotel, back along the road to return to Didima camp.

  • Carter Trail

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    5.95mi
    Elevation +
    814f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofCarter Trail Photo ofCarter Trail Photo ofCarter Trail

    Pleasant moderate walk which mostly follows a contour path. Incredible views, and pleasant water stops in multiple places. Path ends sooner than official trail suggests (seems to have been deliberately blocked at the las...

  • Carter Trail

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    Distance
    5.41mi
    Elevation +
    614f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofCarter Trail Photo ofCarter Trail

    Easy walk - not the most scenic that the berg has to offer. Highly recommend long pants as you walk through a lot of thorny bush. We ended up turning back at 4.6ishkm mark as it got to bushy and overgrown.

  • Sphinx and small summit

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    Distance
    17.85mi
    Elevation +
    2684f
    TrailRank
    16

    Started from cowls. Turned left at the fork to climb up small top. Other side would have led to the breakfast stream. Forgot

  • Champagne Castle

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    Distance
    10.31mi
    Elevation +
    6388f
    TrailRank
    16

    Monk's Cowl -> Sphinx -> Blindman's Corner -> Keith Bush Camp -> Gray's Pass -> Champagne Castle

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