The Best Trails in Glen Reenen, Free State (South Africa)

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Photo of Brandwag Buttress, Boskloof, Echo Ravine and Natural Pool Loop - (Golden Gate Highlands NP - Clarens, Free State) Photo of Golden Gate - Wodehouse Trail Photo of Golden Gate - Wodehouse trail
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  • Brandwag Buttress, Boskloof, Echo Ravine and Natural Pool Loop - (Golden Gate Highlands NP - Clarens, Free State)

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    Author
    Chris Eady
    with Maxime Yates
    Distance
    6.26mi
    Elevation +
    2234f
    TrailRank
    79| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofBrandwag Buttress, Boskloof, Echo Ravine and Natural Pool Loop - (Golden Gate Highlands NP - Clarens, Free State) Photo ofBrandwag Buttress, Boskloof, Echo Ravine and Natural Pool Loop - (Golden Gate Highlands NP - Clarens, Free State) Photo ofBrandwag Buttress, Boskloof, Echo Ravine and Natural Pool Loop - (Golden Gate Highlands NP - Clarens, Free State)

    This trail at Golden Gate Highlands National Park in the Free State is a good option if you are pressed for time and want to see a few of the park’s main natural attractions which are near to the Glen Reenen Camp and the...

    Easy enough but the air is thinner than down at the coast!! Interesting scenery and the colour of the sun on the rocks i...
    Maxime Yates

  • Golden Gate - Wodehouse Trail

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    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    8.77mi
    Elevation +
    3504f
    TrailRank
    40| Rating 4.67
    Photo ofGolden Gate - Wodehouse Trail Photo ofGolden Gate - Wodehouse Trail Photo ofGolden Gate - Wodehouse Trail

    We did the complete loop while taking all the side shows including the Brandwag Buttress, Boskloof, Echo Ravine, Mushoom Rock and the Wodehouse Peak (2438 m ASL) returning via the Western Ridge. If doing all the side tra...

    Awesome trail we followed when stayed in Golden Gate Hotel and charlets. The tip with counter clockwise is true. I think...
    Thomasberg

  • Golden Gate - Wodehouse trail

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    Lee-Ann
    Distance
    6.61mi
    Elevation +
    2323f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofGolden Gate - Wodehouse trail Photo ofGolden Gate - Wodehouse trail Photo ofGolden Gate - Wodehouse trail

    This starts from the San Parks entrance and skips Echo Ravine. I have done this trail twice and what makes it difficult is the extreme wind one encounters heading towers the top and most of the way down.

  • 2012 Golden Gate Half Marathon

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    doppierunner
    Distance
    13.12mi
    Elevation +
    1532f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo of2012 Golden Gate Half Marathon Photo of2012 Golden Gate Half Marathon Photo of2012 Golden Gate Half Marathon

    The race is run on tar through the Golden Gate park. All of the big climbs are in the first half of the race. There are scenic views along the whole route. The majority of the time is spent above 2000m. Most of the wate...

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  • Holkrans loop

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    BaronJan
    Distance
    1.81mi
    Elevation +
    833f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofHolkrans loop Photo ofHolkrans loop Photo ofHolkrans loop

    Starting easy from Golden gate hotel parking lot to Holkrans Kraal. Continuing over some steep ladders and bridges along the ridge leading back to the hotel. Along the way you will pass along and underneath towering rock...

  • Golden Gate - Holkrans

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    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    1.52mi
    Elevation +
    1115f
    TrailRank
    19
    Photo ofGolden Gate - Holkrans Photo ofGolden Gate - Holkrans Photo ofGolden Gate - Holkrans

    Wow what a surprise this little loop had install - a must do trail of the area. Short but highly enjoyable. Not suitable to children under 10 would be our guess.

  • Brandwag Buttress

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    Anski
    Distance
    2.60mi
    Elevation +
    1096f
    TrailRank
    16

    Easy trail - chains for the last 20m - not difficult just put there to assist - not really needed to climb up. We walked fairly slowly- can be done in an hour.

  • Golden gate - South Africa

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    Author
    Will en Eric
    Distance
    39.42mi
    Elevation +
    3343f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofGolden gate - South Africa Photo ofGolden gate - South Africa Photo ofGolden gate - South Africa

    Rondrit met de auto door natuur reservaat 'Golden gate'. Aangename dagtocht maar minder spectaculair dan gehoopt/verwacht. Maar zonder meer een aantal hele mooie stukken. De prachtige verkleuringen zoals je die op de vel...

  • Ruta circular por Golden Gate National Park

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    Author
    Van por el Mundo
    Distance
    3.38mi
    Elevation +
    1568f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofRuta circular por Golden Gate National Park Photo ofRuta circular por Golden Gate National Park Photo ofRuta circular por Golden Gate National Park

    Ruta circular por varios de los lugares más emblemáticos del Golden Gate National Park como por ejemplo el Echo Ravine. Os recomendamos ir al punto de información situado en el camping y preguntar por las diferentes rut...

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