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

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Photo of Marble Baths Trail with a detour to Battle Cave - (Injisuthi - Drakensberg) Photo of Blindman's Corner Photo of Old Dipping Tank and Yellowwood Forest Loop - (Injisuthi - Drakensberg)
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  • Marble Baths Trail with a detour to Battle Cave - (Injisuthi - Drakensberg)

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    Chris Eady
    with Maxime Yates
    Distance
    15.04mi
    Elevation +
    3999f
    TrailRank
    83| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofMarble Baths Trail with a detour to Battle Cave - (Injisuthi - Drakensberg) Photo ofMarble Baths Trail with a detour to Battle Cave - (Injisuthi - Drakensberg) Photo ofMarble Baths Trail with a detour to Battle Cave - (Injisuthi - Drakensberg)

    Important Information!!! Battle cave is securely fenced off with a locked gate. All previous gaps in the fence have been securely fixed. Entering the fenced off area illegally is a criminal offence. The rangers always fi...

    This was a very long day on the feet. The cave paintings were very interesting and the blue pools at the baths were beau...
    Maxime Yates

  • Blindman's Corner

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    Champagne Castle Hotel
    Distance
    8.36mi
    Elevation +
    2106f
    TrailRank
    60| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofBlindman's Corner Photo ofBlindman's Corner Photo ofBlindman's Corner

    One of the most beautiful trails leaving from Champagne Castle Hotel, leading up to the foot of Cathkin Peak. The trail takes you past Crystal Falls (fill up with water here), along to the Sphinx, and then up to the c...

    Very picturesque hike with some great stops along the way. Some technical sections that require your attention abs make ...
    Dr Philthy
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    Jose ximenez 55@
    Absolutely amazing! Will be going back ASAP to do this one again!
    JacoErasmus

  • The Sphinx and Crystal Falls

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    Champagne Castle Hotel
    Distance
    3.98mi
    Elevation +
    1204f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 4.82
    Photo ofThe Sphinx and Crystal Falls Photo ofThe Sphinx and Crystal Falls Photo ofThe Sphinx and Crystal Falls

    A most beautiful walk. Two water refill spots (a stream and Crystal Falls) on the way. There is a shallow pool at the bottom of Crystal Falls on a warm day. The Sphinx is just 300m past Crystal Falls, with the most sp...

    Very nice hike, with beautiful views. Including on the hotel. Not difficult or dangerous.
    Peter J.T. van der Donk
    Amazing hike!
    Leonie Naude
    Nice easy walk, with a waterfall and the sphinx as rewards... Good if you aren't looking for anything too strenuous/long...
    DB777

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  • Blind Man's Corner / Kirtland's Pass

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    Champagne Castle Hotel
    Distance
    9.74mi
    Elevation +
    2552f
    TrailRank
    52| Rating 4.5
    Photo ofBlind Man's Corner / Kirtland's Pass Photo ofBlind Man's Corner / Kirtland's Pass Photo ofBlind Man's Corner / Kirtland's Pass

    One of the most beautiful trails leaving from Champagne Castle Hotel, leading up to the foot of Cathkin Peak on the Contour Path. The trail takes you past Crystal Falls (fill up with water here), past The Sphinx, and ...

    I love this walk. The views along the way are incredible.
    Clare 2
    Nice hike! We took 6 hours so make sure u leave on time so you are back before dark
    amanda06

  • Sunset Trail

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    Champagne Castle Hotel
    Distance
    6.00mi
    Elevation +
    2028f
    TrailRank
    49| Rating 4.0
    Photo ofSunset Trail Photo ofSunset Trail Photo ofSunset Trail

    One of the most beautiful walks from Champagne Castle Hotel. It begins with a steep climb to the top of Mattehorn. Once you've caught your breath at the top, follow the path (heading away from the hotel) and then a sharp...

    First 2-3km steep & tough on the quads if not hiking fit. App corrected our path at the first summit (appreciated). Afte...
    Ranger05
    Very steep start, but then pretty flat and then down back home. Really enjoyed this hike, fantastic views
    dranitagraham
    Lovely route, easier than expected but still a good workout to get up to the top. Once you reach the top it levels off a...
    suepully

  • Carter Trail

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    Champagne Castle Hotel
    Distance
    6.96mi
    Elevation +
    906f
    TrailRank
    38| Rating 4.34
    Photo ofCarter Trail Photo ofCarter Trail Photo ofCarter Trail

    A new trail from the Hotel that heads South East (away from the mountains) towards an incredible view of Wonder Valley

    Pleasant moderate walk which mostly follows a contour path. Incredible views, and pleasant water stops in multiple place...
    John Newton 1
    What a fabulous walk. A great alternative to the other trails that leave from Champagne Castle Hotel. This one not only ...
    Barrie Bramley

  • Sterkhorn

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    Murray Fraser
    Distance
    11.29mi
    Elevation +
    4570f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofSterkhorn Photo ofSterkhorn Photo ofSterkhorn

    - Moving time, approx. 5hr (Strava). Actual summit 2,973m. - Wonderfully rewarding and challenging hike with steep final section and scrambling. More for experienced hikers (with a head for heights) than average walkers...

  • Fern Forest

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    Champagne Castle Hotel
    Distance
    1.78mi
    Elevation +
    761f
    TrailRank
    37| Rating 4.13
    Photo ofFern Forest Photo ofFern Forest Photo ofFern Forest

    Don't be fooled by the distance of this trail. The walk up to the entrance of the forest will require some effort. However, once you enter the forest your breath will be taken away by the beauty that surrounds you. There...

    Beautiful views, Waterfall at the top is very refreshing. The two-way hike is abt 5kms.
    SabzaK
    An incredible, and slightly challenging hike. So worth it. The ferns, the waterfall and the majestic views!
    Durban Explorer
    Nice relatively easy hike and mostly in the shade of the trees - with the changes underway in the forest lots of photo o...
    Ranger05

  • Drakensbergen @ Monk's Cowl

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    BaronJan
    Distance
    5.65mi
    Elevation +
    1129f
    TrailRank
    36| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofDrakensbergen @ Monk's Cowl Photo ofDrakensbergen @ Monk's Cowl Photo ofDrakensbergen @ Monk's Cowl

    Well marked and often used trail into the mountains to two waterfalls: Sterkspruit and Nandi falls. In between you will pass two pools, which were unsuitable for bathing when we passed.

    Nice walk
    Burnfy

  • Nandi falls-monks cowl

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    Johannes van der merwe
    Distance
    3.73mi
    Elevation +
    896f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofNandi falls-monks cowl Photo ofNandi falls-monks cowl Photo ofNandi falls-monks cowl

    Started trial to late on app. Very nice relaxing trial. Awsome pool with small waterfall along way. Nandi falls spectacular. No nice pool at falls to swim. Cool at waterfall.

  • Sterkspuit and Nandi falls

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    Lloyd Heath
    Distance
    5.80mi
    Elevation +
    1053f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofSterkspuit and Nandi falls Photo ofSterkspuit and Nandi falls Photo ofSterkspuit and Nandi falls

    Nice, moderate trails. Clear paths easy access and lots of pools to swim in. Its a great day hike, have lunch at Nandi falls and a swim and take a slow walk back. You may get to see some wild horses and on a clear day th...

  • Mike's Path

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    Champagne Castle Hotel
    Distance
    0.84mi
    Elevation +
    243f
    TrailRank
    35| Rating 4.6
    Photo ofMike's Path Photo ofMike's Path Photo ofMike's Path

    Mike's Path is a short and challenging walk at just 1.34km. Walk down from the Hotel, past the Trout Dam, and then take a sharp left up the very clear path towards the Hotel Forest. The environment is beautiful no matter...

    Short but so incredibly beautiful! Lovely for a short beginner hike
    Andrea Barry
    Great beginner path, lots of scenic forest to experience with a nice path along a stream.
    Jonathan Edwards 2
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    Ansen Lamprecht

  • Valley View

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    Dr Philthy
    Distance
    6.43mi
    Elevation +
    807f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofValley View Photo ofValley View Photo ofValley View

    First 1.5km is a very steep climb that then flattens out to a fairly easy walk. Valley scenery was really beautiful, just a pity that most of our hike was done in areas that had been hit by wild fires. My recommendation ...

  • Duiker Dam

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    Champagne Castle Hotel
    Distance
    0.87mi
    Elevation +
    164f
    TrailRank
    33| Rating 4.56
    Photo ofDuiker Dam Photo ofDuiker Dam Photo ofDuiker Dam

    Duiker Dam is a very gentle walk through the Forest and up to Duiker Dam at the end of the forest road. There is an option to walk back to the hotel via Mike's Path (look for the sign on the way up). While this trail is ...

    Perfect for a quick late afternoon stroll
    Stefan Toerien
    Pleasant forest walk ending in shady spot at Duiker Dam with great views - option to return via Mikes Path or loop aroun...
    Ranger05
    Lovely gentle walk, take a few minutes to absorb the views from the dam.
    isiddall

  • Day6, Down Ships Prow Pass

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    Redshift3
    Distance
    3.60mi
    Elevation +
    295f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofDay6, Down Ships Prow Pass Photo ofDay6, Down Ships Prow Pass Photo ofDay6, Down Ships Prow Pass

    There are two options, North & South fork, this is the worst of the two. The North fork is all loose shale and really tough. The south fork is the best option. For the full hike report please click on "view more" belo...

  • Injisuthi - Grindstone Cave

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    Rhino and Hedgehog
    Distance
    4.50mi
    Elevation +
    1257f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofInjisuthi - Grindstone Cave Photo ofInjisuthi - Grindstone Cave Photo ofInjisuthi - Grindstone Cave

    An out and back to Grindstone Cave to check it out. A large cave that can sleep a max. of 12 people quite comfortably - booking through KZN Wildlife. Recent rains meant there was a small water fall in the front of the...

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