Community Hike | Table Mountain

ABOUT

Towering 1086 meters over Cape Town and around 540 million years in the making, Table Mountain is a playground for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Once an island, now boasting more plant species per square mile than the Amazon, this flat-topped monolith begs exploration. Trails run the length and breadth of the mountain, offering exceptional hiking for all experience levels. Whether you’re looking for adventure, escape or views, a hike up Table Mountain is not to be missed.

You don’t need Gore-tex boots, trekking poles or fancy hydration gadgets to hike up Table Mountain. The kit list below includes the bare essentials:

• Water (at least 1,5 liters)
• Something warm like a fleece or sweater
• Comfortable sport shoes (running shoes / sneakers are fine)
• A daypack
• Sunscreen and hat
• Snacks

Please avoid wearing the following:

• Sandals
• Jeans or dresses / skirts
• Excessive or expensive jewellery

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