Nursery Buttress Cave, Cleft Peak, Reserve Peak, Cecilia Ridge , Table Mountain

Calling all bold and brave Bolanders to join us for an adventurous hike up Skeleton Gorge to a cave above Nursery Buttress and to Cleft Peak including Reserve Peak.
Hikers with good fitness will experience panoramic views, explore the nooks and crannies of huge rock formations, discover an unfamiliar cave and explore the hidden secrets of Table Mountain above Cleft Peak and Reserve Peak.

Basic agenda:
Our hike will start from the Cecilia Plantation car park. We'll follow a footpath along the Cecilia Stream, which leads to the Contour Path. There, we'll turn right towards Skeleton Gorge. At the 3km mark, we'll begin our ascent up Skeleton Gorge, climbing approximately 400 meters within 1 kilometer. This section involves a few ladders and a little boulder scrambling . We'll eventually reach Breakfast Rock, just before the Hely-Hutchinson Dam to follow a path along the eastern edge of Nursery Buttress to enter a small cave, which will be a magnificent spot for a coffee break.
Between Skeleton Gorge and Nursery Ravine, we'll pick up a seldom used footpath to Cleft Peak. This trail leads to an area with large crags, a labyrinth of rocks, and corridors, where we'll discover the reason for Cleft Peak's name. We'll then descend an unclear path towards the Hely Hutchinson Dam, where it joins a clear path again.
Soon, we will enter Ash Valley and reach a turn-off leading to Reserve Peak.
From there, we will proceed through a rocky chamber and boulder-hop to Reserve Peak's trig beacon. Trig beacons are markers or pillars constructed on mountain peaks that serve as reference points for surveying and mapping.
An unclear path continues over flat, rocky, and sometimes shrubby terrain. Please avoid using this path in misty conditions, and it is important to remain in a single group.
We will finally be descending 230 meters back to Spilhaus Ravine via Cecilia Ridge and from there, go through Rooikat Kloof back to the Contour Path and the car park at Cecilia Forest.

Hike Details:
- Distance: 12-13 km
- Elevation gain: 900m
- Grade 3B hike
- Duration: approximately 6-7 hours, depending on length of rest breaks.
- Difficulty: Expert hike, good fitness required, sure footedness, sturdy shoes with scrambling experience required.

Fee to join hike: R50. Cash on the day or EFT on the day:
Name of Acc: Boland Adventures
Capitec Savings account nr: 173 138 2780
Branch code: 470010
Reference: Your name + trappies.

Bring along: Hat, food, coffee/tea/cooldrink/2 lt water, first aid kit, Rehidrat sachets, sturdy hiking boots.

Indemnity: When attending this hike you indicate that you have read and accepted our Indemnity as below.
Please inform Marius or Elaine of any medical conditions before the hike.

Safety is a team effort:
The hike leader is dedicated to guiding you safely, but your safety is a collective responsibility. To ensure everyone's well-being, please remain with the group at all times and follow instructions. Let's work together to make this a safe and enjoyable hike for all.

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMINITY AGREEMENT
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