DAY HIKE:
HENNOPS HIKING
5 OCTOBER 2025
We aim to provide a gay, lesbian and straight-friendly hiking environment for anyone and everyone to enjoy the beautiful outdoors in the company of like-minded friends.
When
5 October 2025
Where
Hennops Hiking Trails
Fee
R 100 + R20 pp
LUNCH
Braai lunch
Intensity
5 or 10 km Moderate fitness
In the heart of busy Gauteng, virtually on the doorstep of both Johannesburg and Pretoria, hikers can now experience one of the few unspoiled nature areas at Hennops Hiking Trail.
The Hennops hiking trail consists of 3 trails setting out from Hadeda Camp. At the beginning and end of the trails meanders along the Hennops River before veering away into the surrounding mountains. We will be hiking the 10km Krokodilberg trail, but there is also a 5km option available.
Two unique features on the trail are the river crossings – two suspension bridges and a cable car. There are interesting historical sites along the trail. Aspiring historians will enjoy seeing an underground cave where “Pruimpie” lived, traces of old settlements and the old dolomite mines and the ovens in which the rocks were heated to melt and extract the lime.
The indigenous trees along the river, the gorges and plateau areas makes this an outstanding area for bird life.
After the hike, we will braai and swim at the Hennops picnic spot – entry is included in the fee.
Getting there:
Physical Address:
Situated on the R511 on the way to Hartbeespoort. Search for Hennops Hiking Trail on Google Maps.
Please join the WhatsApp group for this hike to get updates and communications.
MEET:
Arrive at 07:30. We start hiking at 08:00.
REQUIREMENTS:
Good hiking shoes, hat, sun block, at least 2lt of water, snacks.
LUNCH
Please bring your meat, salad, charcoal and braai utensils for a nice braai lunch. Also bring along a camping chair or picnic blanket, and remember your swimming cozzy!
DIFFICULTY RATING
Moderate fitness is required. There is a shorter trail available.
ENTRANCE FEE:
R100 per person to the venue plus R20 club fee. Cash is usually preferred as not all venues have card facilities.
NO NO’S:
No radios. No claims against the club for loss/death or injury. Your participation is voluntary. Take care. No littering, we take only photographs and leave only fairy footprints! No pets allowed.
For more information, contact Carel on 083 318 3089
For more information, contact Carel on 083 318 3089.
For any updates, join the WhatsApp group for this hike
Remember
Good hiking shoes, hat, sun block, 2lt of water, snacks.