BEKKER TRAILS

Sunday 29 sEPTEMBER 2024

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.

Join the WhatsApp group for this hike to stay updated and chat with others who are going.

WheN

29 September 2024

 

Where

Bekker High School

 

Fee

R100 per person
(includes R20 club fee).

Lunch

Braai lunch

Intensity

8/10 km easy to moderate

Bekker Trails is situated at the Bekker School in Zeekoeihoek, Magaliesburg. There are 3km, 6km, 8km, 10km and 16km trail options to choose from. We will probably opt for either the 8km or 10km, depending on the group. 

The first 8km of the 10km trail was fairly flat and easily manageable. The trail has a variety of landscape, ranging from lush forests, the Magalies river, working farmlands and mountain scenery – a real feast for the eyes. The final 2km is more technical, with a steep mountain elevation and descent back to base camp. A hiking pole will be beneficial on this section. The trail is well marked and well maintained. 

There are braai facilities, and braai packs available at R50 per person.

 

  • Meet in the reception car park at 07:30. We start hiking at 08:00.
  • Difficulty rating: 8 or 10km moderate difficulty (requires some fitness).
  • Entrance fee: R100 per person, including a R20 club fee.
  • There are braai facilities and braai packs can be bought on the premises. You may want to bring snacks which you can eat along the way.
  • Bring: Good hiking shoes, hat, sun block, 2lt of water, braai lunch.
  • No radios or Bluetooth speakers. The trail is pet friendly, but dogs are charged for at R30 each. No claims against the club for loss/death or injury. Your participation is voluntary. Take care. No littering, we leave only fairy footprints!

Contact Portia on 061 405 7035 or join the WhatsApp group for updates and to chat with others going to this event and to share photos afterwards.

Getting there:

Address: Hoërskool Bekker Farm, Zeekoeihoek, Magaliesburg

Search for Hoërskool Bekker on Google Maps.

MEET:

Meet in the parking area at 07h30. We start hiking at 08h00.

PLEASE NOTE:

We start hiking at 08h00

REQUIREMENTS:

Good hiking shoes, hat, sun block, at least 2lt of water, snacks. 

LUNCH

Braai lunch. Remember your charcoal and braai utensils.

DIFFICULTY RATING

8 km or 10 km moderately challenging hike.

ENTRANCE FEE:

R80 per person (payable to the venue). Please bring your R20 club fee.
Smaller venues do not always have card machines, so it is best to bring cash.

NO NO’S:

No radios. Pet friendly (R30 per dog extra). No claims against the club for loss/death or injury. Your participation is voluntary. Take care. No littering, we leave only fairy footprints!

 

Remember

Good hiking shoes, hat, sun block, 2lt of water, snacks.