Day Hike: Phaladingwe
Sunday, 10 December 2023
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
10 December 2023
Where
Phaladingwe, Hartbeespoort
Fee
R50 p/p + R20 club fee.
Lunch
Restaurant on site
Intensity
7 km hike requiring moderate fitness
For more information, contact Portia on 0614057035.
The Phaladingwe hiking trail is situated at Africaland close to Hartbeespoort. It has a 7.8km moderately challenging trail starting at the Preller House that takes just over two hours to complete. The route is clearly marked with white arrows, and features great views, pleasant and testing hills. The first half of the trail has ample shade and incredible views, while the last half of the trail has no shade and the elevation gain will test your lungs and the strength of your legs. At times the trail gets slippery with loose rocks.
Visitors are not allowed to bring food or alcohol onto the premises (except for water and hike snacks), but there is a little restaurant that sells burgers and chips (R95), chicken prego (R95) and vegetarian friendly salad rolls (R55). We are also welcome to enjoy the swimming pool.
Please note that this is a cash only facility with no ATM or card machine, therefore you need to bring enough cash for the hike fee, the club fee and lunch if you choose to stay after the hike.
Getting there:
Please Note: If you are using a GPS, it is advisable to take printed direction also.
Search for Phaladingwe hiking trial on Google Maps.
Coordinates -25.721084566982103, 27.77709103925286
Necsa Gate 1, 567 Church Street Broederstroom, Hartbeespoort
Take the R512 towards Hartbeespoort. At the T-junction, turn right. At Necsa’s Gate 1, turn right. Just before the security gate, turn right.
MEET:
Meet at 07:00. We start hiking at 07:30.
PLEASE NOTE:
We start hiking at 07:30
REQUIREMENTS:
Good hiking shoes, hat, sun block, at least 2lt of water, snacks. Swimming costume and towel if you would like a swim afterwards.
LUNCH
Braai lunch. Bring your food, drinks, charcoal and braai utensils.
DIFFICULTY RATING
10.4 km hike which requires moderate fitness. Shorter routes are also available.
ENTRANCE FEE:
R50 p/p to the venue and R20 club fee.
NO NO’S:
No radios or pets. No claims against the club for loss/death or injury. Your participation is voluntary. Take care. No littering, we leave only fairy footprints!
For more information, contact Portia on 0614057035.
Remember
Good hiking shoes, hat, sun block, 2lt of water, snacks. Swimming costume and towel if you would like a swim afterwards.