Join Rachel Colenso’s hike up Lion’s Head to raise funds for Rape Crisis Cape Town
Date: Sunday, 20 December 2009
Time: 3:30pm
We have a late afternoon start to enjoy an evening view from the summit.
Place: Meet at the car par at the guard’s hut on Lion’s Head Ascent
Cost: R25 per person
(Funds raised will be used to buy airtime for the 24-hour crisis line and to prepare care packs for rape survivors)
Route type: Historic, scenic, rocky, steep, exposed, viewing point for Cape Town Harbour, scrambling
Grade: Challenging
There are two possible options to the summit.
Both start at the same point and encircle to peak.
The easier option follows a series of ladders to the summit, whilst the more challenging option involves hauling up vertical sections on chains.
Approximate distance: 5km
Approximate walking time: 3.5 hours
Ascent: 370m
Descent: 370m
Wonderful views of the harbour, Table Mountain and Camp’s Bay from the summit.
For more information contact:
Naomi Uys
Tel: 082 707 6394
Please note: Care needs to be taken on this hike as it involves scrambling on steep rock, and a slip could be serious. The summit is large and flat, but has steep drop offs on most sides. People need to exercise caution on this route.
