Table Mountain Trails is dedicated to promoting safe hiking on Table Mountain and in surrounding areas. All hikes on our calendar are led by registered guides who have the appropriate qualifications for the hikes that they lead and promote. An outline of what to expect in the Mountain, general safety guidelines in short and detailed […]
Table Mountain – Hiking Safety Check
Warning for new hikers and those not familiar with Table Mountain: Hiking in Table Mountain should not be undertaken without adequate preparation – do not take advice from someone who does not understand hiking and the Mountain: Mountain Safety Guidelines: Are you fit enough and do you have the right skills for the route you […]
Table Mountain Is Not Flat
General Guidelines for Table Mountain Hiking Warning: Table Mountain is not all flat, there are serious climbs and drops that may be obvious to those familiar with the Mountain and it’s paths, but which can be extremely dangerous for someone not on familiar territory. The main paths are marked at major intersections only and in […]
Table Mountain Rules & Hiking Etiquette
Behaviour and Etiquette of Mountain Hikers Be respectful of other mountain users – no loud music, over robust behaviour, running on steep paths etc. Cell phones should be on silent and not used while hiking, except for photographs and in emergencies. Drones – NO FLY ZONE. Table Mountain is a National Park – it is […]