Grey Mare's Tail Falls Hike & Picnic
Sun Mar 5, 08:00 - Sun Mar 5, 11:00
Shawswood Farm
ABOUT
a brand new hike on the table!!!!
We are going to the beautiful -and unknown to most- Grey Mare's Tail Falls in Karkloof. this is where magic lives! Its like hiking in an enchanted forest!!!!
Standing under a waterfall is always a wonderful experience. When the waterfall suddenly
shifts 10metres along the cliff to include those who thought they would avoid the
experience, you know it is extra special. This is the magic of Grey Mare’s Tail Falls in Karkloof.
From the grasslands above, the stream plunges 101m over the dolerite cliffs into the
mist belt forest. It gets its name from the swishing action – the falls move constantly from
one side to the other – just like the tail of a horse.
Date:
05/03/2023
Time & place to meet:
7.45 for 8am at Shawswood Farm Karkloof
Cost: R190pp
Kids (U13) R130
This fee also includes your entry fee to Shawswood Farm.
What to bring:
hiking boots/shoes (no flat shoes allowed!), water or cold drinks (min 1.5L per person!), and a backpack to carry all that.
A walking stick is a must! There are about 4 small river crossings so please bring a small towel to wipe your feet and/or rock shoes)
The hike:
appr. 6km (return)
Difficulty: Grade 2 (some serious rock scrambling required near the base of the falls, besides that, its a fairly easy walk)
Duration: appr. 3 hours
Ticket are limited!
Booking strictly on Quicket!
Please note that we will need 15 confirmed & paid bookings to go ahead with this event. If quota is not met, event will be cancelled and refund will be processed.
payment is non-refundale if you are a no show.
If weather is bad, event will be re-scheduled and new date will be given.
We will have a picnic at Shawswood Farm after the hike (bring your blanket,chairs, snacks and drinks!)
Grading Of Hikes:
Grade 1 Easy. Minimal fitness required
Grade 2 Not too strenuous. Moderate fitness
Grade 3 Moderate. Physical fitness advisable
Grade 4 Strenuous. Physical fitness essential
Grade 5 Very strenuous - high level of physical fitness essential