This prominent mountain is located about 15 km west of Midmar
Dam in the Natal midlands. To get there, get yourself onto the N3
toll road and take Exit 107 - Howick North / Tweedie which is about
2 km north of Midmar Dam and the bridge over the Umgeni River.
Drive about 1 km to a T-junction. Turn right onto the R103 and head
towards Nottingham Road. After 5 km, just past Lion’s River
village, turn off to the left onto the Dargle / Impendle road.
Follow this road for about 17 km until the tar ends at the bridge
over the Umgeni River. After about 6 km on a good but winding dirt
road, turn left at the fork. About 3 km after the fork you will
reach Everglades Hotel. Park in the hotel grounds at S 29 32.548
E029 57.876.
The Everglades Hotel serves a great Sunday roast and their
service is excellent and friendly. I suggest that, before you head
up the mountain, you report to reception so that they are aware of
your presence on the mountain, in the event of an accident.
On the way up, there is a fascinating split rock (see
photograph) at S 29 32.559 E029 57.323.
Depending on your level of fitness, you should allow for 2 to 3
hours hiking time, from the parking spot to the top and back.