So you want to go for a hike with a great
view?
Allow me to
introduce the “Knife Edge” Geocache. At a respectable
822 meters above sea level you are well set for a fantastic
view!
My
route
I park at Rhodes
Memorial and make my way up to the Block House. This takes me about
20-30 minutes.
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| Path on the way up
to the Block House |
The Block
house |
There is a path
behind the Block house to the right. After a few meters the path
forks. Take the left path (the more vertical one). The fork in the
path is at S33°57.040 E018°27.000. Follow the path which zigzags up
the hill and then goes about 85 meters to your right, where you
will have your first scramble.
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| First
Scramble |
Second
scramble |
Looking down on
the Block House |
The top of
scramble at Approx S33°57.052 E018°26.908. Then you make your way
left up and around the point. Up here you will have to exercise
much caution as there are significant drops.
You will probably notice a small
square building higher up. This I am told is an old Fire Lookout
hut. Aim for this. It is at S33°57.120 E018°26.880. It is a nice
spot for a rest.
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| Fire Lookout
Hut |
Cape Town, where
else? |
Once you are at
the Fire Lookout hut, follow the path to S33°57.115 E018°26.691.
Here you need to take the path that goes straight up the hill. The
other path takes you around the mountain and looks like a lovely
walk. But right now you are on a mission.
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| Devil's
Peak |
Lions Head in the
distance |
So go straight up
and once you reach S33°57.123 E018°26.607, you can head straight
for the cache.
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| The place I call
home |
Knife Edge with
the Table Mountain Upper Cable Car station in the
distance |
I did not continue
along Knife Edge to Devil's Peak as the path gets rather tricky
.
I recommend you take water, some food, a jacket and a hat. The
weather can change very quickly.
Always let someone know where you are going and when you expect to
return.
The whole trip took me about 3 hours.
I recommend that this cache is not attempted with dogs or
children.
This cache is done entirely at your own risk.
Related Websites:
Wikipedia – Table
Mountain
Wikipedia – Devil's
Peak
Devils Peak via the
Saddle
Table Mountain Webcam
(Live)
