New route Monteseel outing in store for hikers
This hike is a mix of rural tranquility, with various river crossings, a strenuous hill or two and bits of industry.
DURBAN Ramblers Hiking Club takes a hike via a new route to Monteseel on Saturday, 24 September.
Call hike leader Philip Collyer on 082-417-0204.
This is a different hike in the Monteseel area. Hikers are to meet at 1.45pm at the Hacienda Pub at Lot 120, St Andries Street, Monteseel, Cato Ridge. This hike goes down into the Monteseel valley along a new route. A R20 donation will be collected for the Monteseel Conservancy. This 7km hike is a grade three outing, which is strenuous and carries a vertigo warning.
On Sunday, 25 September, hikers traverse the Hammarsdale Falls.
Call hike leader Margie Forbes on 073-437-6915.
This hike is a mix of rural tranquility, with various river crossings, a strenuous hill or two and bits of industry. It offers a good view of the falls. Hikers are to meet at 8am at Union Main Centre, 45 Old Main Road, Pinetown or at 8.15am at Assagay Hotel parking and proceed from there to the start of the hike. Petrol sharing costs R15. This hike of about 19km is graded three.
