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Hiking in
Hogsback
Since
Hogsback is mostly an outdoor experience, there are some beautiful hiking trails
in the indigenous forest with its waterfalls and clear streams. These trails
vary from short walks to
trails taking 3-4 hours and longer.
*Maps of
hiking trails*
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Madonna & Child
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Hogsback mountains beg to be conquered!
Some
of the hiking trails
**Grading
of hiking trails
1.
An easy
stroll.
A. No exposure to heights
2.
Tiring.
B. Some mild rock scrambling
3.
Strenuous
C. Moderately exposed
4.
Exhausting & only for the very
fit
D. Very exposed
39
Steps Falls and Arboretum (15 mins)
(1A)
This
easy stroll starts in Oak Avenue (opposite Redcoat Lane) and takes you through
the Arboretum and on to the 39 Steps waterfall.
The
Arboretum is a garden of trees from all over the world, and includes several
Californian Redwood trees, now well over 100 years old. Trees have markers
showing their botanical and common names.
Madonna
and Child Falls
(2B)
Madonna
and Child falls can be reached via a moderately steep downhill walk from Wolf
Ridge Road (4 km down Wolfridge Rd from the Main Road turn off.) - or by a longer route from Main Road, via
the Big Tree (an 800-year old Yellow
wood) . This route takes you through the indigenous Tyumie forest
and includes the Swallow Tail falls and the Bridal Veil falls
Swallow
tail top from Wolfridge road
(1A)
Kettlespout
Falls
Kettlespout
Falls can be reached via several alternative starting points and routes,
depending how long you want the walk to be.
Kettlespout top path
(1B), Kettlespout
to Tyumie falls & down (3C)
Under
the right conditions - good flow of water, with the wind blowing strongly in the
right direction - the water is blown as much as 5 meters upwards before coming
down in a spray of mist. A spectacular sight.
The
Circular route 1B,
the Contour
path to Tor Doone, and Fort Michel (with
a beautiful view from the top of Tor Doone) (2B)
start in the Arboretum opposite Redcoat Lane
The
Three Hogs
For
a breathtaking view, climb the Hogsback mountains.
Hog
1 Amatola section (4D)
Gaika's
Kop (3C)
Tyumy
Pools walk.
A
lovely walk next
to the Tyumy River with a spectacular view when you reach the top.
The
Three Waterfall trail.
Starting
about 15 km outside Hogsback, this trail is more than worthwhile for the more
adventurous hiker.
Bluff
hiking trail. Fairly easy, in the forest up to Eco-Shrine, moderately
exposed up to The Bluff.
Military path
(2B)
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