TRAILS INDEX

These write-ups express the personal experiences of the authors and as such provide useful records of the hikes and, more often than not, convey the character and humour of the participants - enjoy reading them and HAPPY HIKING!

[TRAILS]

• 2006, 6 April- 9 April. [10 Hikers] Leader: Keith ashton, report by: Peter Wedge

• 2008, 2-14 May.[12 Hikers] report & pics: Dave Sclanders
• 2007, 8 April. Leader: Keith Ashton, report & PHOTOS by: Keith Ashton
• 2007, 8 April. Leader: Keith Ashton, , report by: Margaret Ashton

• 2009, 24-28 Sept.[9 Hikers] Leader: Dave Sclanders, Report & Pics: Dave Sclanders
• 2005, 23-27 Sept. Leader: Dave Sclanders, PHOTOS by Dave Sclanders, report by: Moira Filmer
• 2005, 23-27 Sept. Leader: Dave Sclanders, report by: Moira Filmer

• 2006, 31 March- 3 April. [10 Hikers] Leader: Keith ashton, report by: Peter Wedge

• 2010, 19-22 March. [7 Hikers] Leader: John Fourie, report by: Jenny Rooks, Pics: Rose Dix
• 2005, 25-29 March. Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Peter Wedge

Mt Kenya

• 2006, December. [9 Hikers] Report by: Peter Wedge, PHOTOS submitted by: Allison Gunning

• 2002, 1-4 September. [8 Hikers] Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Keith Ashton
• 2000, 26-29 May. [5 Hikers] Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Brenda Keating

Namib-Naukluft Hike - Namibia

• 2006, 12-26 July. [11 Hikers] Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Peter Wedge
  • report on days 1-3
  • report on days 4-6
  • report on days 7-end

• 2001, 19-26 April.[12 Hikers] Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Peter Wedge
• 2001, 20-24 April. Summary Notes. Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Keith Ashton

• 2008, November. [7 Hikers] Not an MHC hike. Report by: Petro Mostert

Ride to Rhodes

• 2006, 24-31 March. [12 Bikers] Leader: Brian Henwood, Report & pics: Brian Henwood

• 2002, 15-19 September. [11 Hikers] Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Peter Wedge
• 2000, 19-24 April.[10 Hikers] Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Keith Ashton

• 2006, 21 October. Report by: Irene Wisdom
• 2004, 1-9 May. Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Peter Wedge

[2-3 DAY HIKES]

Aasvoelkrans Cave, Highmoor

• 2009, 31 Dec - 1 Jan 2010.[8 Hikers] Leader: Keith Ashton, report by Christie Exall
• 2007, 31 Dec - 2 Jan 2008.[6 Hikers] Leader: Keith Ashton, report & pics: Dave Sclanders
• 2004, 31 Dec - 2 Jan 2005. Leader: Keith Ashton, report by Jenny Sleed
• 2000, 30 Dec - 1 Jan 2001.[4 Hikers] Leader: Keith Ashton, report by Keith Ashton

Bannerman Hut (Giant's Castle) - Moonlight Night Hike

• 2009, 6-7 June. [11 Hikers] Leader: Dave Sclanders, report: Rod Hart, Photos: Dave Sclanders
  • Photos & comments: Rod Hart

Dinosaur Cave

• 2008, 1-2 March. [8 Hikers] Leader: Dave Sclanders, Report: Brian Checkley Photos: Dave Sclanders & Irene Wisdom

Giant's Contour Path

• 2009, 6-8 April. [3 Hikers] Leader: Dave Sclanders, Report & photos: Dave Sclanders

Gxalingenwa Cave

• 2010, 5-6 June.[9 Hikers] Leader: Dave Sclanders, report & Pics by Dave Sclanders
• 2004, 20-21 Nov. Leader: Dave Sclanders & Brian Henwood, report by Trish Middlebrook

Izemfene

• 2002, 19-21 October. [8 Hikers] Leader: Bushy Kirby, report by:Joan Templeton

Injusuti Cave

• 2001, 7-8 July. [9 Hikers] Leader: Warwick Keating

Kamberg

• 2002. [9 Hikers] Leader: Mary Clover, report by: Rod Hart

Lammergeier Cave, Bushman's Nek

• 2008, 22-23 November. [7 Hikers] Leader: Dave Sclanders, Phots & comments: Irene Wisdom
• 2001, 31 March-1 April. Leader: Dave Sclanders, report by: Keith Ashton

Ndumeni Dome Cave & Skoongesig Cave

• 2000, 16-18 June.[5 Hikers] Leader: Warwick Keating, report by: Brenda Keating

Poachers Cave, Cathedaral Peak

• 2002, 11-12 May.[5 Hikers] Leader: Dave Sclanders, report by Keith Ashton

Sehlabathebe Lodge, Lesotho

• 2000, 29 April-1 May. Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Margaret Kirsten

Simon's Cave

• 2006, 29-30 January. [5 Hikers] Leader: Dave Sclanders, PHOTOS by Dave Sclanders, report by: Teresa Whitefield

Sinclairs's Shelter (Kamberg area)

• 2008, 26-27January. [11 Hikers] Leader: Dave Sclanders, Photo report: Dave Sclanders

Sleeping Beauty Cave

• 2004. Leader: Keith Ashton

Spare Rib Cave

• 2002, 13-14 April.[5 Hikers] Leader: Dave Sclanders, report by Carolee Thomson

Swiman Hut

• 2002, 21-22 September.Leader: Warwick Keating, report by Erica Adie

Tarn Cave & Devil's Knuckles

• 2010, 17-18 July. [8 Hikers] Leader: Keith Ashton, Photos submitted by: Irene Wisdom
  • Report by Hettie Randall, Photos: Keith Ashton
• 2007, 10-11 March. [12 Hikers] Leader: Allison Gunning, report by: Petro Mostert, Photos submitted by: Irene Wisdom
• 2006, 16-18 June. [8 Hikers] Leader: Graham Cullinan, report by: Margret Kirsten
• 2005, 28-29 Jan. Leader: Dave Sclanders, report by Dave Sclanders
• 2000, 26-27 February.[4 Hikers] Leader: Warwick Keating, report by: Moira Bolton

Verkyker Cave

• 2010, 28-29 June. Leader: Keith Ashton, report & Pics by Rose Dix

Wonder Valley Cave, Injasuti

• 2009,21-22 November.[10 Hikers] Leader: Margaret Ashton, report by Melisa Munday, Pics: Rose Dix
• 2007,17-18 November.[10 Hikers] Leader: Keith Ashton, report by Howard Townhsend, Pics: Dave Sclanders
• 2005,8-9 Jan. Leader: Warwick Keating, report by Pat Kirby

Whyte's Cave, Bushman's Nek

• 2021, 16-17 January. [12 Hikers] Leader: Keith Ashton, Report & Picsd: Dave Sclanders
• 2007,10-11 February. [10 Hikers] Leader: Graham Cullinan, Photos by Irene Wisdom, reports by Brian Checkley and Petro Mostert
• 2000,17-20 August. [9 Hikers] Leader: Bushy Kirby, report by Graham Robinson

Xeni Cave, Cathedral Peak Area

• 2002, 9-10 March 2002.[8 Hikers] Leader: Graham Cullinan, report by Keith Ashton

Zulu Cave

• 2008, 30-31 August[12 Hikers] Leader: Dave Sclanders, report & pics: Dave Sclanders

[2-3 DAY & longer OUTINGS/CAMPS]

Cobham

• 2010, 9-11 July. [16 Hikers] Leader: Brian Henwood, report & Pics by Brigitta & Chris Simpson
• 2009, 10-11 January. Training Weekend, Leader: Andrew Friedeman, report & Pics by Dave Sclanders
• 2006, February. Leader: Brian Henwood, report by Brian Henwood
• 2001, 15-17 December.[17 Campers] Leader: Warwick Keating, report by Warwick Keating

Dolphin Coast, Ballito

• 2007, Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Linda Bruss
• 2005,4-6 June. Leader: Keith Ashton

Eagle View, Harburg

• 2004, 26-27 July. Leader: Warwick Keating, report by: Warwick Keating

Glen Reenen Camp, Golden Gate

• 2000, 1-3 December.[11 Campers] Leader: Campbell Downie, report by Campbell Downie

Highmoor

• 2007, 18-20 May. Highmoor Weekend [16 Campers] Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Roseanne Dix
• 2007, 2-4 February. Mountain Shadows Caravan Park [16 Campers] Leader: Keith Ashton, PHOTOS & report by: Keith Ashton
• 2006, 3-4 June. [9 Campers] Leader: Keith Ashton, PHOTOS & report by: Dave Sclanders
• 2004, 9-13 April. Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Keith Ashton
• 2002, 14-16 December. Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Keith Ashton

Kwelapha Cottage, Park Rynie

• 2007, 9-12 August.[7 Campers] Leader: Mark Mellist, report by Mary

Lake Lyndhurst

• 2008,18-20 January.[6 Campers] Leader: Mark Nellist, Photos and comments: Mary Clover
• 2004,20-22 Feb. Leader: Mark Nellist

Loteni Campsite

• 2003, 18-19 June. [8 Campers] Leader: Warwick Keating, report by: Margaret Ashton
• 2001, 9-11 Feb. [13 Campers] Leader: Warwick Keating, report by: Warwick Keating

Makulumane Cottage

• 2008, 29-31 August.[9 Campers] Photos: Irene Wisdom
• 2006, 3-5 November.[8 Campers] Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Jenny Sleed
• 2007, 23-25 November.[9 Campers] Leader: Mary Clover, Photos: Irene Wisdom
• 2005, 25-27 November.[12 Campers] Leader: Mary Clover, report by: Hettie Randall
• 2004, 11-13 June. Leader: Mary Clover, report by: Grethe Simkiss
• 2000, 18-19 November.[5 Campers] Leader: Mary Clover, report by: Keith Ashton

Mahai Campsite

• 2010, 29-31 January.[5 Campers] Leader: Mark Nellist, report by: Christie Exall Pics: Rose Dix and Mary Clover
• 2002, 12-13 October.[13 Campers] Leader: Warwick Keating, report by: Warwick Keating
• 1999, 30-31 October.[10 Campers] Leader: Warwick Keating, report by: Margaret Ashton

Mambasa Hutted Camp

• 2000, 10-12 March. [19 Campers] Leader: Bushy Kirby, report by: Irene Morris

Mbotyi River Lodge

• 2007, 15-19 June. [11 Campers] Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Clive Brickhill
• 2003, 1-6 June. [12 Campers] Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Peter Wedge

Monks Cowl

• 2002, 12-13 January.[12 Campers] Leader: Keith Ashton, report by Aris Hofland

Mountain Shadows, Highmoor area

• 2008, May.[16 Campers] Leader: Keith Ashton, Photos: Mary & Mark Nellist
• 2005, 14-16 Oct. Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Irene Dicken & Mark Wisdom

Namakwa/Richtersveld 4X4 tour

• 2002. [9 Campers] Leader: Warwick Keating, report by: Warwick Keating

Namibia 4X4 Trip

• 2005.Birds of Namibia, report by: Noel Harper
• 2005, July. HOBA METEORITE, report & photos by: Keith Ashton
• 2000, 6 July-6 August.[9 Campers] Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Peter Wedge

Ntabamhlope (White Mountain) Campsite

• 2000,7-9 April.[13 Campers] Leader: Ian Talbot, report by: Margaret Ashton

Port Alfred, Medolino Campsite

• 2004, 9-11 July. [2 Campers] Report by: Noel Harper

Port Durnford

• 2004, 9-11 July. Leader: Brian Henwood, report by: Brian Henwood

Richtersveld Transfrontier Park

• 2006, 20 July–10 August Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Noël Harper

Rocky Bay

• 2008, 13-16 June [16 Campers]Leader: Brian Henwood, report & pics: Rose Dix

Silo Hike

• 2001, 26-27 May.[6 Campers] Report by: Campbell Downie

[The] Spinney

• 2010, 15-16 May.[11 Campers]Leaders: Mary & Mark Nellist, Report by: Stella Wells, Photos: Mary Clover
• 2008, 14-16 March.[11 Campers]Leaders: Mary & Mark Nellist, Report by: Chris Dobson, Photos: Mary Clover

Sweetwaters Cottage

• 2010, 25-27 June. Leader: Keith Ashton, Report: John Fourie, Pics by: Keith Ashton
• 2010, 21-24 June. Leader: Keith Ashton, Pics by: Keith Ashton
• 2009, 11-13 December.[10 Campers] Leader: Keith Ashton, Report: Christie Exall, Pics: Rose Dix
• 2008, 4-6 July.[10 Campers] Leader: Margaret Ashton, Report & pics: Rose Dix
• 2007, 2-4 November.[7 Campers] Leader: Keith Ashton, Photos & comments: Irene Wisdom
• 2007, 21-24 September.[29 Campers] Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Roseanne Dix
• 2007, September.[11 Campers] Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Sally Browne
• 2006, 27-29 September.[9 Campers] Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Astrid Fraser
• 2004, 2-4 April. Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Irene Dickin

Underberg

• 2002, 8-10 February.[16 Campers] Leader: Bushy Kirby, report by Brenda Keating

Vergezient

• 2004, 24-26 Sept. Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Hettie Randall & Graham Ward

Wagondrift Dam

• 2005, 19-20 Feb. Leader: Brian Henwoood

Weenen Game Reserve

• 2004, 29-30 May. Leader: Warwick Keating, report by: Warwick Keating

Zulu Falls, Mooiriver/Greytown area

• 2006.[1] Report by: Roseanne Dix

[DAY HIKES/OUTINGS]

Albert Falls Dam (Msinsi Reserve)

• 2002, 27 January.[10 Hikers] Leader: Graham Cullinan, report by Noel Harper

Amber Valley (Howick)

• 2009, 28 June.[23 Hikers] Leader: Margaret Ashton, Photo report by Rod Hart

Byrne Valley

• 2004, 18 April. Leader: Warwick Keating, report by: Warwick Keating
• 2003, 23 February.[19 Hikers] Leader: Bushy Kirby
• 2002, 28 April. Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Keith Ashton

Cumberland Nature Reserve

• 2009,15 November.[10 Hikers] Leader: Allison Gunning, Photos & comments: Rose Dix
  • Report by Marina Jurgens
  • Report by Dave Tighe
• 2009,30 August.[26 Hikers] Leader: Jon Stevens (Dbn Ramblers) Photo report by: Rod Hart
• 2005,8 May. Leader: Graham Cullinan, report by: Libby Deysel
• 2004, 3 Oct. Leader: Graham Cullinan, report by: Allison Gunning
• 2003, 26 January. [33 Hikers] Leader: Graham Cullinan, report by: Keith Ashton
• 2001, 26 August. [8 Hikers] Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Keith Ashton

Curry's Post

• 2001, 9 September. [6 Cyclists] Leader: Keith Ashton, report by Keith Ashton

Durban, Beachfront Walk

• 2010, 22 May. [17 Hikers] Leader: Brian Henwood, Report & Pics: Rose Dix

Edan Experience

• 2001, 21 March. [14 Hikers] Report by: Brenda Keating

Enon Cottage (Byrne Area - Richmond)

• 2009, 17 May. [12 Hikers] Leader: Dave Tighe, Photos and comments by: Rod Hart
• 2008, 10 August. [13 Hikers] Leader: Dave Tighe, Report & Photos: Rose Dix

Everdon Estates

• 2010, 15 August. [37 Hikers] Leader: Cecil Hackney, Report: Roseanne Dix, Photos: Keith Ashton & Roseanne Dix
• 2009, 6 September. [23 Hikers] Leader: Cecil Hackney, Report & Pics by: Rose Dix
  • Photo report by: Rod Hart

Ferncliffe

• 2009, 9 August. [8 Hikers] Leader: Selven Nyker, Photo report by: Rod Hart
• 2001, 21 March. [6 Hikers] Leader: Selven Nyker, Report by: Erica Adie

Gwahumbe Game Reserve

• 2005, 25 Sept. Leader: Bushy Kirby, report by: Irene Dicken

Hella Hella

• 2010, 7 February.[10 Hikers] Leader: Bushy Kirby, report & Pics by: Libby Deysel

Highmoor

• 2002, 2 June.[6 Hikers] Leader: Keith Ashton, report by Merle Brett
• 2001, 28 October.[13 Hikers] Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Aris Hofland
• 2001, 25 February.[23 Hikers] Leader: Keith Ashton

Howick Meander

• 2005, 20 Nov. [10 Hikers] Leader: Aris Hofland, report by Jack Long
• 2004, 14 Nov. Leader: Keith Ashton, report by Aris Hofland
• 2000, 17 September.[5 Hikers] Leader: Keith Ashton, report by Keith Ashton

Inchanga

• 2010, 28 March.[22 Hikers] Leader: Max Ramseier, report & pics: Rod Hart, additional pics: Rose Dix

Kamberg Nature Reserve

• 2010, 23 January.[15] Leader: Allison Gunning, report by: Peter Wedge
• 2008, 1 June.[11] Leader: Allison Gunning, report & pics: Dave Sclanders
• 2005, 23 Jan. Leader: Mary Nellist, report by: Sally Browne

Kamberg, Rock Art Caves

• 2005, 16 November. [8 Hikers] Leader: Allison Gunning, report by: Peter Wedge

Karkloof Meander

• 2006, 5 February.[16 Hikers] Leader: Mark Nellist, report by: Aris Hofland
• 2005, 10 April. Leader: Mark Nellist
• 2004, 29 Feb. Leader: Mark Nellist

La Lucia Beach Walk

• 2004, 6 June. Leader: Graham Cullinan
• 2003, 6 April. Leader:[22 Hikers] Graham Cullinan

Loteni/Nottingham Road

• 2004, 28 March. Leader: Warwick Keating, report by: Libby Deysel

Mount Gilboa

• 2008, 26 July. [19 Hikers] Leader: Allison Gunning, report & pics: Rose Dix

PaardeKraal(PK) Lodge/overlooking Umkomaas Valley

• 2010, 7 March. [33 Hikers]Leader: Bushy Kirby, report & Pics: Rose Dix

Minerva Heights

• 2010, 8 August. [17 Hikers] Leader: Dave Tighe, report by: Kathy Roberts, Photos: Ron
• 2009, 12 July. [7 Hikers] Leader: Dave Tighe, Photo report by: Rod Hart

Nhlosane (Dargle Area)

• 2009, 14 June.[23 Hikers] Leader: Selven Nyker, report by: Selven Nyker, Photos: Rose Dix

Otto's Bluff

• 2001, 25 November.[13 Hikers] Leader: Campbell Downie, report by: Lorraine Downie

Paddy's walk, Boston

• 2003, 6 July. Leader: Philip Grant, report by: Christeen Grant

Swartkops

• 2006, 2 April.[10 Hikers] Leader: Graham Cullinan, report by: Harold Rees
• 2002, 24 February.[9 Hikers] Leader: Campbell Downie, report by: Deneys Mann
• 2001, 14 January.[15 Hikers] Leader: Campbell Downie, report by: Deneys Mann
• 1999, 7 November.[13 Hikers] Leader: Bret Arntzen, report by: Bret Arntzen

Treasure Beach, Moonlight Walk

• 2004, 27 Nov. Leader: Bushy Kirby, report by: Libby Deysel

Table Mountain (outside Pietermaritzburg)

• 2000, 2 April.[11 Hikers] Leader: Campbell Downie, report by: Campbell Downie

Umgeni Valley

• 2010, 30 May.[16 Hikers] Leader: Selvyn Nyker, Photos & comments by: Rose Dix
• 2009, 30 May.[15 Hikers] Leader: Keith Ashton, Photos & comments by: Rod Hart
• 2008, 13 April.[15 Hikers] Leader: Selven Nyker, Photos report: Rod Hart
• 2006, 19 November.[5 Hikers] Leader: Margaret, report by: Jack Long
• 2006, 10 September.[11 Hikers] Leader: Margaret, report by: Yvonne Engelbrecht
• 2006, 28 May.[5 Hikers] Leader: Selvyn Nyker, PHOTOS & report by: Dave Sclanders
• 2003, 16 March.[24 Hikers] Leader: Selvyn Nyker, report by: Selvyn Nyker
• 2002, 11 August.[20 Hikers] Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Keith Ashton
• 2000, 27 August.[11 Hikers] Leader: Keith Ashton, report by: Aris Hofland

Umkomaas Valley

• 2002.[20 Hikers] Leader: Dave Rigby, report by: Iain Talbot

World's View

• 2009, 26 July.[5 Hikers] Leader: Neville Lee, Photo report by: Rod Hart

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