WP 01Gate 2 · 120 m
Brenton invites you to
Read
the Map
Maclear's Beacon Hike. One red line from the gate to the beacon. Follow it.
Scroll to follow the route
WP 02Skeleton Gorge · 400 m
The day
Saturday
21 November 2026
Mark it on the map. Then mark it in the diary.
WP 03The Ladders · 650 m
Boots on
07:00 SAST
Meet at Kirstenbosch Gate 2 (Rycroft Gate). Back down by 13:00.
WP 04Hely-Hutchinson Reservoir · 760 m
The route
Skeleton Gorge to Maclear's Beacon
Cape Town, Western Cape
- 9 kmreturn
- Moderategrade
- ±4.5 hourson trail
Steep wooden steps and ladders in the gorge, flat across the top.
View location →WP 05Smuts Track · 880 m
Pack for it
Bring
- 2 L of water
- Shoes with real grip
- Warm layer & a windbreaker
- Sunscreen, hat & sunglasses
- Snacks & a summit sandwich
- Light rain shell
- Charged phone & your ID
WP 06Maclear's Beacon · 1,086 m
X marks the spot.Now sign the log.
Maclear's Beacon Hike · 21 November 2026