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The Old George Dam 12,5km Hike is a beautiful circular route with approximately 368m elevation. We will pause for a midway stop to have a picnic at the old dam, from where we'll follow the trail back in a clockwise direction along ferns, fynbos, cycads and the Swartrivier!

Difficulty is rated 5/10 for a hike looking at elevation & distance and you have to be able to cover the said distance.


πŸ‘‰πŸ» List of compulsary items required for all our hikes:


🌰 Suitable lightweight hydration-/backpack/hip pouch


🌰 Hydration/bottled water


🌰 Sunscreen


🌰 Hat/head gear


🌰 Suitable non-slip shoes (Off road shoes. Normal sneakers/road running shoes are NOT suitable)


🌰 Snacks


🌰 Lightweight windproof jacket


🌰 Fleece/midlayer depending the weather


🌰 Your own emergency items, such as bandage, small petroleum jelly, blister plasters, etc


✨ Optional items:


Fingerless gloves, hiking poles, beanie, buffs, sunglasses.


β™‘ We can park safely at the Access gate to the Old WTW by the Reservoir, at the top of 9th Avenue in Denneoord The Old George Dam 12,5km Hike is a beautiful circular route with approximately 368m elevation. We will pause for a midway stop to have a picnic at the old dam, from where we'll follow the trail back in a clockwise direction along ferns, fynbos, cycads and the Swartrivier!

Difficulty is rated 5/10 for a hike looking at elevation & distance and you have to be able to cover the said distance.


πŸ‘‰πŸ» List of compulsary items required for all our hikes:


🌰 Suitable lightweight hydration-/backpack/hip pouch


🌰 Hydration/bottled water


🌰 Sunscreen


🌰 Hat/head gear


🌰 Suitable non-slip shoes (Off road shoes. Normal sneakers/road running shoes are NOT suitable)


🌰 Snacks


🌰 Lightweight windproof jacket


🌰 Fleece/midlayer depending the weather


🌰 Your own emergency items, such as bandage, small petroleum jelly, blister plasters, etc


✨ Optional items:


Fingerless gloves, hiking poles, beanie, buffs, sunglasses.


β™‘ We can park safely at the Access gate to the Old WTW by the Reservoir, at the top of 9th Avenue in Denneoord George.

Maps link:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/GE7ZiBHtpMXUGuY18


β™‘ Hike starts strictly at 8am.


? Communication is done on the following w/a group:-

https://chat.whatsapp.com/Enyyde93qLzIGev2NjXHp5


For any furter information, contact MariΓ n on 0636977726.

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