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TABLE MOUNTAIN NP ROUTE

LION'S HEAD

Cape Town's most iconic hike. This quick route offers constant stunning views of the city and surrounds. There is a lot of foot-traffic on Lion's Head, although it is ideal for a sunrise or sunset hike.

Wallys Cave Closed.
Use ladders and chains at own risk.

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Dog friendly

TIME

MODERATE

2h15

DISTANCE (km)

2.11

ROUTE TYPE

LOOP

ELEVATION (m)

312

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All the way up, the path is very distinct. The first few 100m you walk along a wide jeep track before it merges into a well-troden path. The gradient is consistent but pleasant until you reach a series of scrambles which are supplemented with chains and handles. Alternatively, you can avoid the chains and take the slightly longer loop around the back. The last stretch on bare rock and quite steep.

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TRAIL TRIVIA

Lion's Head is South Africa's most climbed mountain peak.

GALLERY

NAVIGATE TO TRAIL HEAD

WEATHER

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 HIKE ONE 

GO
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HIKE TWO

GO
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HIKE THREE

GO
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