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TABLE MOUNTAIN NP ROUTE

Elsie's Peak

If you need a quick dose of 360° views from a peak, then this the ideal hike. Take the dog and family along for great short hike up to Elsie's Peak.

Dog friendly

DURATION

DISTANCE (km)

ROUTE TYPE

ASCENT (m)

Yes

Easy

0h55

1.8

Out-and-Return

184

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Hiking in the valleys above Fish Hoek en route to Elsie's Peak

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The path up to Elsie's Peak ascends gently. Be sure to keep right at any forks and in no time you'll be at the peak.

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TRAIL TRIVIA

Elsie's Peak is named after the river which flows through the Glencairn Valley, the Elsies River, which in turn is named after the rooiels tree.

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