The Nottdog Challenge – Scarbs to Table Mountain in 1 day

1 Day. 50 Km. 5 Peaks.

Description - The hike is from Scarborough to Table Mountain exclusively in the mountain chain and beaches and covering a distance of 50 km through spectacular countryside. To read an account of the 2011 challenge, click on hiking challenge experience

Route - Scarborough to Table Mountain hike in one day (staying in the mountain chain and beaches) The route will go from Scarborough to Slangkop, then along Noordhoek Beach, over Chapman’s Peak, along Houtbay Contour, to Constantia Neck, to Mclears Beacon and down either the cable car or Platteklip.

Elevation Map

Distance: +- 50km

Time estimate: +- 13 -14 hours

We will be leaving Scarborough at 5h00 sharp, so please be at Camel Rock Restaurant at 4h45 latest. We have 13 hours to get to the cable car in time as it closers at 18h00. Alternatively we can walk down Platteklip. It gets dark at 18h15. We will need to get to base 1, which is at the start of Chapman’s Peak in Noordhoek at 8h00. We then need to get to the base 2, which is The Old Fort at Houtbay by 11h00. Then base 3 at Constantia Nek at 14h00, so that we have enough time to get to Mclears Beacon on Table Mountain and reach the cable car by 18h00. The following points above are also places that people can check out if they have had enough and are easy to get collected from.

You will need to organize family or friends to collect you from the bottom cable station at Table Mountain at about 19h00.

Hiking guidelines: Due to the distance and timing of the hike, we are going to have to keep up a steady pace and only take 3 scheduled stops. Somebody will be designated with the GPS to keep us on an average of 4.5 – 5km per hour. We will aim to walk together, however I suggest we partner up, so that if we separate we always have one person with us at all times. Please send me your cell numbers and make sure that you have your phone fully charged on the day. Please insert my number into your phone – 0825539457

Insert these rescue numbers into your phone:

086 110 6417 | 021 480 7700 | 021 957 4700

What to bring:

Backpack - Comfortable and preferably waterproof or with cover or clothes put in plastic bags.

Food - Food with protein is good- helps protect muscles on endurance trips. Peanuts, peanut butter, biltong, endurance-designed sports drink etc

Water - Bring one litre of water. Listed are points where we can refill: Showers on Kommetjie beach, Valley above Hout Bay, Constantia Neck, TM dams and tap 1.5 km up from Constantia Nek.

Torch - Make sure batteries are fresh

Wet gear - Very important, both top and bottom.

Warm clothes - Placed in a plastic bag. Thermals are a good idea as they are litre and warm.

Good boots - With good strong tred

Cellphone - Fully charge battery

Entry fee - R100, which is donated to Smurfies Pre – Primary. Please can you pay me cash on the day or deposit the money into my account via EFT

Banking Details

Bank: ABSA: Account holder: E. G. J Notten -Account Number: 4076298011- Branch: Longbeach Mall – Branch Code: 632005 – Type account: Cheque account

Please note that entry is at your own risk as this is an informal challenge.

For those staying in the Valley on Friday night lets meet at the Toad for dinner & drinks at 19h00. Any questions, please get in touch with me 0825539457

Lets do this!

Please get your family & friends behind you for support, they can follow the event on

The Trailblazer Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Trailblazer/246330568714958?sk=wall

And find more details on the Trailblazer website - http://trailblazer-adventure.com

Directions to Camel Rock

Come along Main Rd Scarborough and once you enter the Village you will see Camel Rock Restaurant on your left hand side. Park here and we will leave at 5h00 sharp