The hike starts from the Silvermine Dam Parking Area taking the Crags trail up towards Elephant’s Eye Cave. From there we continue towards the high saddle at the top of Blackburn ravine, where we enjoy the magnificent views across Hout Bay and Karbonkelberg across the bay. We follow the Aphitheatre trail which contours around, with beautiful views across Silvermine dam all along the way and end back at the parking area, where there is an opportunity to swim in the dam. 

• DURATION - 5 to 6 hours

• DIFFICULTY LEVEL - Intermediate hike on a rocky footpath

• DISTANCE & ELEVATION GAIN - 10 km

• ELEVATION GAIN - 370 m up, 370 m down

• LOCATION - Cape Town, South Africa

This hike can be booked as a PRIVATE GUIDED HIKE on a date and time that suits your itinerary.