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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.
Moderate
DURATION
2h15
DISTANCE (km)
4.6
ROUTE TYPE
ASCENT (m)
Out-and-Return
409
Dog friendly
Yes
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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-trodden 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.
TRAIL TRIVIA
Lion's Head is South Africa's most climbed mountain peak.
GALLERY
NAVIGATE TO TRAIL HEAD
WEATHER
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