Table Mountain Scrambling

Climbing not quite your thing? Bigger group of friends?
Scrambling might be a better option.

What is Scrambling?

On Table Mountain, scrambling routes are usually hiking routes with sections that involve steep, exposed  rocky terrain where you want to focus on handholds and footholds in order to navigate the challenging sections. Quite often a rope is used for additional safety.

Scrambling is a great way to explore the more rugged sections of the Mountain.

Table Mountain scrambling
Right Face scramble table Mountain

Scrambling is a type of activity that lies between hiking and rock climbing, involving moving over steep, rocky terrain using hands and feet for support. It often involves navigating challenging sections where hiking boots are helpful but climbing gear might not be essential. Scrambling can be a fun way to experience mountains and rugged landscapes, but it’s important to be aware of the inherent risks and prepare accordingly, according to hiking websites.

Table Mountain offers quality scrambles :

Kloof Corner Ridge scramble hike guide

KLOOF CORNER RIDGE:

Description:
This classic scrambling route on Table Mountain that follows the dramatic ridge line to the summit, combining steep hiking with exposed rock sections and three chains. The route gives one excellent views of Cape Town from the airport all the way to the 12 Apostles. 
 
Grade: C Scramble 
Difficulty: Moderate, some upper body strength is required.  A rope is used to safe guard the chain climbs.
Time: 3-4 hours

Cost: R2 700 per person – includes cableway ticket down (minimum 2 people).

RIGHT FACE, ARROW FACE:

Description: The route starts up Platteklip Gorge and then veers off, once at height the route traverses what appears to be a seemingly impossible line across Africa Amphitheater involving some exposed and tight sections of scrambling through two tunnels.  The descent is via the cableway.
Grade: B
Difficulty: Relatively easy going with some easy climbing – a good head for heights is required. 
Time: 5 hours
Cost: R2 700 per person – includes cableway ticket down (minimum 2 people).
Right Face Arrow Face Scramble Table Mountain
India Venster Scramble Hike Table Mountain

INDIA VENSTER:

Description: 
Grade: B
Difficulty: The second most popular route up Table Mountain!  A fairly strenuous hike that takes in fantastic views as the cable car passes by above.  There is one steep section of rock where one uses staples and chains to move up. 
Time: +-3 Hours
Cost: R1 900 per person – includes cableway ticket down (minimum 2 people).

MYSTERY B:

Description:  The route starts up Platteklip Gorge and then vears off left onto some fun, steep (and exposed) sections.  Towards the top, one discovers the mystery followed by an airy step-over.
Grade: C
Difficulty: Strenuous (but rewarding)
Time: 3-4 Hours
Cost: R2 700 per person – includes cableway ticket down (minimum 2 people).
Left Face Mystery B Table Mountain
Ledges Table Mountain Scramble

LEDGES:

Description: The route starts up the Saddle Path heading up towards the saddle between Devil’s Peak and the back of Table Mountain.  The scrambling begins here with some fun ledge traversing and climbing through tunnels, there are several tricky sections and a rope is used on the more exposed sections.  Once on top we visit Maclear’s Beacon and finish at the Cable Car.  
Grade: B/C
Difficulty: Strenuous (but rewarding)
Time: 4-5 Hours
Cost: R2 800 per person – includes cableway ticket down (minimum 2 people).

HOUTBAY CORNER:

Description:  A fun and interesting route up Hout Bay corner which takes in incredible views of Hout Bay and Llandudno.  The descent follows the path down Llanduno ravine.
Grade:. C
Difficulty:  Moderate
Time:  4 Hours       
Cost:  R2400 per person    

Hout Bay Corner scramble
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