LADY'S SLIPPER HIKING TRAILS

DEC, JAN & FEB open 07h30-17h00 (latest ascent 14h30) -
ALL OTHER MONTHS open 08h00-16h00 (latest ascent 13h30)

BY ACCESSING THIS VENUE YOUR COOPERATION IS REQUIRED WITH THE FOLLOWING:

PERSONAL INFORMATION – This is a multi-activity site with strict access control to ensure you and your family’s safety and you will need to provide some personal information when signing in. This information will only be used in emergency situations when deemed necessary by Falcon Rock management.

WARNING! – Many trails lead to, behind and through a variety of shooting ranges located in different areas. Due to the risk of serious injury, unauthorised access to any part of Falcon Rock property/trails may lead to criminal charges being laid. If you haven’t been signed in by a Falcon Rock staff member you are not authorised to be here. You will be considered trespassing and will be treated as such. Dogs/Pets are not permitted as these trails access nature reserve.

ACCREDITED GREEN FLAG TRAILS START AT FALCON ROCK

LADY’S SLIPPER TRAIL: 5.2 KM (4.6 KM RED TRAIL)

TRAIL TYPE: LINEAR/CIRCULAR (UP RED TRAIL, DOWN GREEN)
DURATION: 2/3 HOURS
DIFFICULTY: EASY/MODERATE

• Please note that in keeping within the boundaries of our “Child Protection Policy” for youth camps, we have strict access control.
• Dogs/Pets/Drones are not permitted as these trails access nature reserve.
• On arrival at Falcon Rock, follow the signage to the parking area. Make your way to the TrailMix Office/Café and please bring your vehicle registration number with you as you will need it when signing in.

TRAIL INFO – The trail starts off on a Green Route and later splits giving you the option of either remaining on the Green, or ascend the Red. The Red Route is more adventurous and shorter, but it is a steeper climb. Green is a longer route but much easier.
Red and Green Trails meet at the plateau where you will make your last ascent around the north side (other side from where you started) to reach the summit. Arriving at the summit you will find a large boulder with a direction dial fixed to the top of it. Here you will be at the highest point of the Van Staden’s Mountain Range and right above the Lady’s Slipper rock formation. Falcon Rock will be directly below.

When descending return down the north side, the way you came, and select either the Red or Green Trail to return to Base Camp at the Adventure Centre.

“it’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey – rest often, observe, absorb…”

FOR YOUR SAFETY – If hiking in a group, allow for all to take a picture of the trail map and emergency numbers. Although the intention is to enjoy the hike together we all have different levels of fitness which results in most groups separating, and most often on the decent. Having this information can save you lots of headaches.

• Avoid leaping/jumping downwards. You have more control STEPPING down.
• Wear hiking boots/shoes with good grip, layered clothing and sun hat. The weather at the mountain can change in a heartbeat.
• Take enough water! Eat well before and take snacks. Although this is a short hike, it will take a lot out of you.
• Scorpions live under these rocks; avoid lifting them.
• Snakes are easier to spot on a clear trail than in an uncleared area.
• Emergency & Trail Info – 083 327 3456

TRAILHEAD – Starting point of the trail.

DOWNLOAD – Official Lady’s Slipper Trail Guide & Map (by Nelson Mandela Bay Tourism)

Green Flag Trails is administered and overseen by the World Trails Network through an international network of partners and trail experts, via its Trails & Tourism Task Team.

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THIS IS A NATURE RESERVE

Remain on the trails marked for hiking
Bring back ALL your waste and avoid leaving any form of graffiti.
Do not be excessively loud OR play music on the trails. Visitors using these trails come to enjoy the beauty and sounds of nature.
No picking of flowers or fynbos. Nature reserve laws and fines apply.

RATES: R30pp and payable either Cash, Zapper or Eft (FNB, Branch 250655, Onnerikoppi Festivals – 62812781864)

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Emergency 0833273456

Avoid leaping/jumping downwards. You have more control STEPPING down.

Take enough water! Although this is a short hike, it will take a lot out of you.

Eat well before and take snacks. You will exert yourself on this trail and your body is going to need fuel.

Scorpions live under these rocks, avoid lifting them.

Snakes are easier to spot on a clear trail than in an un-cleared area. Yes, we have many snakes here.

Wear hiking boots/shoes with good grip, layered clothing and sun hat. The weather at the mountain can change in a heartbeat.

BY USING THESE TRAILS YOU ARE AGREEING TO:

Remain on the trails marked for hiking. Other trails will take you behind SHOOTING RANGES and ARCHERY AREAS.
Bring back ALL our waste. This includes all fruit peals, sweet wrappers, cigarette butts, liquid containers, tissues, wetwipes etc
Avoid leaving ANY form of graffiti. Even using a stone to engrave on a rock is considered graffiti out here in nature.

Not be excessively loud nor play music on the trails. Visitors using these trails come to enjoy the beauty and sounds of nature. Although you might want to enjoy your music while walking, others don’t.
Be aware of our time spent on the trail, so as to return before the main gate is locked.

WEATHER INFO

CONTACT:
0833273456 / info@ladysslipper.co.za

ADDRESS: Falcon Rock, Van Stadens Gorge Rd, Lady’s Slipper (Witteklip), Port Elizabeth

Our weather is often very different to PE, Uitenhage and JBay. Sometimes even experiencing a 5-10 degree difference only 10km’s away. Here’s a few weather apps that we find have been most accurate to determine our forecasts.

Trail closures due to extreme weather conditions, particularly heat, are posted on the facebook page. The link is at the top right should you want to stay informed of changes in open/closing times and other relevant info.

ACCUWEATHER WINDFINDER YR.NO

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