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Maclear's Beacon

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Maclear's Beacon

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Maclear's Beacon

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This Highlight is in a protected area

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Table Mountain National Park

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Location: South Africa

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1. Skeleton Gorge Trail – Table Mountain Summit loop from Klaassenbosch

16.7km

06:25

1,010m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Platteklip Gorge Trail – Table Mountain Summit loop from Oranjezicht

12.7km

06:05

820m

810m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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3. Waterfall in Skeleton Gorge – Skeleton Gorge Trail loop from Klaassenbosch

9.06km

04:17

950m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Perrine

January 10, 2022

It is the highest point of the Table Mountain plateau, at 1,086 meters above sea level. This stone mound is named after Thomas Maclear, a South African astronomer who set out to recalculate the dimensions and shape of the Earth. He installed this triangulation station which today bears his name.

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Thomas

November 1, 2018

Great view of Cape Point. Two oceans included. The slightly better way is definitely worth it in good weather! ️

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Miri

November 11, 2018

Highest point on the table mountain plateau. Table Mountain is said to be 1,086 m high at this point. From the upper cableway station it takes about an hour. The way is largely flat and with the right shoes and matching clothes for everyone to deal with. At one point you have to climb down a short distance. Chains are appropriate to simplify this. Great view over Cape Town and Table Mountain.

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Elevation 1,080 m

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Maclear's Beacon

1. Skeleton Gorge Trail – Table Mountain Summit loop from Klaassenbosch

2. Platteklip Gorge Trail – Table Mountain Summit loop from Oranjezicht

3. Waterfall in Skeleton Gorge – Skeleton Gorge Trail loop from Klaassenbosch

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