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Start of the Sentinel Peak Trail – Chain Ladders on Sentinel Peak loop from The Pudding

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South Africa

Start of the Sentinel Peak Trail – Chain Ladders on Sentinel Peak loop from The Pudding

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Start of the Sentinel Peak Trail – Chain Ladders on Sentinel Peak loop from The Pudding

05:50

14.0km

680m

Hiking

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

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 7.49 km for 1.82 km

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1.00 km

Start of the Sentinel Peak Trail

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A magnificent hike through fantastic landscape.

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2

2.86 km

A great vantage point in the mountains.

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3

4.11 km

Small Ladder at the Track to the Chain ladders and the top of the Tugela Falls

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4.56 km

View of the Chain Ladder

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5

5.80 km

two chain ladders (17m and 13m) bring you up to the plateau and will challenge you mentally (if height is putting you under stress) and physically (you are not going to break records but you will feel it).

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7.47 km

Tugela Falls

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Breathtaking view on the second highest water fall of the world falling down of about 948m over 5 cascades.

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9.04 km

Tugela Falls

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8

9.21 km

Gorge Trail to top of the Tugela Falls

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14.0 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.7 km

1.94 km

240 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.27 km

3.49 km

1.94 km

240 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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