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4WD-Trail Tierkloof 4WD-Trail

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Located in South Africa :: Western Cape (Winelands)  :: Worcester
Category: Activity :: 4WD-Trail

You'd be correct in expecting a steep rocky ascent and descent at Tierkloof, but the surprise sting in the tail is a soft sand challenge that's loads of fun for all experience levels. Although the trail covers only 12km, there is plenty to keep off-road adventurers amused, starting with a rocky climb that will be a sweaty-palmed, white-knuckled experience for rookies and a challenge for seasoned campaigners. The fun begins almost immediately after you turn off the main road, with a 5km mountain ascent littered with huge boulders and a gap between looming rocks where marshalling is recommended. Your reward on reaching the Bloukop view site is a magnificent panorama over Brandvlei Dam towards Worcester. Klipspringers, baboons and black eagles were spotted, with leopard tracks providing evidence of nocturnal hunts. Taking another route down the mountain will confront you with a deep dive into a normally dry riverbed, some sandy sections and finally Tierkloof's sting in the tail, a daunting but safe climb in deep, soft sand that is impossible on normal road pressures. Only after deflating tyres to one bar did Drive Outs' Prado manage the feat. There is basic camping with ablution facilities for accommodation and Each site has its own power point, bin and braai. Activities to engage in includes swimming and canoeing at Brandvlei Dam, Stettyn 4x4 Trail, Klipbokkop 4x4 Trail. (Information supplied by DriveOut Magazine).

Contact
Address :  Rawsonville, 6845, Scenic Cape Route 62, Western Cape, South Africa
Postal :  P.O. Box 206, Rawsonville, 6845, Western Cape, South Africa
Contact :  Willem Viljoen
Contact 2 :  Mariana Viljoen
Tel :  +27(0)23 349 1481
Cell :  +27(0)82 578 1853
Cell2 :  +27(0)76 782 3481
Email :  Click Here
Website :  Click Here
Host Website :  Click Here

Rates and Payment
Fee/s :  R180 per vehicle

Facilities
Camping Swimming Pool
Restrooms

Activities
Hiking Trails Fishing Canoeing
More Activities :  Cave. Wolves Den. Windsurfing. Kite-surfing. Kayaking.
Notes on Activities :  (Some activities may be offered nearby).

Trail Information
Number of Trails :  1
Trail Length :  12km
Driving Time :  2-3 Hours
Difficulty Grading :  3 - 4 Rating
General :  Low range gears are required to complete this trail
Vehicle needs good ground clearance
Self-Drive Trail
Rescue Services are available
Drinking water is available
Environmentally friendly practices are in place

Travelling Information
Closest Town :  Rawsonville

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