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Two Passes and Cleft Peak Escarpment Hike

Region
Northern Drakensberg
Area
Cathedral Peak
Type
Day Hike
Two Passes and Cleft Peak Escarpment Hike

Trail facts

Distance (km)
40
Walking time (hrs)
72
Difficulty
Very Difficult
One-way distance (km)
40
Outward time (hrs)
72

Route description

An extreme 3 days hike (40 kms) from the top of Mike’s Pass, ascending Organ Pipes Pass, crossing the escarpment and descending Mlambonja Pass to Cathedral Peak Hotel. Organ Pipes has separate Camel and Thuthumi Ridge approaches. Arrange access to the upper starting point and include any onward climb to Cleft Peak in your plan. This serious itinerary is unsuitable for unfit or inexperienced parties.

Explore the Cathedral Peak area: The Cathedral Peak and Didima valley has walking options ranging from short outings in the foothills to longer routes into the high mountains. Route choice makes a substantial difference to the experience and preparation required. Read our Cathedral Peak Nature Reserve (Didima) guide for more about the area and planning a visit.

⚠️ Mountain safety notice

Before starting any high Berg trek, log your group in the official EKZNW Mountain Rescue Register.

Download Rescue Register (PDF)

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