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Walker's Peak Hike

Region
Southern Drakensberg
Area
Bushmans Nek
Type
Overnight
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Walker's Peak Hike

Trail facts

Distance (km)
37
Walking time (hrs)
19
Difficulty
Very Difficult
Altitude (m)
3306
One-way distance (km)
18.5
Outward time (hrs)
10
Return time (hrs)
9

Route description

Walker’s Peak is the destination for a long mountain outing from Bushman’s Nek in the Southern Drakensberg. The supplied track runs for roughly 18.5 km to the peak; returning the same way makes about 37 km.

The distance makes this a journey to plan carefully, with suitable overnight stops, enough time for the return and a route suited to the group’s experience. The map below shows the route in the wider mountain landscape. Read it alongside a detailed map when planning how the summit fits into your trip.

Read our Bushmans Nek Nature Reserve guide for more about the surrounding area and planning a visit.

GPS track

GPS Track Details
Track length: 18.51 km
Total ascent: 1830 m
Total descent: 297 m
More GPS track information and download

⚠️ Mountain safety notice

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

Download Rescue Register (PDF)

Location map

Photos

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