Trootkloof Waterfall Valley overnight hike

After the success of the Moore family's overnight hike with Jimmy in the August holidays, Fraser, Helen and I did another during the December holidays.  We set off in unpromising circumstances with low cloud and drizzle.  But the rain didn’t last too long and we were rewarded with some stunning light in the evening.

At the base of some cliffs we found a couple of fantastic spots where Jimmy and Fraser rolled out their sleeping bags under ledges.  Helen and I took a slightly softer option and pitched our tent higher up the mountain.  As you’ll see in the gallery, we all had rooms with a view.  After setting up camp we climbed to the top of Goudkoppie from where we witnessed some magical light as the sun set.  Of course, without sleeping out one would not experience sunset in that location and we were well rewarded for our efforts.  The next morning we climbed up to Goudkoppie again before dropping down to the miner’s cottage road and returning from there.

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