Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company (TMACC), in partnership with SANParks, invites Capetonians and visitors alike to lace up their hiking boots for the annual Take a Hike day 2025 on Saturday, 15 November 2025.
This popular initiative encourages participants to take to the mountain – hiking, exploring and cleaning as they go – while collecting litter along the trails and helping to “leave it better than you found it.” The day celebrates both conservation and community connection to one of the world’s most celebrated natural landmarks.
Now in its fifth year, Take a Hike day 2025has grown into a signature TMACC event, attracting hundreds of nature enthusiasts, families, and community volunteers. Last year more than 300 hikers have participated, collecting nearly 60 kilograms of litter from Table Mountain’s trails, a simple but powerful act of care for Cape Town’s beloved natural wonder.
This year, participants can take part in Take a Hike day by choosing one of three scenic routes, each offering a unique experience of the mountain:
- Platteklip Gorge – one of the more popular hiking routes on Table Mountain
- The Contour Path – starting next to the small traffic circle at the Lower Cableway Station, a steep climb for more experienced hikers.
- Kloof Corner – a shorter but steeper climb with breathtaking views over the city and Atlantic Ocean.
Each route offers hikers the chance to enjoy Table Mountain at their own pace while helping to keep it pristine for generations to come.
Participants will receive a free cable car ride down, along with snack packs and refreshments at the summit, courtesy of TMACC.
Pre-registration online is required in order to participate. Please register https://forms.office.com/r/aU7J6itQAH
The event kicks off at 06:00, with check-in for those who have pre-registered open between 06:00 – 10:00, and activities running at the Top Station until 17:00.
“Take a Hike day is about more than just a climb – it’s a celebration of community, conservation and care”. Each year we’re reminded of how powerful it is when people come together to protect the spaces that make Cape Town so special,” says Wahida Parker, Managing Director of TMACC.
“As custodians of this unique and biodiverse landscape, we are always encouraged to see the public taking an active role in caring for the park,” says Megan Taplin, Park Manager: Table Mountain National Park. “Take a Hike day is a wonderful example of how collaboration between SANParks, TMACC, and the community can make a meaningful difference, reminding us that conservation works best when everyone plays their part.”
Safety and Preparation
The weather on Table Mountain can change quickly, and safety remains TMACC’s top priority. Participants are urged to come prepared and keep the following in mind:
- Apply sunscreenand wear a hat or cap to protect against the sun.
- Bring enough water to stay hydrated throughout the hike.
- Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothingandsturdy hiking shoes with good grip.
- Pack a light windbreaker or rain jacket, as mountain weather can shift rapidly.
- Stick to the route and demarcated pathways.
- Every hiking group should have a leader – the larger the group, the greater the need for one.
- Keep together and hike at the pace of the slowest member. Do not split up or take different routes.
- Leave non-essential valuables and jewellery at home.
- Watch the weather and time, and turn back if conditions worsen.
- Know what to do in an emergency and save emergency number 021 937 0300 on your phone.
- Download one of the available outdoor safety apps that can help locate you in the event of a mishap.
Getting There
Participants can park at the Lower Tafelberg Road parking area and take the free Cableway shuttleto theLower Cableway Station, and make their way to the hiking route that they have chosen for check-in.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, 15 November 2025 (weather permitting) Alternative date: Sunday, 16 November 2025
Time: 06:00 – 17:00 (Check-in at starting points of each hiking trail: 06:00 – 10:00)
Routes: Platteklip Gorge, the Contour Path and Kloof Corner.
Reward: Free Cableway descent, snack pack, and great vibes
Theme: Leave it better than you found it
To register visit https://forms.office.com/r/aU7J6itQAH
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