Giant's Cup Trail
uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Out-and-back trail in uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Hiking.
- Distance
- 10.5 mi (16.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,831 ft (558 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 20 min
- High point
- 6,037 ft (1,840 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall: Spring Falls 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from start
- Hut: Mzimkhulwana Hut 10.4 mi (16.8 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Giant's Cup Trail
How long is Giant's Cup Trail?
Giant's Cup Trail is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 20 min. It climbs 1,831 ft (558 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,037 ft (1,840 m).
How hard is Giant's Cup Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Giant's Cup Trail?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Day Parking Area.
Are there water and toilets on Giant's Cup Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Giant's Cup Trail shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Giant's Cup Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: gravel.
Is this a good week for Giant's Cup Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Smuggler's Path uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park · Hard · 5.5 mi (8.9 km)
- Gxalingenwa Trail uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park · Expert · 11 mi (17.8 km)
- Gxalingenwa Trail uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park · Moderate · 4.3 mi (7 km)
- Gxalingenwa Trail uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park · Hard · 5.4 mi (8.7 km)
- Old Giant's Cup Trail uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park · Easy · 2.7 mi (4.4 km)
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