Tugela Gorge Trail
uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Out-and-back trail in uKhahlamba / Drakensberg Park, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Hiking.
- Distance
- 8.1 mi (13.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,496 ft (456 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 20 min
- High point
- 6,188 ft (1,886 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint 6.8 mi (11 km) from start
- Waterfall 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Tunnel 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8 mi (12.9 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Tugela Gorge Trail
How long is Tugela Gorge Trail?
Tugela Gorge Trail is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 20 min. It climbs 1,496 ft (456 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,188 ft (1,886 m).
How hard is Tugela Gorge Trail?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Tugela Gorge Trail?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Tugela Gorge Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Tugela Gorge Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (35% under trees).
What can you do on Tugela Gorge Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Tugela Gorge 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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