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A bridge along the hiking trail at Taroko Trail Park

Taroko Trail Park | More Than Just a Walk in the Park

Avatar for Shaun DouglasJohannesburg
Fourteen hikers. One new face in the group. The stream at our backs, trees ahead. I took the group photo while the spirits were still high, legs were fresh and smiles were easy. Modderfontein is about thirty minutes from Pretoria — easy enough to feel like a day out, far enough to feel like you've actually left. ... Continue Reading
Landscape view looking towards the lake at Cradle Moon

Cradle Moon Hiking Trail Review

Avatar for Shaun DouglasJohannesburg
Signs of winter are all around us. The sun rises later, and it’s much cooler in the mornings. I’m on my way to the Muldersdrift area. It’s about an hour's drive from Centurion. When I left home, it was still dark. This morning, I planned to start early, and I like to be earlier than usual just in case I get lost or if parking might be a problem. The venue for today's hike was Cradle Moon. It was my second time at the venue. The first time, I guided a few friends on a hike, and now I am here with the Centurion Hiking Club. ... Continue Reading
Taroko Trail Park Hike Review 1

Taroko Trail Park Hike Review

Avatar for Shaun DouglasJohannesburg
We hiked at the Taroko Trail Park. This trail park is situated in Modderfontein and forms part of hiking trails in the Johannesburg area. At first, I was not sure. You drive through an industrial area to get there. ... Continue Reading