Cape Town: Steenbras River Gorge and Crystal Pools hiking trail closed for this hiking season!

The City of Cape Town has announced that the Steenbras River Gorge and Crystal Pools hiking trail will remain closed for this hiking season. The storm over the long weekend (22 – 25 September 2023) resulted in severe flooding of the Steenbras Nature Reserve and along Clarence Drive near Gordon's Bay. Rivers have been diverted and entire sections of the Steenbras River Gorge and Crystal Pools hiking trail have been washed away, and will take some time to repair.
The free of charge Klipspringer hiking trail remains closed due to no public access given severe damage to Clarence Drive. The free of charge Danie Miller hiking trail in Gordon's Bay is open, but should be used with caution due to strong flowing streams and loose, slippery rocks. Bookings for the Steenbras River Gorge are usually open from 01 October annually. According to Alderman Eddie Andrews, City of Cape Town's Deputy Mayor and Mayoral Committee Member for Spatial Planning and Environment, tt will take considerable time to do the necessary repairs. We'll keep you posted!