Recce Raid 2024 - Trail 60 - Leg 1
Kingfisher Lodge to Highland Gate
Trail Running Difficult
- Distance
- 48 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 1.3 km
- High Point
- 1.9 km
- Gradient
- 14˚
This is a popular trail running route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure and is typically done in undefined. From a low point of 1.3 km to the maximum altitude of 1.9 km, the route covers 48 km, 1517 vertical metres of ascent and 1412 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Point-to-point via Helvetia and the Kwena Basin, ascending Fernkloof and the Eastern escarpment
Difficulty
Difficult
Medium Exposure
The trail contains some obstacles such as outcroppings and rock which could cause injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.