The view of Devils Peak and Table Mountain from Lions Head

However, Devils Peak has some of the best hiking and also best views of the Table Mountain chain. The easiest ascent is from the upper contour path above Tafelberg Rd. From here, the path takes a relatively gentle climb to the saddle. Crossing the saddle the final 200m up to the peak itself is steep but well worth the effort. At 1001m Devils Peak is 80m lower than Maclears Beacon but the 360 degree views afforded from there are unbeatable.

Overlooking Cape Town, from the Upper Traverse path

Another straight forward route reaches the saddle from above Newlands via Newlands Ravine. This a steep route climbs from the contour path. Reaching the top one again crosses the saddle and takes the steep path directly to the summit.

2 more routes lead to the summit from Rhodes memorial.  These routes ascend from the memorial to the kings blockhouse. From here a scramble takes you to the fire lookout point at 600m. Here there is a choice of routes. The Knifes edge path which takes you along the ridge to minor peak before a scramble up the Eastern buttress to the top. For those less adventurous the fantastic upper traverse path takes you right around Devils Peak gently rising to 850m before joining the steep path from the saddle to the top.

From the summitt of Devils Peak

Escape the crowds and join Ridgway Ramblers on a guided hike to the top of Devils Peak.