A trailhead on Table Mountain

The picture above is of a “trailhead” These are found at a number of points on the mountain and indicate the popular hiking paths, and indicate the estimated hiking times between points.

This sign warns people away from this route

Slangholie ravine overlooking the Atlantic ocean is an extremely steep and dangerous gorge. This sign warns the uninformed hiker away from this route.

The memorial to Jan Smuts

Close to Maclears Beacon you will find the memorial to Jan Christiaan Smuts. (1870-1950) This remarkable gentleman who features throughout South African history is reputed to have walked from Skeleton Gorge to Maclears Beacon on a daily basis. Whether or not this is true, he did love the mountain and hiking. Hence his memorial there.

The war memorial on Table Mountain

Also close to Maclears Beacon is the mountain club war memorial. (pictured here with Devils Peak and Table Bay in the background)

Finally, surrounding the cableway and the Western Table there are a number of information boards concerning the history and ecology of Table Mountain.

The new information board at the Table Mountain cafe

Of course, you don’t need to hike up Table Mountain in order to see the above information board. The Table Mountain cafe is found about a 1 minute stroll from the cable car.