Whether you’re looking to explore or escape to the mountains for some peace and quiet, Stonewood Mountain Cabin offers the chance to see and do as much or as little as you like.
Window & Waterfall Trail
An easy to moderate, 2.8 km loop hike in the Mount Bain Private Nature Reserve that takes you past a window and across to a secluded waterfall.
Where: Mount Bain Private Nature Reserve, Bainskloof (3 min, 2km from Cabin)
When: Anytime during the day
Cost: Free
Booking Required: No
Note: Details only provided to guests.
Rockhopper Trail
This moderate-to-difficult trail in Bainskloof is for the fun-loving and adventurous hiker. The trail involves rock hopping, swimming and finding your own way down a boulder-strewn riverbed. Although most of the water obstacles can be avoided, hikers will have to wade through a pool near Tweede Tol.
The trail starts at Eerste Tol in the Bainskloof Pass. It follows the Witte River and ends at the Tweede Tol picnic site, where you can enjoy a well-deserved lunch! It is a linear trail, so hikers will need a car at the start and another at the finish. The route is not open when the river is too full. Hazards include volatile weather, slippery rocks, wind and ticks.
Where: Top of Bainskloof Pass, Bainskloof (21 min, 14.7 km from Cabin)
When: Anytime during the day
Cost: R50 per adult, R30 per child
Booking Required: Yes, click here to book. Only 24 permits are issued per day and bookings must be made before 10:30am of the day you wish to hike.
Note: This is a one way trail. You need to park at Tweede Tol and get dropped off at the top of Bainskloof pass. No pets allowed on the trails.
Reserve Rules: Click here.
Bobbejaans River Trail
This scenic trail starts at the Bainskloof Corner Lodge parking area, near De Nek. It winds across the Bobbejaans River, a tributary of the Witte River. After about 3.5km, you can plunge into the river’s inviting mountain pools (remember to bring your costume). The final steep ascent leads you to a stunning three-tiered waterfall. This trail is particularly beautiful in summer when the colourful disas and giant proteas are in bloom. The Witte River is difficult to cross in winter after heavy rainfall.
Where: Top of Bainskloof Pass, Bainskloof (21 min, 14.7 km from Cabin)
When: Anytime during the day
Cost: R50 per adult, R30 per child
Booking Required: Yes, click here to book. Only 24 permits are issued per day and bookings must be made before 10:30am of the day you wish to hike.
Note: No pets allowed on the trails.
Reserve Rules: Click here.
Happy Valley Trail
This easy walk is ideal for families and beginners. It starts in Bainskloof at Eerste Tol, leading up a jeep track past the ruins of an old house and a monument commemorating the 1895 Witte River disaster. Remember to bring your costume so you can take a break and enjoy the many beautiful rock pools along the way. The secluded Junction Pools, where two rivers meet, is at the end of the route. Return on the same path. Rivers may be full in winter.
Where: Top of Bainskloof Pass, Bainskloof (21 min, 14.7 km from Cabin)
When: Anytime during the day
Cost: R50 per adult, R30 per child
Booking Required: Yes, click here to book. Only 24 permits are issued per day and bookings must be made before 10:30am of the day you wish to hike.
Bobbejaans River Trail
This scenic trail starts at the Bainskloof Corner Lodge parking area, near De Nek. It winds across the Bobbejaans River, a tributary of the Witte River. After about 3.5km, you can plunge into the river’s inviting mountain pools (remember to bring your costume). The final steep ascent leads you to a stunning three-tiered waterfall. This trail is particularly beautiful in summer when the colourful disas and giant proteas are in bloom. The Witte River is difficult to cross in winter after heavy rainfall.
Where: Top of Bainskloof Pass, Bainskloof (21 min, 14.7 km from Cabin)
When: Anytime during the day
Cost: R50 per adult, R30 per child
Booking Required: Yes, click here to book. Only 24 permits are issued per day and bookings must be made before 10:30am of the day you wish to hike.
Note: No pets allowed on the trails.
Reserve Rules: Click here.
Elands River Trail
This easy-to-moderate trail is an ideal winter’s day hike. It starts in Du Toitskloof, immediately to the left after the Worcester exit of the Huguenot Tunnel.The trail heads back towards the tunnel. A sign beneath the two bridges will show you where to go. From there, it is about 3.5km (two hours) to the boundary of the conservation area. The start of the hike is quite difficult, as the path has been cut out against a very steep slope. But it’s worth the effort – after this section the route winds along the beautiful river, with some high areas offering panoramic views of the valley.
As the trail leads towards Fisherman’s Cave, the vegetation becomes quite dense. From this overhang, the path follows the river for another 0.5km to the boundary, before ending abruptly against steep cliffs. Please note that hikers should not go further than this point as they will be trespassing on private land. Angling is allowed with the appropriate freshwater permit.
Where: Rawsonville side of Huguenot Tunnel, Du Toitskloof (32 min, 47 km from Cabin)
When: Anytime during the day
Cost: R50 per adult, R30 per child
Booking Required: Yes, click here to book. Only 24 permits are issued per day and bookings must be made before 10:30am of the day you wish to hike.
Bobbejaans River Trail
This scenic trail starts at the Bainskloof Corner Lodge parking area, near De Nek. It winds across the Bobbejaans River, a tributary of the Witte River. After about 3.5km, you can plunge into the river’s inviting mountain pools (remember to bring your costume). The final steep ascent leads you to a stunning three-tiered waterfall. This trail is particularly beautiful in summer when the colourful disas and giant proteas are in bloom. The Witte River is difficult to cross in winter after heavy rainfall.
Where: Top of Bainskloof Pass, Bainskloof (21 min, 14.7 km from Cabin)
When: Anytime during the day
Cost: R50 per adult, R30 per child
Booking Required: Yes, click here to book. Only 24 permits are issued per day and bookings must be made before 10:30am of the day you wish to hike.
Note: No pets allowed on the trails.
Reserve Rules: Click here.
Krom River Trail
This easy, popular trail starts in Du Toitskloof, immediately to the left after the Worcester exit of the Huguenot Tunnel.The trail winds back towards the tunnel. A sign beneath the two bridges shows you where to go. The trail crosses the Krom and Molenaars rivers. After crossing Krom River, the vegetation becomes dense at the top end of the kloof. The path to the Krom River waterfall is about 2.5km. The last section of this path is surrounded by indigenous riverine forest.
After the first waterfall, hikers will come to the second, truly spectacular, waterfall and large plunge pool (remember to bring your costume). Climbing between the first and second waterfalls can be tricky – we suggest that hikers carry a rope. This may be inaccessible in winter after heavy rains, when the river is difficult and dangerous to cross.
Where: Rawsonville side of Huguenot Tunnel, Du Toitskloof (32 min, 47 km from Cabin)
When: Anytime during the day
Cost: R50 per adult, R30 per child
Booking Required: Yes, click here to book. Only 24 permits are issued per day and bookings must be made before 10:30am of the day you wish to hike.
Bobbejaans River Trail
This scenic trail starts at the Bainskloof Corner Lodge parking area, near De Nek. It winds across the Bobbejaans River, a tributary of the Witte River. After about 3.5km, you can plunge into the river’s inviting mountain pools (remember to bring your costume). The final steep ascent leads you to a stunning three-tiered waterfall. This trail is particularly beautiful in summer when the colourful disas and giant proteas are in bloom. The Witte River is difficult to cross in winter after heavy rainfall.
Where: Top of Bainskloof Pass, Bainskloof (21 min, 14.7 km from Cabin)
When: Anytime during the day
Cost: R50 per adult, R30 per child
Booking Required: Yes, click here to book. Only 24 permits are issued per day and bookings must be made before 10:30am of the day you wish to hike.
Note: No pets allowed on the trails.
Reserve Rules: Click here.