Hiking Trail Description

	Wonderful see view.

The Harkerville Coast Hiking Trail follows an exceptionally interesting, but difficult, route. It traverses some of the most spectacular coastal scenery and includes walking, scrambling and climbing along the rugged littoral zone. Numbers are restricted to 12 hikers per day. It is a two-day walk, with two overnight huts, one of which is at the stating point at the Harkerville Forestry Station. The trail follows a circular route (one day out, one day back) making it ideal for weekend outings.

A certain amount of rock climbing is involved and narrow ledges have to be negotiated; stormy seas and high tides must be kept in mind. It is recommended that a group should have at least one experienced hiker. It will be a memorable experience for the hiker that can match up to the challenging conditions. Stepladders and chains assist at dangerous places. Part of this circular trail passes through Sinclair Nature Reserve that protects Afromontane Forest and Mountain Fynbos. Occasional sightings of whales, dolphins and otters. Maximum of 12 people permitted on the trail.

Lookout point.

Parking at Harkerville Forestry Office; fresh water at six points on the way; two overnight huts (Harkerville and Sinclair) with fireplaces, pots, bunks, mattresses, water, pit latrines, rubbish bins, can accommodate 12 people. A number of horse trails have been marked through the indigenous forest.

Situated on the coastal plateau, the starting and end points are at the Harkerville Forest Office, 1 km from the Harkerville turn-off from the N2.