How many miles is it to the top of Table Mountain?

The North Teton Trail is a bit longer (6.6 miles one-way) than the Face Trail, but less steep, while the Face Trail is shorter (4.1 miles one-way) but quite a bit steeper (and by steep, we mean steep!). Both climb just over 4,000 feet to get to the 11,106 foot summit of Table Mountain.



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To celebrate this pristine landmark, South African National Parks have a variety of places to stay that offer peace and quiet in these natural surroundings. There are luxury tented camps close to the beach as well as cottages in the forest, and even on top of Table Mountain.

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The ride is a gentle one, the rotating state-of-the-art cable car taking visitors from the lower station to the top in around 5 minutes. It operates seven days a week and trips occur within 10 to 15 minutes of each other.

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The India Venster hike is the most challenging route to the top of Table Mountain. It's one of the most technical hiking trails in Cape Town.

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The best way to do this is to take the cable car up to the top of Table Mountain. It is fairly expensive so some people prefer to go up Signal Hill, which is free and you can drive there.

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Upper Table Rock, which is upstream, sits a few miles east of Lower Table Rock, with Table Rock Road running between them. Upper Table Rock is the more forgiving of the two hikes, being a shorter route with less elevation, but it doesn't skimp on the rewards.

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Yes, hiking Table Mountain is free. There is no entrance fee to Table Mountain National Park.

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The top of Table Mountain is one of the best places to enjoy views of the city. On a clear day, you can see Robben Island, the V & A Waterfront, the city bowl, harbour and so much more. Take your time walking along the pathways to enjoy the various views. And take lots of photos.

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The hike up Lion's Head is much easier physically than Table Mountain. Not only is it a shorter hike but it zig zag's around the mountain whereas Table Mountain is a straight shot up. Lion's Head is also a more fun hike in my opinion as there are some very minor rock climbing (chains and ladders) aspect to it!

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Two main table Mountain hiking routes: Platteklip Gorge and the rest. Platteklip Gorge is the quickest and easiest route to the summit, but also the least scenic and exciting.

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Ascend Table Mountain for free on your birthday and be mesmerized by the magnificent views of the Mother City. The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway offers a complimentary trip to South African citizens on any day of the month in which their birthday falls.

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Each car carries 65 passengers (compared to 25 for the old cars), and runs on a double cable making them more stable in high winds, giving a faster journey of 4–5 minutes to the summit. The floors of the cars rotate through 360 degrees during the ascent or descent, giving passengers a panoramic view.

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Is there a bathroom on top of Table Mountain? On the mountaintop the shop, restaurant and toilets all have ramped access. A series of circular routes in the concession area takes visitors around a portion of the top of the mountain.

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Winter in Cape Town is never particularly cold and rarely goes lower than 10°C. But temperatures can go down to just a few degrees at the Top of Table Mountain, so be prepared. June, July, and August are some of the wettest months in Cape Town, often a likely time to have storms.

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