As firefighting efforts continue, several Table Mountain hiking trails closed
Due to wind changes, overnight flare-ups have been reported behind Newlands, Fernwood Park and the slopes of Kirstenbosch moving towards Orange Kloof.
A fire burns above Kirstenbosch in the Table Mountain National Park in cape Town on 30 April 2024. Picture: @TableMountainNP/X
CAPE TOWN - Several hiking trails on Table Mountain have been closed due to fires in the area.
Due to wind changes, overnight flare-ups have been reported behind Newlands, Fernwood Park and the slopes of Kirstenbosch moving towards Orange Kloof.
Table Mountain National Parks spokesperson, Lauren Howard-Clayton: "For safety reasons all hiking trails between Newlands and Constantia Nek, as well as trails leading to Maclear's Beacon and the back table, inclusive of trails leading to areas between Camps Bay and Hout Bay are closed. The priority remains the safety of residents, hikers and firefighting personel."
Howard-Clayton is urging users to refrain from accessing these areas.
"SANParks is appealing to the public to please respect the trail closures in order not to endanger anyone or hamper firefighting efforts."
For safety reasons, all hiking trails between Newlands and Constantia Nek, as well as all trails leading to Maclear’s Beacon and the Back Table of TMNP, inclusive of trails leading from the area between Camps Bay and Hout Bay, are CLOSED. pic.twitter.com/jMVrTvtPXm
— SANParks TMNP (@TableMountainNP) April 30, 2024