Cape Town
Hiking & walks
Lion's Head
Short, popular spiral walk to a 669 m summit with 360° views of the city, Table Mountain and the Atlantic seaboard.
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No official GPS coordinates published – this searches by name, so check the pin before you travel.
- Activity
- Hike
- Difficulty
- Not rated by official source
- Location
- Table Mountain National Park – trailheads on Signal Hill Rd and Kloof Nek
- Access, hours & closures
- Open access. The Jeep Track was closed for maintenance from 20 Apr 2026; check whether it has reopened. Kramat, Upper Rhine Rd and Kloof Rd routes stayed open.
- Fees
- No entry fee listed
- Safety
- Full-moon descents in the dark are risky. Hike in groups.
Open group · organised by KIPPO Community
Go to Lion's Head with others
There's no set date or guide. Join the group, then agree a day, time and meeting spot together in the chat. Everyone is responsible for their own safety.
Meet in public, tell someone your plans, and don't share phone numbers or links in the chat.
Official sources
Checked 26 Oct 2026 against official websites. Not yet confirmed by the park or reserve – anything marked "not yet confirmed" is unverified.