Lion’s Head spiral trail closed for maintenance Posted on 7 January 2019 The popular Lion’s Head spiral trail will officially be closed from today (Monday 7 January) until Friday 15 February, as the conditions of the trail may make it dangerous to use. Image credit: Pixabay “Successful completion of this much-needed intervention on the popular spiral trail up to the summit requires full closure of the trail during the maintenance period,” SANParks spokesperson Saskia Marlowe told Independent Online. According to Marlowe, Table Mountain National Parks (TMNP) will now embark on one of the most intensive phases of the project, which will address the condition of the trail. “During 2017, a Trail Audit Report for the Lion’s Head and Signal Hill footpath network was completed. The outcome of the report resulted in recommendations to improve the longevity of the trail, safety of hikers in the area and the environmental protection of the Lion’s Head and Signal Hill,” she said. Marlowe also added that since the inception of the report, TNMP management has created a phased approach to implementing these recommended actions. Some of these actions will include the closure of the trail, as well as the closure of unauthorised pathways and desire lines. Directional signage will also be erected to guide hikers along the official trails which are open on Lion’s Head, as well as the completion of the assessment for the certification of the climbing infrastructure along the trail. Picture: Pixabay Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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