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Platteklip Gorge to Upper Cable Station is the most direct and only recommended hiking route to the top of Table Mountain.
Remember
The Cableway may close at any time due to strong winds. Do not rely on the Cableway being open when you get to the top. Always leave enough time and light to walk down again.
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Never climb alone. Four is the ideal party.
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Choose your route according to the ability, fitness and experience of the party.
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Go with somebody who genuinely knows the way, or use a map, guidebook, or description of the route from a person who has climbed it before. Allow plenty of time to get up and down in daylight.
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Stick to recognised routes on well-used paths. Heed signs warning of danger and do not take short cuts or negotiate unknown ravines.
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Tell someone exactly where you are going (up and down routes and expected time of return) and stick to this plan.
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Every party should have a leader. Keep together and travel at the pace of the slowest. Never split up and go in different directions.
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Always go prepared for bad weather and take proper weatherproof and windproof clothing. Carry everything in a rucksack to keep arms and hands free.
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Always watch the weather and time and turn back as soon as bad weather threatens, or if the route is no longer easy to follow.
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Stay put in the event of trouble. Don't try to force your way down in darkness or mist. Find shelter, especially from the wind.
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If you get lost or find yourself in an area that looks unsafe, retrace your steps. Do not push on into the unknown. If you can't find the path you left, look for a safe route - preferably down broad, open slopes - making sure at all times that you can retrace your steps.
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