How hard is Amphitheatre Hiking Trail?

Amphitheatre Hiking Trail is graded moderate and typically takes about 2.5 hours. Difficulty grades are set by the reserve or operator, not a national standard — read the safety note on the listing before you go.

Where do you park for Amphitheatre Hiking Trail?

Boyes Drive, Kalk Bay/St James.

Kalk Bay, Cape Town · Western Cape

Amphitheatre hike, Kalk Bay

Grademoderate
Time 2.5 hours
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The Twelve Apostles mountain range above the Atlantic seaboard, Cape Town — Cape Town region · representative photograph, not this specific trail

This route climbs off Boyes Drive above Kalk Bay on dirt paths, rocky outcrops and long stretches of stone and wooden steps, requiring a decent level of fitness. It's a scenic route over the Kalk Bay mountains, but this general area (Kalk Bay, Silvermine and neighbouring sections of Table Mountain National Park) has had documented hiker safety incidents in the past, and local hiking-safety advisories have recommended busier alternatives. Contact the reserve for current safety advisories before you go, or enquire below.

Amphitheatre hike

The Amphitheatre hike climbs off Boyes Drive above Kalk Bay on dirt paths, rocky outcrops and long stretches of stone and wooden steps. This section of Table Mountain National Park has a documented history of hiker safety incidents. Check current advisories before you go.

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How hard is Amphitheatre Hiking Trail?: Amphitheatre Hiking Trail is graded moderate and typically takes about 2.5 hours. Difficulty grades are set by the reserve or operator, not a national standard — read the safety note on the listing before you go.
Where do you park for Amphitheatre Hiking Trail?: Boyes Drive, Kalk Bay/St James.
Where is the Amphitheatre hike?: The Amphitheatre hike climbs off Boyes Drive above Kalk Bay on dirt paths, rocky outcrops and long stretches of stone and wooden steps. This section of Table Mountain National Park has a documented history of hiker safety incidents. Check current advisories before you go.

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Hike at your own risk. Trail conditions change — weather, fire damage, water crossings and rockfalls can make a route unsafe with little or no notice. Distance, difficulty and other details here are compiled from public sources and may be outdated. Always verify current conditions with the relevant park or reserve authority before setting out, and hike within your own ability.