Magaliesberg, Pretoria · Gauteng

Shelter Rock Mountain Trail

  • Distance8 km
  • Grademoderate
  • Time 3.5 hours
  • FeeR100
  • HoursWeekends and public holidays only. Entry before 11:00 recommended.
  • DogsNot allowed
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A hiker on a footpath below a bushveld koppie near Pretoria
Pretoria region · representative photograph, not this specific trail

Shelter Rock is a privately run hiking venue on the southern slopes of the Magaliesberg near Skeerpoort, roughly 60-90 minutes from both Johannesburg and Pretoria. Its 8km circular Mountain Trail climbs about 400m to the summit over natural, rocky and uneven terrain, passing old trees, Iron Age village ruins and forts from the South African War, with klipspringer, dassie and chacma baboons often spotted along the way. The trail is only open on weekends and public holidays, with entry before 11:00 recommended.

Other listings in Magaliesberg: Hennops Hiking Trail , Hennops Picnic Spot .

Questions

How hard is Shelter Rock Mountain Trail?
Shelter Rock Mountain Trail is graded moderate and typically takes about 3.5 hours over 8 km. Difficulty grades are set by the reserve or operator, not a national standard — read the safety note on the listing before you go.
Are dogs allowed at Shelter Rock Mountain Trail?
Dogs are not allowed at Shelter Rock Mountain Trail.
What does Shelter Rock Mountain Trail cost?
Entry is listed from R100. Confirm current pricing with the reserve or operator, as fees change.
When is Shelter Rock Mountain Trail open?
Weekends and public holidays only. Entry before 11:00 recommended.
Where do you park for Shelter Rock Mountain Trail?
Parking at Base Camp near the trailhead.

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Nearby on the map

From this pin: Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve 21 km; Cradle Moon Hiking Trail 25 km; Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden 34 km; Hennops Hiking Trail 34 km.

Footbridge over a waterfall in a Johannesburg nature garden
Johannesburg region · representative photo, not this trail

Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve

Kromdraai, Johannesburg · 21 km away

Bothongo Rhino & Lion Nature Reserve at Kromdraai. Official self-drive day ticket R360 adults (picnic included). Guided Savannah Trails R500 adults, 2 hours, minimum 4 people. Closed Mondays. No pets.

  • No dogs
  • Monday closed. Tuesday–Friday 08:00–17:00; Saturday 08:00–18:00; Sunday 08:00–17:00; public holidays 08:00–18:00.
Entry from R360
Footbridge over a waterfall in a Johannesburg nature garden
Johannesburg region · representative photo, not this trail

Cradle Moon Hiking Trail

Muldersdrift, Johannesburg · 25 km away

Official hiking R100 per person (includes the R50 day-visitor entry) on a 1,600-hectare conservancy in the Cradle of Humankind — no picnic, no pets.

  • No dogs
Entry from R100
Footbridge over a waterfall in a Johannesburg nature garden
Johannesburg region · representative photo, not this trail

Walter Sisulu National Botanical Garden

Roodepoort, Johannesburg · 34 km away · moderate

A SANBI-run botanical garden in Roodepoort with a 3.9km Geological Trail that starts at the 70-metre Witpoortjie Falls.

  • No dogs
  • 08:00–17:00 daily.
A hiker on a footpath below a bushveld koppie near Pretoria
Pretoria region · representative photo, not this trail

Hennops Hiking Trail

Magaliesberg, Pretoria · 34 km away

Three official day trails from Hadeda Camp near Hartbeespoort — Dassie 2km, Zebra 5km, Krokodilberg 10km — with a cable car and suspension bridges.

  • No dogs
  • Weekdays start 07:00–13:00. Weekends and public holidays: 06:00–13:00 October–March, 07:00–13:00 April–September. Facilities close 17:00. Closed 25 December.
Entry from R100

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.