Silvermine Waterfall Trail

An easy, well-marked path through fynbos to a seasonal waterfall. SANParks calls this a light walk in the Silvermine section of Table Mountain National Park and associates waterfalls with Gate 2 (left turn a few hundred metres past Gate 1; entry from 08:00, exit by 18:00 year-round). Silvermine dam or Silvermine reservoir is the Gate 1 picnic, not this walk. Confirm the current start and conservation fee on the official Silvermine page — we do not copy a rand figure. Dogs need a SANParks My Activity permit and must stay on a leash. Flattest in the first half; the last stretch to the falls has some rock scrambling. Best after winter rain (May–September) when the waterfall is actually flowing.

Silvermine waterfall

Silvermine waterfall is this Gate 2 walk in Table Mountain National Park, not the Gate 1 picnic. SANParks associates waterfalls with Gate 2: entry from 08:00, exit by 18:00 year-round. The falls are seasonal and can be dry in summer.

Before you go, read Silvermine hiking guide.

Other listings in Silvermine: Elephant's Eye , Silvermine Reservoir Picnic Site .

Questions

How hard is Silvermine Waterfall Trail?

Silvermine Waterfall Trail is graded easy and typically takes about 1.5 hours over 4.5 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 Silvermine Waterfall Trail?

Dogs are allowed at Silvermine Waterfall Trail. Check the listing for leash or permit rules — some reserves need a SANParks My Activity permit or restrict dogs to one section.

When is Silvermine Waterfall Trail open?

Gate 2 opens 08:00 and closes 18:00 year-round.

Where do you park for Silvermine Waterfall Trail?

Silvermine off Ou Kaapse Weg. Confirm Gate 1 versus Gate 2 on the official SANParks Silvermine page — Gate 2 opens 08:00 and closes 18:00 year-round.

Is this the Gate 1 picnic beside the reservoir?

No. This walk is associated with Gate 2. The Gate 1 picnic is a separate listing. Gate 2 parking opens 08:00 and closes 18:00 year-round.

Where is Silvermine waterfall?

Silvermine waterfall is this Gate 2 walk in Table Mountain National Park, not the Gate 1 picnic. SANParks associates waterfalls with Gate 2: entry from 08:00, exit by 18:00 year-round. The falls are seasonal and can be dry in summer.

Is this the Silvermine hiking trail?

There is not one signed loop sold as the Silvermine hiking trail. This listing is the Gate 2 Waterfall Trail. Elephant’s Eye and the Gate 1 picnic sit on the Silvermine suburb page and the Silvermine hiking guide.