SANParks announced the phased reopening of some hiking trails in the Tokai and Silvermine areas. This follows the April 2025 wildfire that scorched approximately 2,800 hectares of Table Mountain National Park.
SANParks has announced the phased reopening of some hiking trails
Which Trails Are Reopening and When?
From 1 July 2025, the following areas will be reopened to the public:
Silvermine Gate 2 (eastern side of Ou Kaapse Weg), including:
Waterfall and Kalk Bay trails
Echo Valley and Spes Bona Valley
Boyes Drive and Steenberg Plateau trails
Upper Tokai will also reopen, except for Level 4 & 5 trails, which remain closed due to unstable terrain and ongoing safety risks during the rainy season.
Still Closed: Silvermine Gate 1
READ MORE: SANParks urged people to stay off trails at Silvermine and Tokai
Safety and Restoration Take Priority
Silvermine Gate 1, located on the western side of Ou Kaapse Weg, remains closed. This includes:
The popular Silvermine Dam
Elephant’s Eye trail
Silvermine Riverwalk
The organisation, South African National Parks, estimates that hiking access to this area will resume in September 2025, while the dam and river walk are projected to reopen by December 2025, depending on the completion of infrastructure repairs.
Phased trial reopening begins 1 July 2025, with safety and restoration in focus
While some trails may look unaffected, SANParks is enforcing area closures to ensure public safety and support critical ecological recovery. All visitors are urged to obey signage, closures, and ranger instructions.
Community Support and Safe Hiking Campaign
SANParks extended gratitude to the Honorary Rangers and Tokai-MTB for their role in rehabilitation efforts. A Safe Hiking Campaign will roll out in line with trail reopenings to promote responsible access. SANParks thanks the public for their patience and understanding during this recovery period.
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