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Mike's Pass at Cathedral Peak closed

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Drakensberg - Passes
Wednesday, 05 January 2011 12:37
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife has been obliged to closed the popular Mike's Pass 4x4 route at Cathedral Peak in the uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site with immediate effect.

Consistently heavy rains have fallen in the area for many days, resulting in landslides on sections of the Pass.

Mike's pass will remain closed until a proper assessment has been conducted as to the safety of the route.

Visitors to the Cathedral Peak area are advised to telephone their destinations for information about local conditions.

Many of the rivers and watercourses in the area are in full spate and do occasionally cover low-level bridges.

For safety sake motorists are cautioned against trying to cross flooded bridges, and are advised to wait until the water-levels have visibly subsided.

Numbers to call are:

Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife Didima Resort: 036 4888 000; or the Cathedral Peak Hotel on 036 488 1888.

AJG/ News Item No: 2011 - 01 - 05

For further information contact the Media Manager on 033 845 1235; email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or fax 033 845 1299.

 
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Posted: 27 Mar 2012 07:52 by ghaznavid #53308
Excuse the photo being out of focus - this is the side of the road.
Posted: 27 Mar 2012 07:51 by ghaznavid #53307
The following photo is around 2 thirds of the way up Mikes Pass - taken on 26 Feb 2012:

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Posted: 26 Mar 2012 21:20 by thomasabbott #53305
in October/November 2011 we found that the Didima people were willing to take us up in their vehicle. It's not open to private cars or 4x4s. It wasn't in bad condition actually, but perhaps the repairs aren't safe enough for the general public.
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