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Hi All

I'm looking at doing a day hike from Castle View to get up and down the North and South Stones Passes. I looked on the past forums and found a little bit of info about the passes. Has anybody been up there recently. The walk in seems easier enough but I would presume the trail might be a little faint. Any thoughts would be much appretiated.

Kind regards
Todd

Haven't been near those passes in a while. My guess is the walk-in would mostly be OK, and the smugglers may be using some of the intended trails. For some comments and GPS data on Stone's passes see berg.co.za. Let us know how it turns out as I'd be interested in attempting something similar sometime.

If they are the Stones Passes (North of Sandleni) walked in on from Mlahlangubo stream then they are easy as! Grass slopes. You will be on top before you know it.

If you want a bit of adventure down, they go about 2,5 klicks East and descend via Pitsaneng. At the waterfall/dropoff, traverse up left, over a little spur and scramble down a rock chute.

When you exit the base burn straight down the long ridge back to Mlahlangubo stream. Or drop in to Wilson's Cave and spend the night. Nice. Enjoy