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Some of my friends and I want to to a hike up to sentinel peak again , I would prefer not to go via the chain ladders as i've done this too many times and looking for a different route that will not take longer than 2- 3 days return.

Is his possible in this timeframe? (No we are not adventure racers hence 6 -7 hours walk time per day avg I guess.
Where would the starting point be

Any ideas would be appreciated.

Cheers

See these threads:
www.vertical-endeavour.com/forums/8-drakensberg-hiking/764-day-hike-to-amphitheater-avoiding-chain-ladders.html
www.vertical-endeavour.com/forums/11-drakensberg-passes/629-amphitheatre.html
www.vertical-endeavour.com/forums/8-drakensberg-hiking/123-chain-ladders.html

There are 2 alternatives:

1. Hike up from RNNP via Basutho Gate and use Beacon Buttress Gully.

2. Namahadi Pass or Barricade Pass (which lies between Namahadi and the Chain Ladders - this is my own name for it due to a stone barricade built across the gully near the top). Both these passes are ideal 2-3 day options, starting from Witsieshoek Resort, and using Suai Cave as an overnight spot at the base. Be aware of and stay away from Sotho initiation schools, which take place during the holidays around Fika Patso Dam - from my own experience they don't like visitors.

Insane, thanks a million.

I feel like an idiot not searching on the forum first.

Till next time