Alfie's Path from East Fort - Hout Bay
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Alfie’s Path contours along the base of the cliffs above Chapman’s Peak Drive, offering great views of the ocean and coastline.
Start — From East Fort on Chapman’s Peak Drive, the trail ascends to Blackburn Ravine.
Alfie’s Path Section — Turn left off the Blackburn Ravine path onto Alfie’s Path and follow the trail along the base of the cliffs. The path is mostly flat with some short rocky sections and easy scrambling. Views of Hout Bay and the coastline are visible along the way.
Descent — The trail descends back to East Fort via the same path.
📍 Meeting Point — East Fort Parking, Chapman’s Peak Drive
📌 Meeting Spot — Google Maps
⏱️ Hiking Time — 3hrs
📏 Distance — 5.3km
⛰️ Elevation — 430m
🟡 Grade — Moderate
🐾🐾 — Dog Friendly
Route Notes — Easy to follow path, some short sections of very easy scrambling.
Alfie’s Path and the Friends of Table Mountain
Alfie’s Path, which runs from Blackburn Ravine above Chapman’s Peak Drive across the Hout Bay Mountains toward Constantia, is named after Alf Morris, the late mountaineer, teacher, and former leader of the Wynberg Boys’ High School Mountain Club.
Trail Work
Alf and his dedicated team of helpers spent countless hours working on the mountain around Vlakkenberg, building a beautiful logged path, removing invasive species, and planting Silver Trees—nurtured from seeds donated by Kirstenbosch and grown in his Plumstead garden. (Ref: Nature lovers hack away alien vegetation)
Ongoing Maintenance
Today, trail maintenance and alien clearing are ongoing efforts, with local neighbourhood groups contributing to the preservation of the mountain.
Partnerships
In partnership with SANParks, the Friends of Table Mountain have established a Trail Apostles team to restore and maintain degraded paths.
More Information
For more information about their work in nature conservation, trail maintenance, and safety on the mountain, visit the Friends of Table Mountain Website
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| Going alien clearing during Covid |
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