Queen Rose Hiking Trail
The Queen Rose Hiking Trail is located in the mountains east of Baberton in the Nelshoogte forest reserve. It follows the Montrose and Queens rivers and is possibly one of the most scenic trails in South Africa. It is ±330 km from Pretoria, between Badplaas and Baberton. I rate it as the best weekend hiking trail, (excluding the longer trails).
For reservations contact: Marie or Wim (013) 71 24449 083 545 0900 or Roland (013) 712 2247
NDABA Hikers at Queensview hut.
It is an average two-days hike with well graded climbing and descending between 900 and 1400 meters above sea level. The Total distance is 22 km, with 14 km on the Montrose section and 8 km on the Queens River section. Care must be taken particularly on wet rocks at river crossings. The Queensview hut is an old forester's home, with a wonderful view over the Lowveld in the direction of Baberton. The hut is equipt with electricity, microwave, warm water, fridge etc.
Beautiful views A refreshing pool at the Alvin's falls
River crossings and indigenous forests Makesh hut
The Makesh Hut is at the start of the Queens River section of the trail. It is located close to the river and is fitted with 10 double bunks, mattresses, electricity, microwave, fridge, flushing toilets with hot and cold showers,. There is also a large veranda and a braai area with fire wood supplied. The hut is located in an attractive indigenous bush environment. There is also a natural swimming pool in the Queens River about 200 m away.
River crossing at GPS picnic spot GPS picnic spot
The Queens River section follows the Queens River Valley upstream for 8 km.
A short walk downstream is a pool and a Foefie Slide, which we explore and enjoyed very much.
The lovely Kupid Falls in the Queens River