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The Wolwedans dam was completed in 1986. The dam is a rollcrete arch-gravity type construction. The wall height above the lowest foundation is 70m, the crest length is 270m and the spillway capacity is 960 cubic meters per second. The gross storage capacity is 24 million cubic meters and the reservoir surface area at full supply level comprises 109ha.
This easy hike is 4km one way. It is a beautiful river hike with good bird life.
We'll follow the path along the old water furrow which originally brought water to the village of Great Brak River and which also led water to the Searle’s Tannery – this date from 1896. The path leaves the furrow and crosses the river via a cement block that protects the pipeline from the dam to the Petro SA refinery in Mossel Bay. We will find two yellowwood trees, an ideal place to picnic. We'll then follow the path along the riverbank and eventually into the riverbed where we must be careful of loose stones. We continue until we reach the stairs to the viewing platform.
Difficulty is rated 3/10 looking at elevation and you have to be able to cover the said distance.
???♀️??? List of compulsary items required for all our hikes:
? Suitable lightweight hydration-/backpack/hip pouch
? Hydration/bottled water
? Sunscreen
? Hat/head gear
? Suitable non-slip shoes (Off road shoes. Normal sneakers/road running shoes are NOT suitable)
? Snacks
? Lightweight windproof jacket
? Fleece/midlayer depending the weather
? Your own emergency items, such as bandage, small petroleum jelly, blister plasters, etc
✨ Optional items:
Fingerless gloves, hiking poles, beanie, buffs, sunglasses.
♡ We'll meet at the parking area, at around 7h30 - 7h45.
Maps link:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/siAuWstNvyNf2U5A7
♡ Hike starts around 8h00 from the parking area.
? Tickets for these hikes are all inclusive, excluding all refreshments. Kindly join the w/a group where arrangements towards lifts/transport to the venue and other communication are done:-
https://chat.whatsapp.com/LHY1j6gu9i27d4EVNGI6T9
For any furter information, contact Mariàn on 0636977726.(Also for all emergencies).
More information: www.facebook.com/share/zWYcEghKpYz3qMn7/
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Event location
Coastal Take-aways, Groot Brakrivier
| Route information | From the N2 to George, take exit 409 towar R102/Great Brak River. Turn left onto Long Street. At tge roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Station Rd. Turn left onto Charles Street. Coastal Take-aways is on the left at 12 Charles Street. You can park your car in the small parking area, or at the bigger parking area on the left, at the Municipal offices. |
| Coordinates | -34.0389383, 22.221976 |
| Address | 12 Charles St, Groot Brakrivier, 6525, South Africa |
| City | Groot Brakrivier |
| Province | Western Cape |
Registration Number: 2015/141112/07