Lion's Head

Cape Town's iconic spiral summit hike with 360-degree views and short chain-assisted scrambling.

Country
South Africa
Region
Cape Town, Table Mountain National Park
Distance
about 2 km one way
Typical duration
about 1 to 1.5 hours ascent; return duration not specified
Difficulty
Easy with minor rock scrambling
Best season
Stable daylight conditions; avoid severe heat, wind, rain, cloud and crowded night events
Trail type
Out and back

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