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🌿 VENTURE BUTIK | EDEN AKKER STAPPERS KLUB 🥾 BOTANICAL TO CROSS CIRCUIT HIKE 📍 Starting Point: Garden Route Botanical Garden, George 📏 Distance: 13 km 🕖 Start Time: 07:00 sharp 📍 Meet-Up Time: 06:45 ⛰️ Terrain: Mountain trails and forest paths 🌄 ABOUT THE HIKE The Cross is a well-known landmark on the foothills of the magnificent Outeniqua Mountains in George. This rewarding 13 km circuit takes us from the Garden Route Botanical Garden up towards the Cross, where we'll pause to enjoy the beautiful panoramic views over George. After a short rest, we'll continue westwards through the surrounding forest, enjoying the natural beauty of the area before completing our circuit back at the Botanical Garden. Expect a rewarding outing with beautiful scenery, forest trails and a satisfying mountain challenge! 🌿🥾 🎒 WHAT TO BRING Please ensure you are properly equipped for the hike. Essential items: • 🎒 Lightweight hydration pack, backpack or hip pouch • 💧 Sufficient drinking water • ☀️ Sunscreen • 🧢 Hat or suitable headgear • 🥾 Comfortable hiking or trail shoes with good grip • 🍎 Snacks for the trail • 🧥 Lightweight windproof jacket • 🧶 Fleece or mid-layer, depending on the weather • 🩹 Personal emergency essentials, including blister plasters, a bandage and petroleum jelly Optional items: • Fingerless gloves • Hiking poles • Beanie • Buff or neck warmer • Sunglasses ⏰ MEETING & DEPARTURE 📍 Meeting point: Parking area at the Garden Route Botanical Garden 🕖 Meet at 06:45 | Hike departs strictly at 07:00. Please arrive on time and ready to hike. For further information, contact Mariàn on 063 697 7726. 🌿 VENTURE BUTIK Explore. Experience. Adventure.