点评:I joined a group of friends who are locals on what I consider one of the best hiking routes on Table Mountain. Our hike started at Theresa Avenue, took us onto the Pipe Track, and then back north towards the Theresa Avenue access point.
We started at 08:00 and the hike lasted about four hours - slightly longer than the suggested 2–3 hours because this was also a chance for us to catch up. We stopped regularly to catch our breath, take in the scenery, and snap pictures of the breathtaking views.
While I prefer to pack light when hiking, if there’s one thing I wouldn’t compromise on for convenience, it’s water. If you’re hiking with a group of friends, you could also divide things like water, sunscreen and a camera between you so that no one person is carrying too much weight.
We hiked in peak summer, so I definitely ended up taking off my hoodie at one point. That said, the weather can change spontaneously, so I’d recommend carrying a windbreaker. It’s better to have it and take it off than to find yourself unexpectedly cold and miserable.
Overall, this is a beautiful route with incredible views going up, at the top, and on the way back down. Even better when shared with good company.
翻译:我和一群当地朋友一起走上了我认为桌山最棒的徒步路线之一。我们的行程从特蕾莎大道开始,随后沿着管道小径前行,最后又折返回到特蕾莎大道的入口处。
我们早上8点出发,整个徒步过程大约持续了4个小时——比建议的2至3小时稍长一些,因为这也是我们叙旧聊天的好机会。途中我们不时停下来喘口气、欣赏沿途美景,并拍摄那些令人心醉的壮丽景色。虽然徒步时我倾向于轻装出行,但若说有什么为了便利而绝对不能妥协的物品,那就是水。如果你是和朋友一起徒步,还可以把水、防晒霜和相机等物品分摊着携带,这样就不会让某个人背负过重的负担。
我们是在盛夏时节徒步的,因此我确实有一段时间脱下了连帽衫。不过天气变化无常,所以我建议还是带上一件防风外套为好。带上它然后根据需要脱下,总比突然觉得冷得难受要好。
总的来说,这是一条风景绝美的路线——无论是上行、登顶还是下行,都能欣赏到令人惊叹的景色。如果能和志同道合的伙伴一同分享,那就更棒了。