Silvermine Waterfall Trail
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At a glance
Distance
3 km return
Time
1–1.5 hr
Elevation gain
100 m
Summit
350 m
No cell signal in the reserve. Waterfall can dry up to a trickle in late summer (February–April) — check recent conditions before visiting if the waterfall is your primary goal.
Know before you go
- Short and well-suited for families and beginners — no technical sections.
- SANParks conservation fee at the gate — cash only.
- Waterfall is best after winter rain — can dry to a trickle in late summer.
If you need help
Short trail but isolated. No signal means no emergency communication. Standard reserve advice: hike in groups of four or more. Silvermine was burnt in the major April 2025 wildfire — most paths reopened by late 2025. Confirm trail status with SANParks.
Emergency exit
Return the way you came to the reserve gate. SANParks emergency: 086 110 6417.
Cell reception
No signal. Silvermine has no cell coverage.
Start point
Silvermine Nature Reserve Gate 2 (east), Ou Kaapse Weg — small parking area, path leads directly to the waterfall
Parking: Silvermine Gate 2 parking. Cash only. Gate closes at 18:00.
Elevation profile
Peak
350 m
Total ascent
100 m
Trail length
3 km
Best time of year
Waterfall is best in winter and spring after rain.
Water sources
Treat or filter before drinking — never trust a stream raw.
Silvermine waterfall
Winter and spring only
Best May–October. Trickles or dries February–April.
Tell someone where you are going
Share your plan with a friend or family member before you set off.
Last reviewed May 2026
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