Marble Baths via Grindstone Caves Hike
From Injisuthi Camp head past Yellowwood forest for a steep 3.8 km's hike all uphill to Grindstone Caves, continue up past the caves, the views at the top of the Drakensberg are stunning.
Follow the path South West across the ridge for 3km's of relatively flat walking, then downhill and towards Marble Baths. A good map and the tracks will be very helpful along the way to ensure you are heading in the right direction. If you don't know the area then the shorter and signposted route to Marble Baths is a better alternative.
Listing Details
Area
Location (Degrees)
29°09'03.6"S 29°23'51.8"E
Location (Decimal)
-29.151000, 29.397717
Type of Hike
Overnight
Hike Grade
Total Hike Distance (Km's)
21.0
Hike Duration (return)
6.0
Total Hike Duration (Hrs)
12.0
Explore
Caves, Waterfalls or Pools
Altitude
1,819
Tags
Tracks
GPS Track Details
| Track length: | 10.50 km |
| Total ascent: | 710 m |
| Total descent: | 349 m |
Map
Reviews (1)
by
Keana
Only for the extremely fit and prepared
We did this hike in April 2023. We are about average fitness. It was extremely difficult. The route from grindstone caves to marbles baths is very overgrown and in places dangerous. Overnight bags makes it even more challenging. There is also no clear trail by the river before marble baths where we were forced to walk through the river. On a better note the views are incredible.