The 16,3km trail from Barretts to Wattles winds through wonderful indigenous forests before following the cliff edge to Starvation Creek and then on to the Starvation Creek Falls and the Waterblommetjie Dam. Pine forest and tree ferns can be enjoyed on the hikers way to Wattles Hut.
An old forestry house greets the hiker at Wattles. The hut houses 30 bunk beds, 3 toilets, 4 showers, donkey boiler, braai facilities with wood.

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The Wattles to Kaapschehoop trail is 15,4km and follows the escarpment affording magnificent views of the De Kaap valley. The vegetation is varied so enjoy it prior to exploring the old cemetery just outside the village of Kaapschehoop.