Silverstream Ravine

WARNING several massive rockfalls in recent times (2021-23) have left an unstable scree in the lower and middle bed of the ravine and great care is needed when crossing this as it will take many years to stabilise. More falls may still occur.

Location: Eastern Table area. This ravine is to the left of Platteklip Gorge on the front of the mountain, and runs diagonally up leftwards. See also Silverstream-Ledges Traverse and Ledges for more information. 

OSM map   (Zoom out to see whole route)

Overview: The bottom of the ravine is blocked by a waterfall, which is bypassed well to the right up the slope until possible to traverse into the ravine just above the waterfall. The bottom pitch can also be bypassed by simply continuing up the ravine on the right. The first pitch on the top section can turn into a slippery waterfall so avoid if wet. That takes you onto a huge ledge with massive blocks. Traverse over these and around the corner to reach the tall recess in the corner which is followed to the top.