Location: South side of Spring Buttress and north of Slangolie Ravine.
Overview: An alternative option up to the Apostles Path, instead of the usual Diagonal, Kasteelspoort, Woody Ravine or Corridor Ravine.
Route Description: Hike along Pipe Track from Theresa Avenue towards Corridor Ravine. Shortly after crossing Woody Ravine but before reaching Slangolie Ravine, there is an exposed section of pipe with a rock shelf next to it. Take off up a steep zig-zag path to the buttress above. (See picture below.)
At the buttress, the path splits to the left and right. The left hand path goes up Spring Buttress, you need to turn right. A short way around the corner is a short rock step, where you need to scramble up and around. A bit exposed but not difficult.
After the rock step follow a right ascending traverse towards Slangolie Ravine and then up a long easy slope to the Apostles Path. The path is rocky but well defined.
Three Firs is often combined with a visit to Tranquility Cracks and then down Corridor Ravine, though Wood Ravine, Kasteelspoort or Diagonal are all alternative descents.