Lion's Head Hike
Classic Cape Town summit hike with 360-degree city and ocean views and some light scrambling near the top.
4.0 km
Total distance
1
Days recommended
Moderate
Fitness demand
Moderate
Difficulty
Trail overview
- Distance: 4.0 km
- Days recommended: 1
- Area: Table Mountain National Park
- Nearest town: Cape Town
- Start point: Lion's Head trailhead
- End point: Lion's Head trailhead
- Fitness demand: Moderate
- Technical difficulty: Moderate
- Navigation complexity: Mostly clear
- Best season: Year-round
- Water availability: Must carry all water
- Accommodation: None
Planning info
- Booking required: No
- Permit required: No
- Escape routes: Return on the same route to the trailhead.
- Risk factors: Exposure to heights, Rock scrambling, Getting lost
- Booking link: View booking info
- Primary source: View source
- Last verified: 2026-04-20