Pepsi Pools trail via the Garden Route Dam
Pepsi Pools trail is a popular doubletrack trail starting from the Garden Route Dam spillway, taking hikers through a busy, multi-use route to the refreshing Pepsi Pools. This out-and-back hike winds along the dam’s edge with views of the water, then crosses a weir and delves into indigenous woodland for a shady, adventurous finish. It’s a favourite for runners, hikers, and MTBers, offering a balanced mix of flat stretches and gentle hills. Stay alert on this well-trafficked route.
About the same distance as the Botanical Garden approach.
| Start Coordinates: (DD) | -33.96481270673563, 22.49689395553967 |
| Start/Finish | Garden Route Dam entrance |
| Distance | ± 5.85km |
| Elevation Gain | ± 169m |
| Perceived Exertion | Easy |
| Trail System | Saasveld |
| Surface | Plantation road Jeep track Hiking path |
| Route Markers | None |
| GPX | Download the GPX file for self-navigation. |
Pepsi Pools (Garden Route Dam)
ESTIMATED TIME
| Hike | ± 2h – 2.5h each way |
FACILITIES AT THE START
- Parking
LAND OWNERS & MANAGERS
