Hennops off-road Trail - 20 October 2012

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 6:54 pm

So as my first official event I will be starting with Hennops as listed on the calendar for Gauteng.

Most of you know Hennops, it is a fun trail and well worth a visit. I will contact them tomorrow to negotiate a better price for us but the standard price is R200 p/vehicle with a maximum of 4 people. There are braai facilities availibel so bring your "dop & chop" and lets have a jol. If we are 10 vehicles or more we may use the lapa for free.

We will need to book with them so lets not wait longer than we have. Lets start a list.

Here are some details but will supply more details tomorrow after I contacted them.

This 4x4 trail is a perfect challenge for all enthusiasts that want to learn more about the capabilities of his/her vehicle. Become more confident with and maximise the potential of that expensive 4wd vehicle.

The trail includes mud-holes, steep rocky climbs, descents and dongas.

Also not forgetting to come and see our well known Zonkies.

For those that are seeking a new challenge at Hennops, the Klipdrift route is open to public by prior arrangement only and for groups of 4 or more vehicles.

Here is the link for details of the trail as well as facilities. http://www.hennops.co.za/trailfacilities/trail.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

1: Ali3n & Rafs
2: ???

A little preview for our year-end function.

4x4Maniac · Post by **4x4Maniac** » Tue Oct 09, 2012 7:01 pm

We will be there...

1: Ali3n & Rafs
2: 4x4Maniac and family

Post by **Rafs** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 10:15 am

Klink of die n lekker een gaan wees!!

Stef · Post by **Stef** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 10:25 am

Aaag OK ... ons ook...

1: Ali3n & Rafs
2: 4x4Maniac and family[/quote]
3: Stef & familie

Post by **JohanM** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:13 pm

Ek gaan die een uitsit sodat ek die jaar eind funksie kan bywoon met my eie SFA.

offroad nut · Post by **offroad nut** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 1:47 pm

Will be there if in Pretoria next week end.
Will confirm Monday (will be my first outing with Hilux club)

offroad nut · Post by **offroad nut** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 11:19 pm

What happened ?? did I scare everyone away ??

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 11:23 pm

offroad nut wrote:What happened ?? did I scare everyone away ??

Nope, the guys here dont scare easy.

It would be great if you could join us.

Cassie, Johno why don't I see your names on da list???

4x4Maniac · Post by **4x4Maniac** » Wed Oct 10, 2012 11:55 pm

1: Ali3n & Rafs
2: 4x4Maniac and family
3: Stef & familie
4: Offroad nut
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Post by **CasKru** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 6:26 am

Ali3n wrote:
offroad nut wrote:What happened ?? did I scare everyone away ??
Nope, the guys here dont scare easy.
It would be great if you could join us.

Cassie, Johno why don't I see your names on da list???

Ek moet eers aan my van werk voor hy weer 'n trail sien

Stef · Post by **Stef** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 10:12 am

1: Ali3n & Rafs
2: 4x4Maniac and family
3: Stef & familie (tentative due to work; will know next week)
4: Offroad nut
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Popmar · Post by **Popmar** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 10:51 am

1: Ali3n & Rafs
2: 4x4Maniac and family
3: Stef & familie
4: Offroad nut
5: Popmar
6: Graham Chisholm (Vreind van Popmar)
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MOFASA · Post by **MOFASA** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 11:40 am

Ali3n wrote:

Cassie, Johno why don't I see your names on da list???

I would love to but you chose the weekend just before payday and i wont have the money to spare.....

If it was the weekend of the 27th i would be there in a heart beat....

So now cos you new at organising maybe we can say you made a mix up on the dates and make it for the 27th......

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 11:47 am

MOFASA wrote:
Ali3n wrote:

Cassie, Johno why don't I see your names on da list???

I would love to but you chose the weekend just before payday and i wont have the money to spare.....
If it was the weekend of the 27th i would be there in a heart beat....

So now cos you new at organising maybe we can say you made a mix up on the dates and make it for the 27th......

No mixup, was listed as the 21st on the calendar which is a sunday so just made it the sat. If all is in agreement then we can change the date to the 27th. I have no problem. What the guys say who put their names on??? Must be 100% consensus on the date change.

MOFASA · Post by **MOFASA** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 12:21 pm

Ali3n wrote:
MOFASA wrote:
Ali3n wrote:

Cassie, Johno why don't I see your names on da list???

I would love to but you chose the weekend just before payday and i wont have the money to spare.....
If it was the weekend of the 27th i would be there in a heart beat....

So now cos you new at organising maybe we can say you made a mix up on the dates and make it for the 27th......
No mixup, was listed as the 21st on the calendar which is a sunday so just made it the sat. If all is in agreement then we can change the date to the 27th. I have no problem. What the guys say who put their names on??? Must be 100% consensus on the date change.

Ok guys on the list what say you..... May we change it to the 27th???

4x4Maniac · Post by **4x4Maniac** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 12:59 pm

Mmm Sorry Johno, I unfortunately cannot make the 27th, but can do the 28th? How about a loan? :evil:

Popmar · Post by **Popmar** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 1:03 pm

Me to cant make for the 27th or for that matter that weekend.

But feel free if you want to change the date.

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 1:08 pm

That settles it. Johno, 20th it wil be. Tell you what. We pay your entry and you refund with next trip when able?

MOFASA · Post by **MOFASA** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 2:04 pm

Ali3n wrote:That settles it. Johno, 20th it wil be. Tell you what. We pay your entry and you refund with next trip when able?

4x4Maniac wrote:Mmm Sorry Johno, I unfortunately cannot make the 27th, but can do the 28th? How about a loan? :evil:

Would love to take you guys up on that offer, its not just the entry cash that i will be short......
So i will have o miss this one......

Hope you guys enjoy and have fun, will see you on the next one...

The Legend · Post by **The Legend** » Thu Oct 11, 2012 6:02 pm

Sou baie graag my nuwe suspensie wou gaan uit toets,maar het ongelukkig n troue aan die gang daardie naweek.Julle moet dit geniet

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 8:42 am

Okay so I completely forgot to post the details of my disscion with Hennops here. Sorry

We don't need to book beforehand unless we are a large groupe. Sofar the list is short so please put your name up I you want to join.
the use of the lapa is dependant on number of vehicles, need to be more than 10. The braai facilities are roughly halfway through the route. Was thinking we get there at 8 as they open at 8. We get organised and set off on the route at around 9. Stop fir a snack at the halfway mark. Do the rest of the route and then take service road back to braai area. The track us not so heavy but should you decide not to do an obstacle, there are "chicken runs". This is going to be a fun day. Join us. :)

JEEPIE · Post by **JEEPIE** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 11:41 am

smaak my iemand se eerste kansie om iets te reel lyk soos n tupperware party
wonder of daai groot wat noem jy hom waspoeier bakkie gaan op daag

(in english )
johno , if you want , i dont have a co pilot yet
it aint a hilux or some british put together , but has a very comfortable seat in it
so if im going you can join me ?

4x4Maniac · Post by **4x4Maniac** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 11:53 am

Shaun, as jy wil kom, moet jy jou naam op sit

Ons sal rustig wees met daai Jeepie van jou...

JEEPIE · Post by **JEEPIE** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 12:02 pm

daai jeepie gaan julle nog n ding of 2 leer maniac
sal vroeg volgende week bevestig
eers more gou 4x4 challenge ry met di golf karretjie

MOFASA · Post by **MOFASA** » Fri Oct 12, 2012 12:26 pm

JEEPIE wrote:(in english )
johno , if you want , i dont have a co pilot yet
it aint a hilux or some british put together , but has a very comfortable seat in it
so if im going you can join me ?

Thanks for the offer, If i do decide to go i may just meet you there so i get to take my WIFE out on a run.....

WIFE = GSXR1000K4.....

4x4Maniac · Post by **4x4Maniac** » Sat Oct 13, 2012 5:32 pm

Sorry guys, due to my truck having either gearbox/diff issues, I won't be able to make it on Sat.

1: Ali3n & Rafs
2: Stef & familie
3: Offroad nut
4: Popmar
5: Graham Chisholm (Vreind van Popmar)
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werewolf · Post by **werewolf** » Mon Oct 15, 2012 9:43 pm

Would love to go with, but have to attend a family gathering.

wimvil · Post by **wimvil** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 11:20 am

will be there for sure when do we pay

Stef · Post by **Stef** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 1:49 pm

And so it turned out...have to withdraw due to work....

Sorry guys

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 1:59 pm

wimvil wrote:will be there for sure when do we pay

I will confirm later today but I think it would be best if we pay on the day.

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Tue Oct 16, 2012 2:04 pm

Stef wrote:And so it turned out...have to withdraw due to work.... Sorry guys

Not a problem stef. I know exactly how it goes. We will see you at the next 1.

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 11:59 am

Gjust a last little note. Payment to be made at the gate. Could not negotiate a better price due to numbers. Brin dop and chop for a braai and kuier after the trail. There are braai facilities, I will bring some wood.

we must try and meet at around 8 at the venue. Probably try and start the trail at 9 after breefing and formalities.

What you guys think? Maybe we should have a light breakfast before the trail? Just a thought.

Come join us guys. Its gonna be fun.

Post by **Rafs** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 12:27 pm

Coordinates are as follows:

GPS COORDINATES

Hennops Offroad Trail
S 25°47.490’
E 27°58.912’

Hennops Picnic Spot & Hiking Trail
S 25°47.877’
E 27°58.497’

People not driving with their own vehicle might have to park at the picnic spot.

Cleaner · Post by **Cleaner** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 4:06 pm

Rafs wrote:People not driving with their own vehicle might have to park at the picnic spot.

This is indeed correct. There is no safe parking at the trail itself, but there is at least a gate guard at the picnic spot.

To those who have not done this trail before -

It is not an extremely difficult trail (I'd rate it a 2-4) and there are escape routes all over, when required. There is one specific obstacle that might be a 4. The rest are all 2-3. Just before the braai area there is a area with lots of short obstacles and most are a lot of fun.

The braai area has got a little lapa and clean toilets. It's spacious with plenty of trees for shade and taps at every few braai's.

After the braai area, it's a short distance and a few obstacles and then back to the exit gate.

It is a fun trail with lots of nice scenery and some wildlife. Bokke en dinge

There are few sharp edge rocks, but nothing like the trail at Hennopspride.

Just a note - Stay with the group at this venue. Though I have not heard to0 many bad things about this specific venue, the one just up the road, Hennopspride is notorious for theft and the likes!

I am still working on possibly coming along, but at this stage I am also pre-booked at a family gathering.

Willem01 · Post by **Willem01** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 8:38 pm

Hi guys would like to join the group, but still working a little bit and would only be able to be there at 08h45,,,will you guys wait for us at the meeting point??

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Wed Oct 17, 2012 9:30 pm

Willem01 wrote:Hi guys would like to join the group, but still working a little bit and would only be able to be there at 08h45,,,will you guys wait for us at the meeting point??

Not a problem. We will wait.

offroad nut · Post by **offroad nut** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 6:47 am

Are we doing the Klipdrift Trail

GI Jane · Post by **GI Jane** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 6:55 am

Hope you guys have some great weather this weekend... Looks like we going to have mud, and more mud at the Zone 7 event in WC

Post by **CasKru** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 8:06 am

received this via email:

More Cas,

Add my asb by die Hennops Trip vir Saterdag. Kom deur van Klerksdorp af.

Thanks
Andre Jansen

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 8:09 am

CasKru wrote:received this via email:

More Cas,

Add my asb by die Hennops Trip vir Saterdag. Kom deur van Klerksdorp af.

Thanks
Andre Jansen

Thanks Cas

Post by **CasKru** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 8:27 am

Julle soek na een van die twee ingange:

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En nie die een nie

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 9:30 am

CasKru wrote:Julle soek na een van die twee ingange:
Hennops1.JPG
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En nie die een nie
Hennops3.JPG

Thanks cas, dit sou ekke nie eers geweet het ni.

offroad nut · Post by **offroad nut** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 10:29 am

Does anyone know of reasonable accommodation near Hennops

Post by **CasKru** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 10:39 am

Daar is 'n paar kampplekker in daai omgewing wat ek dink rondawels ook het. Ek kan nou dink aan Hennops Pride (het nog nie daar gebly nie maar weet van hulle)

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 10:41 am

offroad nut wrote:Does anyone know of reasonable accommodation near Hennops

For when and how many people?

offroad nut · Post by **offroad nut** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 11:03 am

Friday and Sat Family of 4

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 11:38 am

offroad nut wrote:Friday and Sat Family of 4

You guys are more than welcome to crash there by us. We have 2 open rooms. 1 with a dbl bed and the other with a single. But I also have 2 inflatable matresses.

let me know.

offroad nut · Post by **offroad nut** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 11:40 am

Thanks how far are you from hennops

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 11:45 am

Roughly 45min.

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 12:38 pm

4x Club radios availible at R25p/day with a R100 deposit refundable if Radio is handed back in the same condition as received.

Let me know who is interested for the day.

WayneSchalk · Post by **WayneSchalk** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 1:10 pm

Do NOT BOOK OR STAY at Hennops Pride!!!!! You will regret it.

I'm thinking I should you you guys

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 1:16 pm

WayneSchalk wrote:Do NOT BOOK OR STAY at Hennops Pride!!!!! You will regret it.

I'm thinking I should you you guys

I agree with the hennops pride story... Heard too many horror stories...

Dont think, DO.

WayneSchalk · Post by **WayneSchalk** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 1:27 pm

Ali3n wrote:
WayneSchalk wrote:Do NOT BOOK OR STAY at Hennops Pride!!!!! You will regret it.

I'm thinking I should you you guys
I agree with the hennops pride story... Heard too many horror stories...

Dont think, DO.

Ek moed eintelik, ek het nog jou 2 straps

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 1:31 pm

WayneSchalk wrote:
Ali3n wrote:
WayneSchalk wrote:Do NOT BOOK OR STAY at Hennops Pride!!!!! You will regret it.

I'm thinking I should you you guys
I agree with the hennops pride story... Heard too many horror stories...

Dont think, DO.
Ek moed eintelik, ek het nog jou 2 straps

Jy sien, nou het jy ni verskoning ni.

Het eintlik al vergeet. Thanks vir die reminder.

WayneSchalk · Post by **WayneSchalk** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 2:51 pm

OK OK I will be there

1: Ali3n & Rafs
2: Stef & familie
3: Offroad nut
4: Popmar
5: Graham Chisholm (Vreind van Popmar)
6: WayneSchalk
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Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 3:02 pm

Mooi so Wayne.

1: Ali3n & Rafs
2: Stef & familie
3: Offroad nut
4: Popmar
5: Graham Chisholm (Vreind van Popmar)
6: WayneSchalk
7: Willem01 (s al vi jou wag voor ons trail begin)
8: Jeepy (I have decided he has no choice in the matter.)
9: ???
10:

There is more space guys and girls.

Post by **CasKru** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 3:17 pm

Onthou van Andre ook AKA Elnina op die forum

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 3:21 pm

1: Ali3n & Rafs
2: Stef & familie
3: Offroad nut
4: Popmar
5: Graham Chisholm (Vreind van Popmar)
6: WayneSchalk 1x Radio
7: Willem01 (s al vi jou wag voor ons trail begin)
8: Jeepy (I have decided he has no choice in the matter.)
9: Elnina (Andre)
10: ???

Amper vergeet.

Thanks Cassie

3 x Radios left.

WayneSchalk · Post by **WayneSchalk** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 3:38 pm

Jis ek het eintelik lank terug club golf hempies gekoop en die sal die eerste outing wees wat ek dit kan dra, O en eerste keer om die Gabriel HDP's offroad te toets

Ali3n · Post by **Ali3n** » Thu Oct 18, 2012 3:46 pm

WayneSchalk wrote:Jis ek het eintelik lank terug club golf hempies gekoop en die sal die eerste outing wees wat ek dit kan dra, O en eerste keer om die Gabriel HDP's offroad te toets

Mooi so.