Bouldering area
The Wilds is considered a dodgy bouldering area and it’s been said that if you go to the Wilds there is a good chance you’ll lose your wallet. Regrettably the rumours are mostly true, so don’t take anything of value. The palisade around the Wilds and the security guards at the entrance do offer considerably more protection than before as access is restricted but there is always the possibility that you may get harassed. Take the bare essentials. It’s also possible to get the guard to hang about while you climb for a nominal fee.
For more information on routes, access and permits please see the following websites:
Mountain Club of South Africa (MCSA) http://www.mcsa.org.za/ Look at “Who we are” for the different sections of the MCSA
Mountain Club of South Africa – Johannesburg Section website https://mcsajohannesburg.org/ Click on “Access and Properties” for more information Click on “Contact” to get in touch with the MCSA for more information.
ClimbZA website http://www.climbing.co.za/wiki/South_African_Climbing_Wiki Welcome to the largest & most comprehensive online database of Southern African climbing information.
http://www.climbing.co.za/forum/ A forum site to find climbing partners or to find out more about different climbing areas and climbs.
The Wilds is off Joe Slovo drive and the entrance is next to Rhodean School for Girls. Park under the trees, sign in and walk over the bridge (which crosses the road). Turn left after crossing the bridge and walk up the hill. Walk about 50m and you’ll see some stone steps leading off left down the hill. Walk down the hills for about 20m and you’ll
The Wilds, located next door to St John’s College, is one of Johannesburg’s oldest bouldering areas. I am not sure who first discovered it (names like Kevin Smith and Paul Fatti have been touted) but whoever it was it has since been visited by most of Joburg’s enthusiastic climbers. It’s a unique yet small overhung section of rock that offers some great bouldering. Before bouldering was considered a serious climbing activity, it was used as a venue for getting fit for sport or trad climbing.
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