What time does Emmarentia Open?

[JamesE]

Hi Guys, new Hubber here, have been following posts for a while and impressed with the wealth of knowledge and advice, now time to get stuck in. Does anyone know what time Emmarentia opens? I live in Greenside and am looking to get some early morning laps in before work and the dog walkers come in, say between 06:00 and 06:45. Anyone know if the gates are open at this time?

 

Thanks

 

James

[AndreZA]

Open between sunrise and sunset. Why not just ride the spruit. It never closes.

[JamesE]

Open between sunrise and sunset. Why not just ride the spruit. It never closes.

 

Thanks Andre, not a bad idea, but need to recce the spruit first, perhaps join a (slow) group ride and see whats what. Also, been seeing contradicting posts regarding psychotic vagrants, if it is a bit rough I may be an easy target solo that early in the morning. Bear in mind this is all borne out of complete ignorance, I just dont know. Emmarentia just seems like a safer bet, and I will know how long it will take me to get back home to go to work should I need to push!

[Flemish Lion]

Emmerentia is tiny... even for a run

 

I'm afraid dog walkers also frequent there at sunrise, but not nearly as bad as sunset!

 

Enjoy!

[Iron]

Just go ride the spruit it MUCH bigger and nicer to ride , also less chance of hitting a dog .

[Tjokkits]

how far is a lap around the dam? i am also worried aout the sruit 6 in the morning alone

[Edgar]

how far is a lap around the dam? i am also worried aout the sruit 6 in the morning alone

 

At the moment it is already busy by 06:00.

HTFU and ride it bru.

[rudi-h]

Just go ride the spruit it MUCH bigger and nicer to ride , also less chance of hitting a dog .

 

i ride both of them quite often. have to disagree, emmmarentia has some killer trails on the far side slope next to marks park. At least better than anything else closer than Groenkloof.

[JamesE]

Thanks for the info guys, had a chance to do both this weekend, Emmarentia nice early in the morning but doesnt compete with the spruit at all. Decision made !