The hike rating for Kirstenbosch to Skeleton Gorge to the Upper Cable Car is hard, with an average rating of 4.8 stars on well rated platforms . The hike is challenging due to its significant elevation gain, estimated 950 meters (3,100 feet), and requires a good fitness level. The trek covers approximately 6.8 to 7 km and can take about 3.5 to 5 hours to complete.  
 
Hike difficulty and duration
Difficulty: Hard, challenging, and demanding.
Fitness required: Medium to high.
Duration: Approximately 3.5 to 5 hours to reach the upper cable station. 
Trail characteristics
Elevation gain: Approximately 950 meters (3,100 feet). 
Distance: Roughly 7 km (4.3 miles). 
Terrain: A steep, rocky path with boulders and wooden ladders, requiring a good level of fitness to ascend. 
Other important information
This is a one-way hike from Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens to the Upper Cableway Station. 
It is considered one of the more challenging routes to the top of Table Mountain. 
The shaded path through the gorge can be beneficial during warmer months.