Lion's Head | |
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![]() Lion's Head from the slopes of Table Mountain | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 669 m (2,195 ft) |
Coordinates | 33°56′05″S 18°23′21″E / 33.93472°S 18.38917°E |
Geography | |
Location | Western Cape, South Africa |
Geology | |
Age of rock | Silurian / Ordovician |
Climbing | |
Easiest route | Hike |
Lion's Head is a mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, between Table Mountain and Signal Hill. Lion's Head peaks at 669 metres (2,195 ft) above sea level. The peak forms part of a dramatic backdrop to the city of Cape Town and is part of the Table Mountain National Park.