I didn't have any Several species listed on Schedules 1 and 2 of the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (NSW) are found in the Wilderness Area including: The powerful owl (Ninox strenua), squirrel glider (Petaurus norfolcensis), yellow-bellied glider (Petaurus volans), tiger quoll (Dasyurus maculatus), and brush-tailed rock wallaby (Petrogale penicillata). Completely overgrown and path does not exist any more. The Kanangra-Boyd Wilderness - the second largest wilderness in NSW, next to Wollemi - was finally declared in 1997, and covers 111,000 hectares of Kanangra-Boyd and Blue Mountains national parks. I would highly recommend his walks and training to anyone and will be looking forward to the next adventure.". Steep, tight rockclimbing/bouldering section which seems dangerous & impossible when viewed from the top. Keep your eyes peeled for echidnas and lyrebirds, particularly during summer. These have been selected to promote the spectacular natural beauty of the route as well as to highlight the challenges you may encounter on the way. The southern rim of Crafts Wall is very overgrown and requires bush bashing. Time:3 days Distance:36 km Fitness:M Skill:M Ascent:1380 m, A variant on one of the classic Blue Mountains walks - finishing at Carlon's Farm below Blackheath, rather than at Katoomba, Time:5 hrs Distance:11 km Fitness:EM Skill:M Ascent:440 m, An interesting trip exploring of one of the old miners' passes of Narrow Neck, with good views of the Megalong Valley. The walk includes the spectacular Kanangra Walls, the Gangerang Range, the Coxs River valley, the Wild Dog Mountains and the Narrow Neck plateau. Water was a bit scarce - we continued up the track a short way Have only visited here once, but will certainly return, a few of these . Nicole in scrub near Mt Moorilla Maloo. Understand[ edit] These two days do however, entail very long descents and ascents and breaking these into two days allows plenty of time to rest and to enjoy the tranquil Coxs River Valley on the afternoon of Day 2. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your adventure to your emergency contact. Poles are a good idea if you have questionable knees or ankles. Gabes Gap is the low point on the walk, the path through the gap is steep in both directions. Enjoy superb scenery, abundant wildlife, cycling and walking. Kanangra to Katoomba requires a long car shuffle. Getting on to the track heading north out of Dex Creek the next in any case. Mt Cloudmaker is one of the 3 Peaks objectives. Reaching the corner of the Wall, take the track to the north west, which heads down a hill, and then up to the conglomerate bluff at the southern end of Mt Berry. Towards the end of the day, it was my unquenchable thirst for water which caused me to rush down the slopes of Mount Cloudmaker in order to find the closest stream. The scramble down Gordon Smith Pass is slippery and exposed but not technically difficult. There are also intrusive igneous rocks from the Carboniferous period. Being a self-supported bushwalk, the idea is that everyone brings their own gear and food for the weekend. Ideal fitness preparation would be similar activities to what we'll actually be doing on this walk, namely bushwalking with a backpack and climbing up and down long hills. Following the big descent to the Coxs River, this was a long Although the walk can be done in either direction, I run the trip in the direction of Katoomba to Kanangra, organise vehicles to be waiting for us at Kanangra Walls so that when we finish the walk at Kanangra, we have immediate access to private transport back to Katoomba, via, of course, the Hampton Half Way House hotel for a well earned refreshment on the way home! a walking stick - . Great trip - I thoroughly enjoyed the company and being in the wilderness. Although the route can be done by an extremely fit trail runner in 12-15 hours, most bushwalking groups attempt the walk over a somewhat more pedestrian 3 or 4 days. . It didnt help that the person who was having the most trouble was wearing jeans which were now wet and making him colder than he should be. Cyclists will want to bring their mountain bikes to explore the parks fire trails. We can camp near here on the Coxs River and spend the afternoon relaxing by the river. again numb on the other side. Please adjust your search criteria and try again. [5], The Blue Mountains National Park contains 46 species of mammals, including 27 marsupials and two monotremes. It is exposed and some people may feel insecure on a vertical rockface with no more than metal spikes to hold onto with hands and feet. Well-worn tracks were present for the entirety of the third day, making navigation simple. From Kanangra Walls, we follow the scenic ridgeline to Mt Cloudmaker and on to 100 Man Cave where we will camp for two nights enjoying the ambience of this great spot. Stop at the top of the steps and peer out over Kanangra Deep to Kanangra Walls, and in the distance, Mount Cloudmaker, which is often circled by mist. Most saddles between Mt Berry and Mt Strongleg offer a flat grassy area. We arrived at the picnic shelter at about 3.30 p.m. and were able to shelter from the rain to get out of our wet clothes and try to warm everyone up. Mt Debert, with Mt Mouin and Mt Warrigal in the background, from Clear Hill. That night the campfire was more to our liking, plenty of space for all of us and the rain held off until most had retired for the night. Head left on the fire trail for 700m and cross a locked gate to reach Medlow Gap. ", "K2K is one of the best walks I have ever done. I can highly recommend carrying (or finding) Kanangra-Boyd is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. Thurat Spires, Kanangra Walls and Mount Cloudmaker provide sandstone scenery on a majestic scale." (sic.) If requested, you will be credited for any photos you provide and can ask they be deleted at any time. You may also be walking through regrowth that is dense and head high in places. 54km: 12 hours: 24 hours: K2K Leaderboard: K2K2K (K2). Katoomba to . Much of the walk is through wilderness, for which there are no signs, and tracks in places are vague. Follow the fire road along Narrow Neck. At a large clearing about 1km on to the tops, the trail divides, and becomes narrower. Oberon office 02 6336 6200 Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4.30pm. Carlon Creek - were hard on the legs but not too difficult given what Arranging all transport and car shuffles single-handedly, and meticulously detailed pre-trip information and arrangements, he had everything covered Thanks again for all your efforts, although I'm sure I've missed a couple of things ", - Amanda on Facebook after K2K September 2018, "Ashley I think you have already taken some of my thoughts as a testimonial, however I hope you don't mind if I use this space to add some thoughts to questions that had no room for additional thoughts. Or alternatively, push on to Dex Creek, combining Days 2 and 3 into one. Thankfully, the rain held off until mid-afternoon which was a bonus, but the constant up-hill was tedious and we were taking lots of stops. Your food while on the hike - you need to bring your own food for the 4 day hike. Once on Mt Yellow Dog the rest was relatively easy. Your email address will not be published. Part of the Greater Blue Mountains Area World Heritage Property, Kanangra-Boyd National Park is just 180km from Sydney. crack. Subscribe to our Naturescapes e-newsletter which is packed with the latest information, experiences and events in NSW national parks. The Kanangra-Boyd National Park is a protected national park that is located in the Central Tablelands region, west of the Southern Highlands and Macarthur regions, in New South Wales, in eastern Australia. couldn't raise my arm above my head. I want to provide you a pathway that will help you regard the bush as your home, the place you go for solace, to get away from it all, and to learn self reliance and confidence. We stopped for lunch on Mt Our next milestone was Coalseam Cave and then we were out on Maxwell Top. Crossing two national parks, it takes in some of the best scenery of both, including excellent views from the high plateaux of Narrow Neck and Kanangra Walls. Keep an eye out for soaring wedge-tail eagles! The 1.3km path to the Cave from the Mt Cloudmaker summit is vague in places, navigation skills are needed. It is recommended that clients book accommodation in Katoomba for the night prior and night after the trip, though if you live in Sydney it is possible to drive up very early on the day the walk starts and drive home late on the last day. Take a welcome break here, it is the one and only river encountered on the route. The campground provides easy access to the Kanangra-Boyd Lookout walk, which is wheelchair friendly and takes only 10 minutes to complete. The 2019-2020 bushfires significantly affected the area and since the fires much of the track has become overgrown, and the path is indistinct and difficult to follow. Not for the faint hearted, this challenging track will reward with sweeping mountain views and off-track wilderness as hikers traverse through two great national parks. Kanangra Walls Lookout and Kalang Falls Walk, Blue Dog and Black Horse Ridge Loop Track, Dunphys Campground to Bellbird Ridge Lookout, Kanangra Walls Lookout, Brennan Top and Cottage Rock, Cattle Dog Ridge, Knights Deck, and Ironmonger Track, Frying Pan Flat via Bellbird Ridge and Carlons Creek, Mount Guouogang and Mount Paralyser Circuit, Mount Mouin via Bellbird and Black Horse Ridge Track, Bullhead Mountian and Sullen Tor via Plateau Walk, Federation Track South: Bindook Highlands to Yass. If anyone ever tells you that going downhill is easy, then this is a This out and back route begins and ends from the end of Kangara Walls Road, which is more suited to 4WD vehicles, especially after rain. thermals, so that was one of the first purchases from the outdoor stores Looking back to Kanangra Walls High and Mighty Resting on Rack Knoll Bushwalking is a bloody business Ti Willa Top and Byrne's Gap Yerranderie Peak (left distance) and Mt Colong (right) On top of Cloudmaker (Brett took the photo and later edited himself into the picture using Photoshop) Jennifer leading group in Tai-Chi More Tai-Chi More Tai . I have to admit that I often discourage beginners to do the Kanangra walks as it tends to put some people off bushwalking (sometimes forever) and probably we should have discouraged our four beginners on this occasion; the walks are challenging (the hills seem to go on forever), but the scenery is stunning and it is relatively easy walking along lightly forested spurs and ridges. Day 1: Kanangra Walls to Mt Cloudmaker to Dex Creek Saturday morning saw us drive down to the parking lot at what we thought was an early hour, only to find it full already. High altitude areas subject to strong winds generally support heath and closed scrub communities. Beautiful walk on the plateau with amazing 360 degree views. other side to Mt Berry. All prospective clients agree to combine Days 2 and 3 into one, making it a 3 day trip. Great trail with incredible views from the plateau. Sorry, no records were found. Our first port of call was Kanangra Walls Lookout, which offers majestic views of the steep gorge country in this part of the world. Another group we bumped into was The walk is best done in the cooler months, as there are plenty of ups and downs, and limited water options along the way. Most of the walk is on well trodden walking trails, although in places the trail is faint and difficult to follow, and in a couple of places good navigation or good prior knowledge of the area is required. There was also time for a (slightly) longer walk to a point overlooking Kanangra Creek not far from Kanangra Falls. The trail continues along the east side of Yellow Dog Ridge to the flats below Mt Dingo. Kanangra Walls - Seymour Top - Maxwell Top - Brennan Top - Kilpatrick Causeway - Crafts Wall - Mount Berry - Gabes Gap - Mount High and Mighty - Mount Stormbreaker - Rip, Rack - Roar & Rumble Knolls - Mount Cloudmaker - Dex Creek - Mount Moorilla Maroo - Mount Amarina - Kullieatha Peak - Mount Strongleg - Strongleg Ridge - Kanangra Creek - Coxs happens to be freezing cold. Descent of Tarros Ladders is by climbing down metal spikes in a cliff face - this is optional as an alternative (longer) route is available that avoids this. The trail heads steeply north down the obvious ridge, finishing at Kanangra Creek where you can fill up with water. There looked to be an old trail which followed the Other well-known landmarks are Mount Cloudmaker and the Thurat Spires. and found These like this. Or continue on down a short set of steps to the lookout platform for an even better view. Keep this in mind when planning walks in these areas. are useful and generally contain more, and more accurate, information on Take a virtual tour of Kanangra-Boyd lookout captured withGoogle Street View Trekker. The international standard emergency number is 112, if you dial this number in Australia you will be treated exactly the same as a 000 call. Konangaroo Clearing is a large grassy area next to Kanangra Creek, and would be an excellent campsite if doing the walk in two days. The free NSW National Parks app lets you download maps and explore parks, things to do and places to stayall without mobile reception. Much of the hike is through wilderness, for which there are no signs, and tracks in places are vague. The total distance of the walk is 52km, with 3044m of ascent and 2991m of descent over the course of the 3-4 days. The track is often rough, stony and hard to follow with many dips, turns and obstacles. Over the crest of Mt Berry was the Being the June long weekend Take the afternoon off and have a swim in the river, and for those interested, learn some navigation skills similar to those taught on my. There comes a time when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it! Your email address will not be published. Trail Hiking Australia is the go-to website for finding your next hike, bushwalk or trail run. small minaret for a spectacular shot across the Kanangra Creek gorge. a large mass of sandstone rising out of the surrounding bush. Or continue on down a short set of steps to the lookout platform for an even better view. Report of a Katoomba to Kanangra trip - and back! Back to home page. The K2K is a "classic" Blue Mountains walk that goes from the spectacular sandstone walls of Kanangra to the Narrowneck peninsula of Katoomba. The first part of the walk was quite easy, being out along the Plateau itself. It offers expansive and majestic views over the Kanangra Walls and Mount Cloudmaker, which - as its name suggests - is often ensconced in the fog. Further east, in the Coxs River area, is the large Kanimbla granite batholith, implaced during the Carboniferous period. Carpark by Kanangra Walls. - Rock climbing to descend off plateau, 2.7km: Rockclimbing to descend off of the plateau. It would have been somewhat easier had my shoulder been functional. It climbs steadily to the fire tower at Bushwalkers Hill and then descends to the narrow point of the Neck. He ended up with 11 other people that wanted to do the walk, many of whom were first time walkers. I During spring, peer into the undergrowth where you might see the antechinus, a small, rodent-like marsupial. Are you planning a bushwalk, going somewhere remote or where the weather is extreme? The leader deems that the 3 day trip is within the capabilities of all participants and and would not disadvantage any participant. Its fringing fault scarp Kanangra Walls comprises Permian sedimentaries of the Capertee Group which rests unconformably on a Devonian Lambie Group Basement. Jonathan and Nicole on Kilpatrick Causeway looking up at Kanangra Walls. and everyone retired to their tents pretty early. Nontrivial #4 - Kanangra to Katoomba (GC3K0DW) was created by jonnosan on 5/9/2012. Alex is pointing to Mount Cloudmaker, which at 1164m is the highest point visible. biggest descent of the day, down to Gabes Gap, and from there it was all However, you will need to make sure you can meet in the middle to exchange keys. Yellow Dog Ridge. Started at kanangra walls but unable to get through terrain after Dexs creek. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. While the walk is most commonly done over three days, it can be done in two days by fit parties overnighting somewhere in the vicinity of the Coxs River. It offers unparalleled views across one of Australias most spectacular landscapes; Greater Blue Mountains Area World Heritage Property. all the way to Mobbs Soak with only small amounts of height variation. My toes were absolutely aching by the bottom. Colong Caves is another outstanding feature of the area. Tom and Nicole. It is possible to walk continuously from this walk to Katoomba and Narrow Neck. The cave at the end itself isnt as exciting as the dance floor cave you see on the way but it was the journey that did it for me on this one. Kanangra Walls > Mt Cloudmaker > TiWilla Plateau > 100 Man Cave > Campagnoni Pass > Willa Butress > Kowmung > Orange Bluff > Brumby Spur > Gingra Track > Kanangra Walls. Descent off of the plateau was difficult to find. You'll need to leave pups at home dogs aren't allowed on this trail. The hike incorporates the summit of Mt Cloudmaker, one of the famous Blue Mountains Three Peaks, and most walkers passing over this summit would sign the logbook there. which was clear on the map. Yellow Pup and There is a steep hill shortly after this, and one more downhill and uphill brings you to the locked gate and your car (if you've left it there). The path is often stony and awkward to walk on. An overnight trip toMt Cloudmaker sleeping in Hundred Man Cave, Kanangra Boyd National Park, in April was the last of myqualifying walks to become a member ofSBW. The middle two days are both shorter and these two days can be combined into one longer day if desired. Then we meandered along the Kilpatrick Causeway to Crafts Wall, If it is more than waist deep then it is dangerous to cross, and you may need to wait or return to Kanangra Walls. The highest point on the walk is Mt Cloudmaker at 1155m, and the lowest point is the Coxs River at just 150m. 1000m altitude difference between highest and lowest point. Kanangra Wall cliff top walk - one of the most dramatic cliff-top walks in the Blue Mountains, but, due to the unfenced 70 metre drop, unsuitable for children. This karst topography, created by the Jenolan and its tributaries, is one of the least understood in Australia. There are numerous routes that can be taken, and these notes only point out the most commonly taken route. The K2K, or the "Katoomba to Kanangra" walk is a ~ 60 km trail (from the Katoomba train station to the Kanangra Walls Car park), which takes the bushwalker on a scenic traverse through the Blue Mountains National Park and the Kanangra-Boyd National park via the Coxs River. If you dont have some of the items on this list, I have a limited supply of gear that I can lend you, or alternatively some items such as tents and cooking equipment can be shared. Here are a few photos of sections of the route. Since then I have done countless trips along the Kanangra to Katoomba route and have explored the surrounding country extensively. Another important point, follow the map. Sign up to a newsletter filled with hiking hacks, ideas and inspiration. On Day 3, we return to Kanangra Walls, enjoying the spectacular views in the opposite direction. There are isolated residual cappings of Permian sandstone in a few places but here the Palaeozoic basement rocks, which are elsewhere buried well below the Permo-Triassic Measures, are on the surface as high land. On the last day the knolls past Mt Cloudmaker (Rip, Rack, Roar and Rumble) are steep and stony and care must be taken on the trail there. After a further kilometre, the track climbs briefly to the bottom of Crafts Wall, and traverses along steep slopes along its north west side. We can camp here if doing the trip over 4 days, which makes Day 2 a short day with a relaxing afternoon by the river. I was able to download it straight into a gps app I downloaded the other day! This track descends quite steeply down a narrow ridge, but . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); We are a social community of women over 45 who enjoy walking together regularly for fitness in Sydneys natural bush and coastal areas. A short walk upstream is our campsite in a lovely peaceful river flat among casuarina trees. More Blue Mountains Heritage Centre and Blackheath office 02 4787 8877 Contact hours: 9am to 4.30pm daily. My services as your experienced guide for the entire length of the 4 day trek. shelter only for the storm to blow itself out before it reached us. The national park forms part of the Great Dividing Range. 13.2km Kanangra Walls to Dexs Creek (via Mt Cloudmaker) . Otherwise, continue along the track for a further 2km to Mobbs Swamp, a convenient campsite for the night. Len S had put this three day walk on the BWOC calendar mainly because Id convinced him it was a good walk, neither of us had been to 100 Man Cave before, and he loves Kanangra. Despite possessing one of the most awesome views in the Blue Mountains, few make it out here on account of the long road trip, including 30km of unsealed road. The views in this section are excellent, with the spectacular Kanangra Falls and Kalang Falls in full glory after rain, and the magnificent Thurat Spires glowing red in the morning light. Some of the tracks on the ground may be heavily overgrown, or non-existent. On the Boyd Plateau, the misty mountain forests of brown barrel, messmate, ribbon gum, black sally, snow gum and mallee predominate. Today there would scarcely be a peak, ridge, spur or valley visible from any vantage point along the entire route that I have not personally been to. In conclusion, you need to consider the following when assessing in your own mind the level of difficulty of the walk: Please check the photos of the route and the detailed distance and elevation charts provided to you in your information pack when deciding if this trip is suitable for you. By this time the rain was pretty steady and the track was a series of deep puddles. From the superb sandstone cliff faces at the Kanangra Walls to the Mount Cloudmaker, there is no shortage of sights to enjoy. Once on the ridge, head on the track to Mt Moorilla Maloo. I personally enjoy a trip that has some physical and mental challenges, so the difficulties faced from some of the elevations on this trip didn't bother me at all. In 1984 I walked the section from the Coxs River to Kanangra Walls and by 1985 I had completed the remaining section between Katoomba and the Coxs River. Cyclists will want to bring their mountain bikes to explore the parks fire trails. The bush We spent 15 minutes climbing down to a rock ledge for My first venture along parts of the Katoomba to Kanangra walk was a day hike from Kanangra Walls to Mt Cloudmaker in 1982. It's a Small size geocache, with difficulty of 2, terrain of 5. In a few places the path is very faint and you need to push your way through dense and stiff vegetation to finally reach our second night's campsite at Dex Creek. trails, the relevant topographic maps should be carried on most walks. Information submitted on this form, including any personal details, will be a matter of public record and will be stored in the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) records system. Kanangra Walls > Mt Cloudmaker > TiWilla Plateau > 100 Man Cave > Campagnoni Pass > Willa Butress > Kowmung > Orange Bluff > Brumby Spur > Gingra Track > Kanangra Walls. We hadnt walked far when out of the gloom appeared Shane who thought hed mosey on back to meet up with us; Ive never been so pleased to see someone (I think I gave him the biggest hug!). - Seymour Top Shot on Fuji Velvia ISO 50 using a Nikon F801 and an AF 24mm f2.8 lens. - in a day. Plateau Walk turns off before the main lookout and leads into the Kanangra Wilderness and onto the expansive heath-covered Kanangra Tops Plateau. A chartered minibus will be waiting for us at Kanangra and will take us back to Katoomba. There are several well known landmarks in the park, such as Mount Cloudmaker, Kanangra Walls and the Thurat Spires. Kanangra to Katoomba requires a long car shuffle. . slog, but I hummed to myself the whole way up and the time passed quickly. Here is a day-by-day itinerary for the guided hike: The Narrow Neck Plateau. The views from the top are good and it is not a bad spot for lunch. Pause Near the end of the plateau, the track heads down and into a small gully. The descent to Gabes Gap, the low point of the day, follows. Wombats frequent these roads, so please be careful while driving. However, you will need to make sure you can meet in the middle to exchange keys. As this is a hobby and not a business, I don't have the the financial backing that some companies do, so any support you can offer is really appreciated. Does this hike info need updating? The metamorphic and igneous rocks, steep . Day 1: Kanangra Walls to Mt Cloudmaker to Dex Creek (13km, 400m ascent), Day 2: Dex Creek to Mt Strongleg to Mobbs Swamp (16km, 650m ascent), Day 3: Mobbs Swamp to Medlow Gap to Katoomba (16km, 300m ascent), For detailed trip notes, visit Bushwalking NSW. 100 MAN CAVE & GINGRA RANGE JUNE 2012 Police were contacted on the 11th April, and a land and air. Suggest an edit here. us to the intersection of two creeks, and the Dex Creek campsite. worn path at the bottom leading in the right direction. It is recommended that you book your own accommodation in Katoomba for the night prior to departure. It is also done by some groups in one day as a challenge - "K to K in a Day" is one of the well known "hard" walks in the Blue Mountains, along with the significantly tougher Three Peaks. unfortunately was making visibility poor and when we finally broke out My toes were The other car you will need to get to Kanangra Walls. 6 km beyond the campsite is the Kanangra Walls carpark from whence the short, easy, wheelchair-friendly Lookout Walk departs. This area is unforgiving and there's not water on route to Mt Cloudmaker. Likewise there are numerous flat grassy areas between Mt Yellow Dog and Medlow Gap. It's usually done as a two or three day hike and with incredible ridgeline and riverside campsites, you'll be spoilt for locations to pull in for the night.
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