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13 Dec, Sat 8:00AM				Blue Mountain Creek and Track
Grade:5/6		Length	13km	500m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
This walk came from having walked to the end of two tracks at the end of fire trails, then looking at a map and seeing how close they are with a creek in between. Blue Mountain Creek is joined by following Kent Street fire trail to its end then following the spur down to the confluence of Blue Mountain Creek with the creek from Empire Pass Track. Continuing down the creek with multiple crossing, and wet feet, to the confluence with a creek from Amphitheatre Falls. Explore the canyon and unnamed falls. Exit the creek valley by a series of passes through the sandstone cliff line and up the spur to the end of Blue Mountain track. Track joins North Lawson fire trail and then walk back to Lawson via Empire Pass track. Blue Mountain Creek is lined with lush rain forest and ferns and is seldom visited. No track through this section. Creek crossings, cliff edges. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 12. View

13 Dec, Sat 8:00AM				Morong creek Falls ¬Morong creek¬Kowmung river and return
Grade:5/6		Length	10km	450m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Postponed) Morong creek with its series of spectacular falls and cascades is one of the gems of the Kanangra Boyd national park and on this walk we will follow its downward path as its plummets down to the picturesque Kowmung River. On the way we will savour its beauty, go for a swim and do the same when we reach the river at the bottom. This is really wild country and with its pink and grey granite boulders, the Morong creek is truly an amazing place for those with an adventurous spirit. For participating hikers, I'd advise to stay in Oberon the night before as the drive to the start of the walk is much shorter. rock scrambling and offtrack Location: Kanangra-Boyd NP Map: Shooters Hill 88302S Limit: 12. View

15 Dec, Mon 6:40AM				Cliffs and Gullies South of Blacksmiths Creek
Grade:5/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(NEW!!!) The walk starts on the D’Arcy Range Trail at GR 744 018. Walk on the D’Arcy Range Trail and then on D’Arcy Range to GR 754 026, then descend north and follow the cliff line above Blacksmiths Creek eastwards till about GR 777 027 (or as time permits). Exit on the D’Arcy Range and walk back to the trail. Mostly exploratory. About 10 km. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mountain Lagoon 90313S View

10 Jan, Sat 7:30AM				Wollangambe 3 canyon
Grade:5/6		Length	12km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Many people have done Wollangambe 1 and 2 canyon sections, but have you ventured further down this magnificent watercourse because there are some superb sections of canyon to experience for the adventurous walker/canyoner. Included is a tunnel section, oodles of long and spectacular pools, cascades and rock formations and a strong possibility you'll have the whole place to yourself. Helmets, wetsuits, surfmats or lilos/donuts are essential and a PFD too if you aren't a good swimmer. Needless to say a canyon pack or drybag are also important to bring along as is a sense of adventure and fun. rock scrambling and rapids Location: Wollemi NP Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 12. View

11 Jan, Sun 5:48AM				Cerberus Canyon, Cerberus Falls and Hair of the Dog Ravine
Grade:5/6		Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations. Park the vehicles at the locked gate at the end of Waratah Ridge Road. Walk into and down the Hair of the Dog Ravine at GR 493 038. After exiting the ravine, make our way west to Cerberus Creek and its canyon. Go through the canyon, visiting Cerberus Falls and exit at about GR 472 038. Walk on the road back to the cars. About 10 km. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Wollangambe 89312S and Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 12. View

7 Feb, Sat 8:00AM				Rocky creek canyon
Grade:5/6		Length	6km	250m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Rocky creek canyon is the classic canyon and is regarded as an entry level wet canyon as it does not have any abseils but does have several short swims with the longest being about 30 metres. The scenery in this canyon is unparalleled as its sculptured walls are regarded as the best you'll find anywhere. On this trip I plan to do the full length and climb up the exit track which means we won't have to double back and climb up the cascades. Participants should have the following gear, helmet, wetsuit, drybag, PFD if you are not a proficient swimmer. I have rated this a 5 because there are some tricky scrambles down cascades to negotiate and a rocky climb out at the end. rock scrambling and slippery conditions Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 12. View

14 Feb, Sat 8:40AM				Burra Korain Ridge Crayfish Creek Hanging Rock
Grade:5/6		Length	18km	800m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Starting from Ridgewell Road Blackheath and turning off the road to follow the ridge trail to Burra Korain Head. Views over Grose River valley and Victoria Creek from head. On return going off track down to Crayfish Creek explore the creek and canyon. Then to Baltzer Lookout and Hanging Rock. Return on Burramoko fire trail to Ridgewell Road. Party limits apply in declared wilderness area of eight. Rough track that fades away, slippery rocks, cliff edges, prickly bushes, off track sections. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Limit: 8. View

20-22 Feb, Fri (06:28AM)-Sun (08:00AM)				Wollangambe-Colo Junction and Around
Grade:5/6		Length	25km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(NEW!!!) A 3-day wilderness adventure. Day 1. From the end of Drip Rock Trail, make our way to Clews Cave and then down to the Colo River at GR 758 080. Walk downstream to the Wollangambe River junction and set up camp. Day 2. Day-packs only. The intent is to walk up the Wollangambe and climb a spur at GR 743 065 towards spot height 416 m, then explore westwards along the ridge and under the cliffs till around GR 716 068; from there, to descend into a tributary of the Wollangambe and follow it to the camp. However, the day’s proceedings will be determined by the weather. Day 3. Strike camp and walk along the Colo till GR 767 057. Climb a tributary going north west, then north east, and make our way to the Drip Rock Trail. Mostly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. About 25 km. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Colo Heights 90313N Limit: 8. View

1 Mar, Sun 5:57AM				Howling Arch, the Pool of Diana and the Pool of Aphrodite
Grade:5/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations. Drive to GR 467 057 on the Deep Pass Trail. Head down a spur and visit Howling Arch, an amazing natural feature. Cross Dingo Creek and progress downstream for about 1.3 km, stopping at the scenic Pool of Diana on the way. At GR 476 048, walk up a north, north west trending ravine and visit the spectacular Pool of Aphrodite. Continue ascending and reconnect with the trail and the vehicles. Scrambling and exposure. About 6 km. Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Rock Hill 89312N and Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

21 Mar, Sat 8:00AM				Upper Govetts Leap creek wanderings
Grade:5/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) This walk takes in a lot of wild country in the upper reaches of Govetts Leap Creek and a short section of Katoomba Creek and involves a fair bit of creek walking and offtrack walking along with some tracks thrown in for good measure! All in all you can expect a lot of variety and almost certainly few people! So if you are in the mood for a walk not listed in any guide book then this is for you! In other words...adventurous types welcome. offtrack and rock scrambling Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 1:25 000 Limit: 12. View

28 Mar, Sat 8:00AM				The flying Carpet and cliff lines of Carne creek
Grade:5/6		Length	7km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) Projecting itself out of the cliff into the void above Carne creek is the aptly named Flying Carpet. This narrowish slab of rock affords the cautious walker outstanding views of the surrounding cliff lines all around and far down into Carne creek. We will also visit the wonderful Koan Cave as we progress along the escarpment. rock scrambling and offtrack walking Location: Gardens of Stone SCA Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N Limit: 12. View

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