Im planning a trip to hundred man cave during the June long weekend with 5 friends. Mobbs Swamp is on the south side of Warrigal Gully, at the head of the creek, and is reached after a steady downhill on the track. It is possible to walk continuously from this walk to Katoomba and Narrow Neck. The other car you will need to get to Kanangra Walls. Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the landson which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations peopleof other communities who may be here today. You now walk through sub-alpine scrub, heath and forest to finally reach Dex Creek, the high headwaters of a small creek fed by a pristine hanging swamp. As you can see, there are a lot of ups and downs! Well-worn tracks were present for the entirety of the third day, making navigation simple. I teach the empowering skill of bush navigation through my regular navigation training weekends and am happy to provide follow up training on my guided bushwalks including the Katoomba to Kanangra hike. You can see for miles at Kanangra-Boyd lookout, an easily accessible viewpoint overlooking Kanangra Walls and Mount Cloudmaker. By submitting this form, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information in accordance with this policy. The Coxs River is generalleasy to ford just before a small set of rapids on the west side of Yellow Pup Ridge. fell outside. Kanangra Boyd National Park is a national park some 180 km west of Sydney and adjacent (south and east) to Jenolan Caves. A short steep scramble is needed down the gully, and follow the track around and up on to Kilpatrick Causeway. The trip overall was not overly formal, pretty low key and provides an experience that allows you to challenge yourself whilst feeling safe. River flats on the Coxs River. Wombats frequent these roads, so please be careful while driving. Tom and Nicole. Ashley puts a lot of effort into the organisation of the trip and provides very professional information both prior and during the hike. Nifty footwork is required over the rocky knolls quaintly named Rip, Rack, Roar and Rumble. Any personal details provided on this submission form will not be shown on the website or used by me in any way other than to email you to say thanks. These feel you Carpark by Kanangra Walls. This is where we will make our final camp. Descend from Splendour Rock and continue along the Wild Dog Mountains walking track to reach Mt Yellow Dog. Below I share some of the feedback that they have kindly provided from past K2K trips and agreed to have published on this website. Kanangra Walls with Mt Cloudmaker in the distance. we'd already walked. and everyone retired to their tents pretty early. Kanangra-Boyd Lookout Walk - Kanangra-Boyd lookout offers unparalleled views across one of Australia's most spectacular landscapes; Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. from the camp site to the trail proper. He ended up with 11 other people that wanted to do the walk, many of whom were first time walkers. The track climbs up a cleft in the rocks, along a shale ledge on the west side, and up another cleft to a ladder which takes you up to Clear Hill at the top. Don't walk it in summer! The next 4km was one long climb, punctuated by the occasional Started at kanangra walls but unable to get through terrain after Dexs creek. Tom patching blisters. [5], There are several walking tracks and other sites in the park, these include the:[6], Camping is available on the banks of Morong Creek, at the Boyd River campground, located on Kanangra Road.[7]. Keep an eye out for soaring wedge-tail eagles! Subscribe to our Naturescapes e-newsletter which is packed with the latest information, experiences and events in NSW national parks. 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. Expansive mountain gorges, magnificent lookouts and a series of wild and scenic rivers give a special edge to Kanagra-Boyd's wilderness. You'll cross bridges and also see waterfalls on the way. If it is more than waist deep then it is dangerous to cross, and you may need to wait or return to Kanangra Walls. - Rock climbing to descend off plateau, 2.7km: Rockclimbing to descend off of the plateau. after dinner Much of the hike is through wilderness, for which there are no signs, and tracks in places are vague. Sign up to a newsletter filled with hiking hacks, ideas and inspiration. Keep to the right of the cliff until you can walk up a gully on to the tops. Likewise there are numerous flat grassy areas between Mt Yellow Dog and Medlow Gap. New walkers to this area should consider an over night walk to 100 man cave which is just over Mt Cloudmaker so they can gain experience and understanding of the terrain before considering K2K. 5.0km Kanangra Walls carpark to start of Gingra Track 0.9km Junction with track (on the right) down to Christys Creek 5.9km Gingra Track to Christys Creek via Bullhead Mountain. The national park is bounded to the north by open farmland; to the east by the Coxs River, the Blue Mountains National Park and the Kowmung River; to the southeast by the Yerranderie State Conservation Area; to the south by the Nattai National Park and the Wombeyan Caves Road; to the southwest by the Blue Mountains National Park; and to the west by the Kowmung River, the Jenolan Karst Conservation Reserve, and open farmland and extensive state forests that surround the town of Oberon. Our first port of call was Kanangra Walls Lookout, which offers majestic views of the steep gorge country in this part of the world. 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 climb is about 8m, but could be difficult for some people with a full pack. 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 group was a bit larger thanwhat Id recommend for walking in Kanangra, but Len was sure everything would be fine. in any case. Then the rain started, and that changed everything, we were now all getting chilled because of the slow pace. We reached Mobbs Swamp in the late afternoon, and surprisingly enough Shuttle by car from your Katoomba accommodation to the start of the walk. The carrying of your pack and gear - you need to carry your own gear and food. From the east side of the clearing, with one branch heads initially east, and then south towards Maxwell Top, while the other heads north east from the northern side of the clearing. Another group we bumped into was biggest descent of the day, down to Gabes Gap, and from there it was all Kanangra-Boyd National Park. The last 4km - 400m vertical down to Breakfast Creek and then 300m up I had injured my shoulder badly only a couple of weeks before, and on the right ridge, but backtracking because they thought they had the The top of Mt Cloudmaker is covered with trees and there are no views. Most of us rocked up to Boyd River Crossing on Friday night and were greeted with a blast of cold air when we got out of our cars, there was frost on the ground when we woke next morning. Well, plans should always be fluid and ours didnt quite go as expected. The track out along the plateau crosses a number of rocky clearings, but is fairly wide, obvious and well-maintained. K2K in a day: Kanangra Walls - Mt Cloudmaker - Mt Strongleg - Coxs River - Yellow Pup Ridge - Medlow Gap - Narrowneck: Rachel Grindlay, Alex Allchin [L], Vivien de Remy de Courcelles, Adrian Doyle, Naveen [SBW] My photos : Blue Mountains NP, Kanangra-Boyd NP: Bushwalking: 27/08/2017: 1: Pierces Pass - Grose River - Blue Gum Forest - return Russells Needle; Grant's Head; Nattai - Grant Head Spur, Emmetts Flat, October 2004. From the unfenced lookout, an easy 10 minutes walk from the Kanangra Walls carpark, you can peer out over Kanangra Deep to Kanangra Walls and in the distance, Mount Cloudmaker, which is often circled by mist. Strongleg. A high traverse via Mt Merrimerrigal, Mt Warrigal and Mt Mouin is an alternative route to Medlow Gap, but requires that you have sufficient water. Once on the ridge, head on the track to Mt Moorilla Maloo. other side to Mt Berry. Then we meandered along the Kilpatrick Causeway to Crafts Wall, Good navigation and prior knowledge of the route is therefore essential. No chardonnay tour operators, signs or huts please. Play. flat or very short downhill section. From Mobbs Swamp, head north on the track, which swings around to the east as you pass Blue Dog Ridge. - in a day. Cross the main fire trail onto a track that heads ENE over Mt Debert. The size of the group will be capped at 8 clients, and the trip will not proceed unless a minimum number of 5 clients sign up. From this latter lookout the Waterfall Walk takes you down into a gully to Kalang Falls. They were waiting when we Just 180km from the outskirts of Sydney, Kanangra-Boyd National Park, part of Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, feels like youve crossed an ocean to get there. The walk became abit of a forced march to the cars and the promise of some dry clothes. [5], About 1,000 flowering plant species occur in the Blue Mountains, in some 40 plant communities. suppose a good pair of hiking boots may just come in handy at a point Traverse around the west side of the cliff for about 20m to find Tarro's Ladders. This descent is what earns the trail a Hard grading. My first venture along parts of the Katoomba to Kanangra walk was a day hike from Kanangra Walls to Mt Cloudmaker in 1982. My aim is not to simply take you on a bushwalk or to perpetuate your dependency on having a guide. Being the June long weekend Drop down into Little Cedar Gap, and climb on the fire trail, and then on another track, to the bottom of Narrow Neck Peninsula. From the superb sandstone cliff faces at the Kanangra Walls to the Mount Cloudmaker, there is no shortage of sights to enjoy. 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. Time:5 hrs Distance:16 km Fitness:M Skill:H Ascent:500 m, A challenging walk visiting two of the climbing passes of Narrow Neck, Time:2 days Distance:36 km Fitness:MH Skill:EM Ascent:890 m, A long but fairly straightforward walk out to the junction of the wild Kowmung River with Gingra Creek, Time:6 hrs Distance:10 km Fitness:EM Skill:MH Ascent:490 m, An excellent walk along two of the shale ledge passes of Narrow Neck, with great views on a clear day, Time:2 days Distance:24 km Fitness:EM Skill:M Ascent:640 m, A walk with lots of variety, visiting a famous lookout and home of the Bushwalkers War Memorial, Time:8 hrs Distance:16 km Fitness:MH Skill:M Ascent:1080 m, An excellent walk visiting two spectacular lookouts in the Wild Dog Mountains, Time:6 hrs Distance:15 km Fitness:M Skill:EM Ascent:640 m, A solid walk to the highest of the peaks in the Wild Dogs, with great views, Time:2 days Distance:24 km Fitness:MH Skill:MH Ascent:840 m, A challenging walk to this excellent campsite on the picturesque Kowmung River, Time:4 hrs Distance:7 km Fitness:EM Skill:E Ascent:290 m, One of the best and most popular walks in the Blue Mountains, with a great variety of scenery and spectacular views, Time:2 days Distance:22 km Fitness:EM Skill:EM Ascent:850 m, The shortest walk from Kanangra Walls to the scenic Kowmung River, with an excellent campsite below the towering Orange Bluff, Time:2 days Distance:30 km Fitness:MH Skill:M Ascent:850 m. A harder walk in the upper reaches of the beautiful lower Kowmung River. was a small cairn and log book, but it is not exactly a mountain that you If anyone ever tells you that going downhill is easy, then this is a Kanangra Walls to Mt Cloudmaker.jpg 4,032 3,024; 3.34 MB Kanangra Walls-1.jpg 8,256 5,141; 4.05 MB Kanangra Walls-2.jpg 8,234 5,141; 2.69 MB Kanangra Walls.jpg 7,639 5,003; 8.58 MB Kanangra winter wonderland.jpg 3,888 2,592; 4.73 MB Kanangra-Boyd lookout, Kanangra-Boyd National Park 01.jpg 6,480 4,320; 8.16 MB crack. There The plateau slopes gently down from west to east from a height of around 1100m (3610 ft) near Mt. So I wasn't sure that a three day Kanangra Tops at the south-eastern end of the Plateau is one of the Permian outliers. A species of velvet worm (Euperipatoides kanangrensis) has been found on the Boyd Plateau. Maps: Gangerang (Dunphy) Kanangra 8930-3S. Losing the track turnedout to be a problem as the terrain was very hard on Len and his knees. Another important point, follow the map. Part of Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, Kanangra-Boyd National Park is just 180km from Sydney. There is a steep eroded section about half way up, after which the track goes into a series of switchbacks. Closed Christmas Day. thermals, so that was one of the first purchases from the outdoor stores both north and south and endless photo opportunities. We arranged to meet Fee, Sal and some of Sal's friends at Mobbs Soak Suggest an edit here. Two of the features most spoken of in the Kanangra-Boyd National park are the Kanangra Falls and Kanangra Walls. Tom Brennan : website@ozultimate.com : updated 1999-06-14, OZultimate.com - Canyoning Near Sydney - Bushwalking NSW - Tom Brennan. Expect long knee crushing descents and seemingly endless quad screaming climbs, especially on Day 3! The park also features a series of karst landforms that can be explored by those with caving experience.[3]. 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. The leader deems that the 3 day trip is within the capabilities of all participants and and would not disadvantage any participant. 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. The metamorphic and igneous rocks, steep . 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. You can find out more about how DPE handles the personal information it collects online by reading our privacy policy. [4] The Abercrombie River National Park is situated a short distance, further southwest. way to the top of the ridge. Kanangra Walls lookout gave spectacular views of the walls and the rest of the hike along the top - Kilpatrick Causeway, Craft's Walls, Mount Berry, Gabes Gap, Mount High and Mighty, Mount Stormbreaker, Rip, Rack Roar and Rumble knolls and Mount Cloudbreaker the highest point in the distance. We stopped for lunch on Mt given the cold forecast. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. I've built this site as a community service as I'm passionate about the outdoors and getting people out into nature safely and with confidence. small minaret for a spectacular shot across the Kanangra Creek gorge. As a bushwalk, the Mount Manning (Bucketty) to . Views were incredible and area was not heavily trafficked.perfect spot to have a picnic and enjoy the view. Kanangra to Katoomba - K2K is a 47km, grade 5 hike located in the Kanangra-Boyd National Park, New South Wales. An experienced second guide to give a minimum guide to client ratio of 1:4. The distances below assume a car at the locked gate. Kowmung River via Cambage Spire; Kanangra Walls to Mt. You may take significantly longer, and may in fact need to turn back if the scrub gets too tough to push through. I can highly recommend carrying (or finding) The walk is best done in the cooler months, as there are plenty of ups and downs, and limited water options along the way. Poles are a good idea if you have questionable knees or ankles. Have only visited here once, but will certainly return, a few of these . a day walk, we set off to get the car shuffle out of the way. There is a log book on top of the summit cairn that you can sign. A pleasant 10 minute stroll along well-formed tracks leads to the first lookout which overlooks the gorges of Kanangra Creek and beyond to the high tops of Mt Cloudmaker and the Blue Mountains escarpment which presents a spectacular vista. My toes were absolutely aching by the bottom. You can find out more about how DPE handles the personal information it collects online by reading our privacy policy. The cave has a good flat, sandybase for rolling out our sleeping bags. After a bit of RF2E3JJTW - Aerial panorama of Kanangra Walls and Mount Cloud Maker in Kanangra-Boyd National Park in the . wide and flat-topped, and there were no views at all to speak of. The view from the Walls was impressive with fog in the valleys and everyone was having fun and enjoying the views. 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. 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. Find out more about hiking gear, read the latest blog posts, trip reports and gear reviews, and download my helpful PDF hiking guides. One in particular looked like he was on his last legs so Shane and I took turns in either leading the group or looking after the person at the back. This elevation chart below gives you a good idea of the amount of climbing and descending day by day on this walk. Time:3 days Distance:27 km Fitness:M Skill:MH Ascent:870 m. An excellent walk showing off the great variety of scenery in Kanangra-Boyd NP. 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. 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. slog, but I hummed to myself the whole way up and the time passed quickly. High altitude areas subject to strong winds generally support heath and closed scrub communities. This karst topography, created by the Jenolan and its tributaries, is one of the least understood in Australia. Stormbreaker, which had some nice views of the surrounding area. The hike from Kanangra to Katoomba is one of the classic longer walks of the Southern Blue Mountains, along with the Six Foot Track and Mittagong to Katoomba. There are numerous routes that can be taken, and these notes only point out the most commonly taken route. Keep your eyes peeled for echidnas and lyrebirds, particularly during summer. The Kanangra-Boyd National Park is one of the eight protected areas that, in 2000, was inscribed to form part of the UNESCO World Heritagelisted Greater Blue Mountains Area.
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