The trail itself offers incredible views and is not heavily trafficked - the perfect spot to have a picnic and enjoy the view. We love outdoor adventures! are available from the Lands Information Centre, map shops, and most outdoor The Boyd Plateau is slowly recovering from logging, and is the highest land in the World Heritage Area. After a bit of 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. Mount Solitary; Grand Canyon, Bluegum Forest & Perrys Lookdown; The Six Foot Track; Kanangra Boyd National Park. Nifty footwork is required over the rocky knolls quaintly named Rip, Rack, Roar and Rumble. The national park forms part of the Great Dividing Range. It was extremely stressful as I had mostly beginners with me and they were relying on me to get them into camp in the dark I wasnt sure I was up to the challenge! The highest point on the walk is Mt Cloudmaker at 1155m, and the lowest point is the Coxs River at just 150m. Total distance of 52km with single day distances of up to 20km. River flats on the Coxs River. "He thought he was already at the foot of Mount Cloudmaker - at Gabes Gap! Once on the trail the route was easy all the way to the Mount a day walk, we set off to get the car shuffle out of the way. Cloudmaker and Guouogang are eroded remnants of Ordovician quartzite. Other well-known landmarks are Mount Cloudmaker and the Thurat Spires. Its fringing fault scarp Kanangra Walls comprises Permian sedimentaries of the Capertee Group which rests unconformably on a Devonian Lambie Group Basement. It was this desperate 'rushing' through the dense foliage, coupled with my chaotically negligent state of mind which caused me to lose my GPS. Fill in a trip intention form to send important details about your adventure to your emergency contact. The view here is excellent, but is unfortunately marred by the electricity line that runs across Little Cedar Gap. A species of velvet worm (Euperipatoides kanangrensis) has been found on the Boyd Plateau. Are you planning a bushwalk, going somewhere remote or where the weather is extreme? 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. This is a steep climb to start with but eases off, passing through pleasant open forest. In areas of impeded drainage, various swamps occur, dominated by sedges and scrubs such as Leptospermum and Baeckea species. North Marramarra National Park Mt Cloudmaker is the highest in the Gangerang Range. the bottom of Yellow Dog Ridge. There are several well known landmarks in the park, such as Mount Cloudmaker, Kanangra Walls and the Thurat Spires. Not to be copied, duplicated or used for any purpose without permission. 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. My expeditions are always held in a spirit of friendship and respect between all participants. Next, you'll make your way to see the breathtaking Kanangra-Boyd lookout, which gives you sweeping views of the Kanangra Walls and Mount Cloudmaker. This karst topography, created by the Jenolan and its tributaries, is one of the least understood in Australia. Come walk with us. We quickly put up tents and then scattered in all directions, some having a swim in the river, and some sussing out Gingra Creek and some getting the fire going and drinking cups of tea! We did the 3 day option which i think suits someone who likes a physical challenge, the 4 day option would be good for some physical down time and allow more opportunity to stop and take it all in. 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. Stormbreaker, which had some nice views of the surrounding area. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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. Your trip intentions will be emailed to your emergency contact. Our first port of call was Kanangra Walls Lookout, which offers majestic views of the steep gorge country in this part of the world. Being a self-supported bushwalk, the idea is that everyone brings their own gear and food for the weekend. 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. Leave one car in Katoomba, either on Narrow Neck at the Golden Stairs car park or the locked gate, or in Katoomba itself. 100 MAN CAVE & GINGRA RANGE JUNE 2012 Take in the magnificent scenery the sheer sandstone cliff faces of Kanangra Walls or mist-wreathed Mount Cloudmaker before walking down forest-lined trails to one of the parks waterfalls. I had injured my shoulder badly only a couple of weeks before, and Just 180km from the outskirts of Sydney, Kanangra-Boyd National Park, part of the Greater Blue Mountains Area World Heritage Property, feels like youve crossed an ocean to get there. Keep your eyes peeled for echidnas and lyrebirds, particularly during summer. In quick succession we passed the to make the run an official unsupported attempt, my water came from 3 sources being Kanangra creek twice, Dex creek twice and the water tank at the halfway turnaround at Kanangra walls. a walking stick - 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 The second lookout overlooks rugged ravines at the head of the gorges and Kanangra Falls. The Coxs River is generalleasy to ford just before a small set of rapids on the west side of Yellow Pup Ridge. Carlon's Farm. 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. The K2K is a "classic" Blue Mountains walk that goes from the spectacular sandstone walls of Kanangra to the Narrowneck peninsula of Katoomba. 2WD accessible. were about eight tents in five separate groups set up. Tom and Jonathan on the Kilpatrick Causeway above Kanangra Deep. Also on the last day the traverse around the base of Crafts Wall is rough, slow and hard on the ankles. Kanangra Walls to Crafts Walls getting there: It's a long drive from Sydney take the road to Jenolan Caves and continue on through the caves up the other side then turn left onto Kanangra Road this is a gravel road fairly good condition although have noticed it has deteriorated over the last 12 months, drive carefully its about 27 km to the lookout car park from the turn off. Awesome! Well, originally that was just Mitch. Tom patching blisters. The reward for all this effort is to transect a vast swathe of the southern Blue Mountains wilderness, taking in majestic mountain scenery in the process. .gb-container-d6e79c73{margin-top:20px;}.gb-container-d6e79c73 > .gb-inside-container{max-width:1390px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;}.gb-grid-wrapper > .gb-grid-column-d6e79c73 > .gb-container{display:flex;flex-direction:column;height:100%;}. We reached Roots Ridge just after lunch and we knew that the end was in sight, only another couple of hours to go. Every trip brings new people with new perspectives and new friendships forged. views of the Walls. Some of the tracks on the ground may be heavily overgrown, or non-existent. Drop down into Little Cedar Gap, and climb on the fire trail, and then on another track, to the bottom of Narrow Neck Peninsula. The key difficulties of this walk are in the distance to be covered each day, and the large amount of elevation change. again numb on the other side. Keep your eyes peeled for echidnas and lyrebirds, particularly during summer. Transport by chartered minibus from Kanangra Walls back to Katoomba at the end of the walk. 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. Kanangra Walls to Crafts Wall Cave Hard 4 (30) Kanangra-Boyd National Park Photos (102) Directions Print/PDF map Length 5.4 miElevation gain 1,233 ftRoute type Out & back Check out this 5.4-mile out-and-back trail near Kanangra, New South Wales. 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. We can camp near here on the Coxs River and spend the afternoon relaxing by the river. There are numerous routes that can be taken. We stopped for lunch on Mt crack. There is a log book on top of the summit cairn that you can sign. No other people in sight! More Blue Mountains Heritage Centre and Blackheath office 02 4787 8877 Contact hours: 9am to 4.30pm daily. a small stream, which we filtered. 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. Most saddles between Mt Berry and Mt Strongleg offer a flat grassy area. our arrangement to meet the others worked. My toes were Eventually we retrieved the other car and made it back to the Mt We regrouped up on the ridge. On Day 2 we will do a relaxed day walk over Ti Willa Plateau to 1000 Man Cave. Expansive mountain gorges, magnificent lookouts and a series of wild and scenic rivers give a special edge to Kanagra-Boyd's wilderness. Since then I have done countless trips along the Kanangra to Katoomba route and have explored the surrounding country extensively. Click on thumbnails for large images - Fullscreen ( Fullscreen Requires JavaScript) Easy track for people of moderate fitness levels. However, they can be crowded at times. inventively named Mt High and Mighty, Mt Stormbreaker, Rip, Rack, Roar and Water was a bit scarce - we continued up the track a short way Or continue on down a short set of steps to the lookout platform for an even better view. The last day was only a short walk. Rock types include quartzite, diorite, Devonian rhyolites, rhyo-dacites, Silurian phyllites, slates, siltstones and tuff limestones. 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. Protected area in New South Wales, Australia, "Kanangra-Boyd National Park: Park management", "Kanangra-Boyd National Park: Facilities and activities", Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum, Greater Blue Mountains Area (World Heritage Site), https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kanangra-Boyd_National_Park&oldid=1118480657, Parks and reserves of the Blue Mountains (New South Wales), All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Lookout Walk the easiest and wheelchair accessible, this ten-minute route along well-formed tracks leads to the first lookout which overlooks the gorges of, Waterfall Walk accessible from the Lookout Walk, this route leads down into a gully where the Kalang Falls splash into a pool; and. have conquered. The walking trail is rough and faint in places. If its offered as 3 days next year, I hope I can do it again. The hike should take around 3-4 days to complete. - in a day. bluemountains.heritagecentre@environment.nsw.gov.au, Blue Mountains Lithgow and Oberon Tourism website, Oberon Australia Visitor Information website, Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife, Become a Parks Eco Pass licensed tour operator, Blue Mountains Heritage Centre and Blackheath office, 270 Govetts Leap Road, Blackheath NSW 2785. He ended up with 11 other people that wanted to do the walk, many of whom were first time walkers. A useful book with some ideas for extended walks in NSW. It was easy walking and I estimated that we were less than an hour from 100 Man Cave (our campsite for the night). along the way, and so didn't have to organise our own car shuffle. Water can usually be found in the creek below the campsite, or a little further along where the creek crosses the main track. Part of the Greater Blue Mountains Area World Heritage Property, Kanangra-Boyd National Park is just 180km from Sydney. The unfenced lookout is a 10 minute walk down a wheelchair-accessible track from the Kanangra Walls carpark. Ashley is a great guide and fully supported us all during the walk. However, they can be crowded at times. Pause All prospective clients agree to combine Days 2 and 3 into one, making it a 3 day trip. Develop new skills, learn how to prepare for your next hike and remain safe while navigating the trail. This is where we will make our final camp. Hug the wall to the right and zigzag the way down. Closed Christmas Day. The other car you will need to get to Kanangra Walls. 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. suppose a good pair of hiking boots may just come in handy at a point We walk out along the Narrow Neck plateau along a fire trail, a distance of 10km. A good idea to follow the map for this one to ensure you stay on track. 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. Forests of mountain ash are found on well drained soils and Blaxland's stringybark where soil is poor. stores. 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. Remember to look up too; if you adjust your gaze skywards you may see some soaring wedge-tail eagles. Copyright 2022 | Darren Edwards | All Rights Reserved | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Donation Policy | Disclaimer, Trail Hiking Australia is a not-for-profit community service initiative, Golden Staircase to Mt Solitary via Ruined Castle (11.7km), Katoomba to Wentworth Falls via the Jamison Valley (29.2km), Scenic Railway Ruined Castle Mt Solitary Kedumba River Wentworth Falls (29.3km). Kanangra Tops at the south-eastern end of the Plateau is one of the Permian outliers. The total distance of the walk is 52km, with 3044m of ascent and 2991m of descent over the course of the 3-4 days. Our next milestone was Coalseam Cave and then we were out on Maxwell Top. Head left on the fire trail for 700m and cross a locked gate to reach Medlow Gap. Unfortunately it started to drizzle The 13km walk to Mt Cloudmaker is varied and rugged, and takes longer than you might expect, with lots of ups (900m) and downs (1000m). A short steep scramble is needed down the gully, and follow the track around and up on to Kilpatrick Causeway. Kanangra-Boyd is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. There is substantial loss and gain of elevation on the walk which means there are long descents and ascents. Date: 10 May 2015, 11:09:20: Source: Own work: Author: Dhx1: This image was uploaded as part of Wiki Loves Earth 2016. 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. The cost of this is included in the fee for the trip. which was clear on the map. The walk 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. For the more adventurous, it is also the start of the track to Katoomba, via Mt Cloudmaker, Cox's River, the Wild Dog Mountains and Narrow Neck. The middle two days are both shorter and these two days can be combined into one longer day if desired. There was also time for a (slightly) longer walk to a point overlooking Kanangra Creek not far from Kanangra Falls. A chartered minibus will be waiting for us at Kanangra and will take us back to Katoomba. Kanangra to Katoomba - K2K is a 47km, grade 5 hike located in the Kanangra-Boyd National Park, New South Wales. The next morning, get an early start and navigate carefully on to the ridge leading from Carra Top to Mt Moorilla Maloo. You'll need to leave pups at home dogs aren't allowed on this trail. Over three or four days you will encounter some of the best known landscapes in the region including Kanangra Walls, Cox's river, Mt Cloudmaker and Tarros Ladders. Mt Cloudmaker is one of the 3 Peaks objectives. ", "The trip was great - I have never hiked this part of the Blue Mountains and it proved spectacular! However, you will need to make sure you can meet in the middle to exchange keys. The first day is the longest in distance of the entire walk. The ones at Dex Creek and Mobbs Swamp usually have water available, which is why they are popular. Kanangra Creek - Marooba Karoo - Mt Cloudmaker - Kanangra Walls carpark: Day 1 - Mount Guouogang. Kanangra-Boyd is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. Russells Needle; Grant's Head; Nattai - Grant Head Spur, Emmetts Flat, October 2004. RF2E3JJTW - Aerial panorama of Kanangra Walls and Mount Cloud Maker in Kanangra-Boyd National Park in the . petered out above the the 650m descent to the Coxs River. If you have any great photos from this hike and are happy to share them, please upload your .jpg files here. Rather, by offering trips like the Katoomba to Kanangra walk, I hope to provide you the security of knowing you are safely led by an experienced guide, whilst at the same time passing on to you the skills that will enable you to gain the confidence to become independent and self reliant in the future. Understand [ edit] Created in 1969, Kanangra-Boyd National Park covers 66,681 ha. Here are a few photos of sections of the route. It takes in two excellent viewing areas - the first peers over the Kanangra Creek Gorge with Mt Cloudmaker to the north-east and the main ridge of the Blue Mountains beyond; the second takes in Kanangra Falls and the rugged ravines at the head of the gorge. There are a number of small campsites on both sides of the creek. us to the intersection of two creeks, and the Dex Creek campsite. Grid Reference: 395 403. Keep an eye out for soaring wedge-tail eagles! This area is unforgiving and there's not water on route to Mt Cloudmaker. We started out from the Kanangra Walls car park at 8am and were quickly on our way, we knew that Saturday was to be our best day and it started out with blue skies and warm sunshine which was slowly melting the ice on top of the puddles along the way. Good navigation and prior knowledge of the route is therefore essential. Just finished the K2K (29-31 Dec 2022), path is non-existent and completely overgrown with vines and dense regrowth between Dex Creek and Coxs River. These radiate down off Gingra Range which is accessed from Kanangra Walls. other side to Mt Berry. These Presumably this was to try to reduce erosion on the Maps: Gangerang (Dunphy) Kanangra 8930-3S. of wood there The The Gangerang Range mountains in this area have delightful names, Mt High and Mighty and Mt Stormbreaker among them. The Boyd Plateau comprises a dome of Devonian granite intruded into Devonian quartzites and sedimentaries. shelter only for the storm to blow itself out before it reached us. 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. You'll want to make sure you spend some time at Kanangara-Boyd lookout which overlooks Kanangra Walls and Mount Cloudmaker, Kanangra Waterfall Walk (which only takes about 30 minutes), the Mount Emperor loop (epic for bike riders) and Boyd River campground which is fitted out with vehicle access. By allowing this amount of time you can enjoy the spectacular scenery, make side trips to points of interest such as Splendour Rock, and enjoy a couple of nights camping away from it all. A classic 3-4 day hike through the heart of the southern Blue Mountains, View towards Katoomba from Kanangra Walls, showing the Gangerang Range along which the route travels, About the Kanangra to Katoomba (or Katoomba to Kanangra) Walk. Web page created 28 Apr 2018, last updated 21 Dec 2021. Directly across from our campsite is the base of the long spur up Mt Strongleg. 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. At times the track was difficult to follow, particularly when it crossed rocky sections; we lost the track when sidling Mt Berry and blundered around on a rocky, fern covered slope, but then found the track again (thankfully) when we headed up to the ridge. We broke for lunch at the top, On the Boyd Plateau, the misty mountain forests of brown barrel, messmate, ribbon gum, black sally, snow gum and mallee predominate. The track is often rough, stony and hard to follow with many dips, turns and obstacles. Further east, in the Coxs River area, is the large Kanimbla granite batholith, implaced during the Carboniferous period. points along the way, for the most part it followed the ridge line, Stay safe by planning your trip for all conditions and telling someone about it. There is a track down the range - but it can be vague in places due to . We first ended up fighting thick scrub all the The distances below assume a car at the locked gate. Many parties have run into trouble over the years, and walkers need to be competent navigators. If it's offered over 4 days next year, that makes it a different experience that I hope I can be a part of :) I think you go out of your way to make sure everyone is comfortable and well taken care off, and well informed, and provided for. - Rock climbing to descend off plateau, 2.7km: Rockclimbing to descend off of the plateau. I will send you an invoice, you can make a deposit, and then your place on the trip is confirmed. Of course, that might have just been our excuse for . Sign up to a newsletter filled with hiking hacks, ideas and inspiration. Nifty footwork is required over the rocky knolls quaintly namedRip, Rack, Roar and Rumble. You'll cross bridges and also see waterfalls on the way. It can also be hard to find water near 100 man cave so you might want to carry two days worth so you survive the return trip. This track was very overgrown and this was when we decided to turn back because we realised our error. The trip overall was not overly formal, pretty low key and provides an experience that allows you to challenge yourself whilst feeling safe. Being a point to point walk, one of the logistical challenges is arranging transport to or from Kanangra Walls. Avoid a turn off to the right to Dance Floor Cave and ascend a short climb on to the plateau proper. Early in the morning (around 6:30am) you will be picked up from your accommodation in Katoomba and driven to the start of the Narrow Neck plateau from where the walk will commence. Tom crossing the cold Coxs River [5], The Blue Mountains National Park contains 46 species of mammals, including 27 marsupials and two monotremes. The carrying of your pack and gear - you need to carry your own gear and food. Victoria pub, where a well-deserved hot dinner was in order as the snow three legs is better than two when it comes to walking across the Gabes Gap is the low point on the walk, the path through the gap is steep in both directions. Kanangra Boyd National Park [1] is in the Australian state of New South Wales some 180 km west of Sydney and adjacent (south and east) to Jenolan Caves. The delay 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. was a small cairn and log book, but it is not exactly a mountain that you The plateau trail is very wet and muddy but generally easy to follow despite the lack of any markers. Take the north east branch, which keeps close to the northern edge of the tops. The walk became abit of a forced march to the cars and the promise of some dry clothes. Then there is the final up and down (but more up than down) around Rip, over Rack, around Roar and over Rumble, before you reach Mt Cloudmaker. My trips allow you the autonomy of bringing your own gear and food, whilst providing you full guiding services, navigation, knowledge of the route and area, and organisation of all the logistics. Im pretty sure that they werent having fun as we blundered along the side of Mt Berry! We were forced to place billies under drips from the cave roof to collect water. Also was able to put 2 entries in the Bushwalker's book located on top of Mt Cloudmaker with the times of each pass and expected finish. worn path at the bottom leading in the right direction. 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. Good navigation and prior knowledge of the route is therefore essential. The views from the top are good and it is not a bad spot for lunch. Completely overgrown and path does not exist any more. Play. 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.
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