There were plenty of great views of the sandstone cliffs us to the intersection of two creeks, and the Dex Creek campsite. You will do this in a friendly environment, in the company of like-minded people who are here for all the same reasons you are, in a spirit of mutual respect and friendship. The place is literally riddled with fire trails and a few walking tracks. . The Coxs River is generalleasy to ford just before a small set of rapids on the west side of Yellow Pup Ridge. These radiate down off Gingra Range which is accessed from Kanangra Walls. Transport by chartered minibus from Kanangra Walls back to Katoomba at the end of the walk. The hike should take around 3-4 days to complete. 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. Actually I joined two clubs, The Bush Club and Sydney Bushwalkers (SBW), as I couldnt decidebetween them! Enjoy superb scenery, abundant wildlife, cycling and walking. The movie Jedda was filmed in the Kanangra Walls area in 1954. We got there first, but by the time we started collecting a meagre supply biggest descent of the day, down to Gabes Gap, and from there it was all 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. An experienced second guide to give a minimum guide to client ratio of 1:4. eastern end of the wall we missed our trail heading off to the left, and 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. 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. A short walk upstream is our campsite in a lovely peaceful river flat among casuarina trees. 1000m altitude difference between highest and lowest point. Remember to look up too; if you adjust your gaze skywards you may see some soaring wedge-tail eagles. Suggest an edit here. Police were contacted on the 11th April, and a land and air. Kanangra Walls with Mt Cloudmaker in the distance. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Pause The excitement wasn't quite over for the weekend as we still had the Early in 2014 I joined a bushwalking club to walk in some new areas and learn some new tricks. thermals, so that was one of the first purchases from the outdoor stores all the way to Mobbs Soak with only small amounts of height variation. However, they can be crowded at times. With the kids feeling fresh and strong, we headed down to Kalang Falls. If you are nervous about this, you may want to take 10m of thin cord to haul packs up. Leave one car in Katoomba, either on Narrow Neck at the Golden Stairs car park or the locked gate, or in Katoomba itself. various parts of the hill. We broke for lunch at the top, 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. The first part of the walk was quite easy, being out along the Plateau itself. This has been a big help to drive the final nail Into my navigation planning! If it is more than waist deep then it is dangerous to cross, and you may need to wait or return to Kanangra Walls. From Mt Amarina it is easy walking over Kullieatha Peak, down into the saddle and around the east side of Mt Strongleg. They can then inform police if you dont return on time. The southern rim of Crafts Wall is very overgrown and requires bush bashing. Topographic maps of the area to be shared 1 between 2. Descent off of the plateau was difficult to find. Creek valley. Nearby Kanangra Gorge is cut 600900 metres (2,0003,000ft) deep in rocks of the Lambie Group, and is one of Australia's deepest gorges. Kanangra-Boyd is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info. 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. There are a number of small campsites on both sides of the creek. The views along the way, particularly from the Kanangra Walls plateau and Mt Stormbreaker are wonderful, and at night we went up onto the Ti Willa Plateau under a full moon and were rewarded with a wide horizon view of sparking lights from Sydney to Wollongong. wide and flat-topped, and there were no views at all to speak of. For details on how to get to Kanangra Walls, see the information in the Kanangra Walls region, to the right. The other car you will need to get to Kanangra Walls. The next morning, get an early start and navigate carefully on to the ridge leading from Carra Top to Mt Moorilla Maloo. slog, but I hummed to myself the whole way up and the time passed quickly. 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. 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). Being a point to point walk, one of the logistical challenges is arranging transport to or from Kanangra Walls. 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. 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 . The first day is the longest in distance of the entire walk. 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. Kanangra Walls to Mt Cloudmaker - YouTube Kanangra Walls to Mt Cloudmaker 1,011 views Jun 28, 2008 Hike to Mt Cloudmaker from Kanangra Walls (NSW, Australia) and return - 27/28 June. crest of the ridge. 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. Tom and Nicole. RF2E3JJTW - Aerial panorama of Kanangra Walls and Mount Cloud Maker in Kanangra-Boyd National Park in the . The Boyd Plateau comprises a dome of Devonian granite intruded into Devonian quartzites and sedimentaries. By this time the rain was pretty steady and the track was a series of deep puddles. Some suggestions for alternatives are given. Length: 47km Duration: 3-4 days Grade: 5 Style: One way Start: Locked gate Kanangra-Boyd National Park End: Katoomba Station Location: Kanangra-Boyd National Park Closest town: Katoomba All prospective clients agree to combine Days 2 and 3 into one, making it a 3 day trip. 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 top of Mt Cloudmaker is covered with trees and there are no views. You can see for miles at Kanangra-Boyd lookout, an easily accessible viewpoint overlooking Kanangra Walls and Mount Cloudmaker. Its fringing fault scarp Kanangra Walls comprises Permian sedimentaries of the Capertee Group which rests unconformably on a Devonian Lambie Group Basement. Plateau itself. On Day 2 we will do a relaxed day walk over Ti Willa Plateau to 1000 Man Cave. "First of all a big shout out to our guide Ashley, although 'guide' is an understatement as he fulfilled so many additional roles: chef (wow that home baked banana cake ), tea maker, sherpa, chauffeur, motivator, teacher, water finder, photographer, someone who made us feel safe and made sure I didn't fall off the bottom of Tarro's Ladder . Today is a day of sustained climbing. 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. Much of the walk is through wilderness, for which there are no signs, and tracks in places are vague. happens to be freezing cold. He ended up with 11 other people that wanted to do the walk, many of whom were first time walkers. ; 9 July 2008 (original upload date); Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons by Berichard using CommonsHelper. This track descends quite steeply down a narrow ridge, but . The climb is about 8m, but could be difficult for some people with a full pack. So I wasn't sure that a three day Play. Then the rain started, and that changed everything, we were now all getting chilled because of the slow pace. . Nontrivial #4 - Kanangra to Katoomba (GC3K0DW) was created by jonnosan on 5/9/2012. Please enable javascript to access the full functionality of this site. Notable features of the national park include the Thurat Spires, Kanangra Walls, Mount Colong, and three waterfall systems the Kalang, the 225-metre (738ft) twotiered drop Kanangara and the Morong falls. Ashley is someone who is willing to share his knowledge, he does this quite naturally, without too much formality and with zero arrogance. small minaret for a spectacular shot across the Kanangra Creek gorge. 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. Easy track for people of moderate fitness levels. This walk is excellent for bird watching and wildlife spotting. The remainder of the trail to Crafts Wall and around the northern rim is moderate. The other car you will need to get to Kanangra Walls. Kanangra-Boyd is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. Another challenge of this walk is the descent of Tarros Ladders, which is a cliff face with metal spikes in them which you use as handholds and footholds to descend. Kanangra Walls Craft's Wall Mt Berry Mt High and Mighty Mt Storm Breaker Rip Rack Roar and Rumble Mt Cloudmaker Dex Creek Morilla Marloo Mt Strongleg Cox's River . Maps: Gangerang (Dunphy) Kanangra 8930-3S. One of the most popular leads out onto the tops and provides magnificent views of Kanangra Falls and the head of the gorge. Once on Mt Yellow Dog the rest was relatively easy. Every person and every hike is different, so customise your kit according to your needs.Download your free checklists here >>. Nicole in scrub near Mt Moorilla Maloo. Take a welcome break here, it is the one and only river encountered on the route. 100 MAN CAVE & GINGRA RANGE JUNE 2012 54km: 12 hours: 24 hours: K2K Leaderboard: K2K2K (K2). Katoomba to . stores. 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. If you have sufficient water, you can take a short cut about half way down aiming for the bottom of Yellow Pup Ridge. The total distance of the walk is 52km, with a total of 3044m of ascent and 2991m of descent over the 3-4 days! Mt Cloudmaker was only a short way past Rumble Knoll, although it was While the hike 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. Yellow Pup and 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. 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 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. The road leads to Kanangra Walls. Don't walk it in summer! This is where we will make our final camp. 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. Unfortunately it started to drizzle The walk became abit of a forced march to the cars and the promise of some dry clothes. The Kanangra-Boyd Wilderness is among the largest and most rugged wilderness areas in New South Wales. The walk is best done in the cooler months, as there are plenty of ups and downs, and limited water options along the way. RM2B9028G - 'English: Mount Cloudmaker, Kanangra Boyd National Park, NSW, Australia. 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. 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. The walk is best done in the cooler months, as there are plenty of ups and downs, and limited water options along the way. Cyclists will want to bring their mountain bikes to explore the parks fire trails. shelter only for the storm to blow itself out before it reached us. 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. if not for another party of walkers going the same way we might have The cost of this is included in the fee for the trip. Kanangra to Katoomba - K2K is a 47km, grade 5 hike located in the Kanangra-Boyd National Park, New South Wales. An enjoyable trail through the Kanangra-Boyd National Park, located not too far south from the beautiful town of Katoomba, New South Wales. The campsite here is rather small and only offers limited views. . We got to the top and walked about 2km when we came across pink markers, little did we realised they go to cottage rock. Date: 10 May 2015, 11:09:20: Source: Own work: Author: Dhx1: This image was uploaded as part of Wiki Loves Earth 2016. Part of Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, Kanangra-Boyd National Park is just 180km from Sydney. 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. About 60Km South of Jenolan on dirt road. Your next park adventure starts here. Mount Cloudmaker (Ian Brown) Mount Cloudmaker emerging from dawn mist As part of the Great Escarpment this is big country, with the greatest relief in the whole Blue Mountains: nearly 1200 metres from the Coxs River to the summit of Mount Guouogang on the Krungle Bungle Range. 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. Or continue on down a short set of steps to the lookout platform for an even better view. The highest point on the walk is Mt Cloudmaker at 1155m, and the lowest point is the Coxs River at just 150m. A useful book with some ideas for extended walks in NSW. Expansive mountain gorges, magnificent lookouts and a series of wild and scenic rivers give a special edge to Kanagra-Boyd's wilderness. They breed from November to January. Jonathan posed on a 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. [2] The Kanangra-Boyd National Park is the most southwesterly of the eight protected areas within the World Heritage Site. Black Horse Ridge to where the steep descent to Breakfast Creek No other people in sight! Take the north east branch, which keeps close to the northern edge of the tops. points along the way, for the most part it followed the ridge line, Was a very wet and misty day so views not their best, but a pretty good walk only medium difficulty. Although we saw evidence that others had also taken our route, there wasnt a track and we were really just route-finding across the plateau trying to avoid burned out hakea. In quick succession we passed the ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. putting off the 400m climb down for as long as possible. Mt Cloudmaker is the highest in the Gangerang Range. Eventually we retrieved the other car and made it back to the Mt Nearby Kanangra Gorge is cut 600-900 metres (2,000-3,000 ft) deep in rocks of the Lambie Group, and is one of Australia's deepest gorges. This long climb brings you to Mt Strongleg, from where it is still quite a long walk on a stony path that is faint in places to reach the Gangerang Plateau and some beautiful views. The total distance of the walk is 52km, with 3044m of ascent and 2991m of descent over the course of the 3-4 days. Sorry, no records were found. Or continue on down a short set of steps to the lookout platform for an even better view. This bit of the ridge is open but steepapart from the last 50m or so to the Coxs River. So we modified our route and Shane led us down Ti Willa Ridge then Stockyard Spur and we eventually arrived at a beautiful grassy field, which had plenty of fire wood, was close to the river and much drier than on the river flats (the previously planned campsite for the night which already had a group camped there). Once on the ridge above Dex Creek, we tried Presumably this was to try to reduce erosion on the started. With such a big group sharing the Cave, positions around the one and only campfire were at a premium. For a while it was like a winter wonderland, but we soon It was this desperate 'rushing' through the dense foliage, coupled with my chaotically negligent state of mind which caused me to lose my GPS. 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. the end of the This lookout point is unfenced so that visitors can enjoy unparalleled views of the country's remarkable . You'll need to leave pups at home dogs aren't allowed on this trail. This will be arranged by me as part of my service to you. The road leads to Kanangra Walls. The scramble down Gordon Smith Pass is slippery and exposed but not technically difficult. Forests of mountain ash are found on well drained soils and Blaxland's stringybark where soil is poor. Creation of a "trail-side museum" at Kanangra Walls, op the lines of similar attractions in U.S.A., is planned as . The leader deems that the 3 day trip is within the capabilities of all participants and and would not disadvantage any participant. Participants: Tom Brennan, Jonathan Potts, Nicole Shepherd. 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 However, they can be crowded at times. Shuttle by car from your Katoomba accommodation to the start of the walk. Hug the wall to the right and zigzag the way down. way to the top of the ridge. Victoria to less than 200m (656 ft) around Glenbrook. There looked to be an old trail which followed the inventively named Mt High and Mighty, Mt Stormbreaker, Rip, Rack, Roar and 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. - Rock climbing to descend off plateau, 2.7km: Rockclimbing to descend off of the plateau. Carpark by Kanangra Walls. Other well-known landmarks are Mount Cloudmaker and the Thurat Spires. 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. Well-worn tracks were present for the entirety of the third day, making navigation simple. morning. We spent 15 minutes climbing down to a rock ledge for Flickr photos, groups, and tags related to the "KanangraWalls," Flickr tag. Many parties have run into trouble over the years, and walkers need to be competent navigators. 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. Cross the main fire trail onto a track that heads ENE over Mt Debert. If you are lost or require help and have phone reception, call 000 and ask for police. after dinner By submitting this form, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information in accordance with this policy. Being the June long weekend a walking stick - The trail heads steeply north down the obvious ridge, finishing at Kanangra Creek where you can fill up with water. Kowmung River via Cambage Spire; Kanangra Walls to Mt. Usually referred to "Kanangra to Katoomba" or K2K, this is a classic walk in the southern Blue Mountains. 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. But 'screw that' we thought. 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. Continuing along the track from Mt Cloudmaker for about 1km brought Keep your eyes peeled for echidnas and lyrebirds, particularly during summer. 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. A classic trail deep in the Blue Mountains, the K2K offers some of the best scenery in the region. There are also intrusive igneous rocks from the Carboniferous period. We were forced to place billies under drips from the cave roof to collect water. The word Kanangra is generally held to be a corruption of Gundangura and was called Thurat for some time. 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.

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