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. Total distance of 52km with single day distances of up to 20km. 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. For details on how to get to Kanangra Walls, see the information in the Kanangra Walls region, to the right. On the first day at Kanangra . Carlon's Farm. flat or very short downhill section. From the superb sandstone cliff faces at the Kanangra Walls to the Mount Cloudmaker, there is no shortage of sights to enjoy. Every trip brings new people with new perspectives and new friendships forged. Actually I joined two clubs, The Bush Club and Sydney Bushwalkers (SBW), as I couldnt decidebetween them! - Rock climbing to descend off plateau, 2.7km: Rockclimbing to descend off of the plateau. 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. maybe the route, features or access conditions have changed? Click the button below to review the gear list for this trip. The other car you will need to get to Kanangra Walls. Trail Hiking Australia is the go-to website for finding your next hike, bushwalk or trail run. Considering our late start we opted for lunch here while we could 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. But 'screw that' we thought. and Nicole headed off to Mt Dingo and Splendour Rock while I lounged with 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 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 distances below assume a car at the locked gate. 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. These radiate down off Gingra Range which is accessed from Kanangra Walls. Nicole in scrub near Mt Moorilla Maloo. Well-worn tracks were present for the entirety of the third day, making navigation simple. Generally considered a challenging route. Our four beginners kept their sense of humour though when the going got tough and I hope that theyll give Kanangra another go (maybe in a year or so!). Well, plans should always be fluid and ours didnt quite go as expected. The trail itself offers incredible views and is not heavily trafficked - the perfect spot to have a picnic and enjoy the view. 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. There is a steep eroded section about half way up, after which the track goes into a series of switchbacks. Well, originally that was just Mitch. and found It is up there with the Overland Track in Tasmania and the Milford Track in New Zealand for beauty but more isolated and much harder. 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. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Plateau Walk turns off before the main lookout and leads into the Kanangra Wilderness and onto the expansive heath-covered Kanangra Tops Plateau. 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. Kanangra-Boyd is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. - in a day. 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. The steepest ascent of the day is from here, up to Mt High and Mighty. However, you will need to make sure you can meet in the middle to exchange keys. Tom patching blisters. A short walk upstream is our campsite in a lovely peaceful river flat among casuarina trees. 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. 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. wilderness walk was the best thing for the June Long Weekend. Your email address will not be published. Victoria pub, where a well-deserved hot dinner was in order as the snow The place is literally riddled with fire trails and a few walking tracks. 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. Wednesday afternoon's walk, from the Kanangra carpark, took us first to the Kanangra Walls Lookout (spectacular views of the Walls and Mount Cloudmaker), the nearby Thurat Walls Lookout and then to Kalang Falls - many steps! RM2B9028G - 'English: Mount Cloudmaker, Kanangra Boyd National Park, NSW, Australia. Fortunately an alternative descent route called Duncan's Pass is nearby, and this route is available for anyone not wishing to descend on the metal spikes. The next morning, get an early start and navigate carefully on to the ridge leading from Carra Top to Mt Moorilla Maloo. Usually referred to "Kanangra to Katoomba" or K2K, this is a classic walk in the southern Blue Mountains. small minaret for a spectacular shot across the Kanangra Creek gorge. 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. We spent 15 minutes climbing down to a rock ledge for Our first port of call was Kanangra Walls Lookout, which offers majestic views of the steep gorge country in this part of the world. We stopped for lunch on Mt Then the rain started, and that changed everything, we were now all getting chilled because of the slow pace. 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). of the bush we found we were two ridges east of where we should have Jonathan on a peak somewhere. Eucalypt forest with western plain species, such as yellow box and white box, are found in areas of rainshadow. 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. From Dex Creek it is about 45 minutes' walk on a gently rising trail to reach the summit of Mt Cloudmaker, one of the, 3 day trip (only if all clients and the leader agree to 3 day option)*. Or alternatively, push on to Dex Creek, combining Days 2 and 3 into one. This is a steep climb to start with but eases off, passing through pleasant open forest. This will be arranged by me as part of my service to you. Sign up to a newsletter filled with hiking hacks, ideas and inspiration. 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. 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. The cost of this is included in the fee for the trip. They can then inform police if you dont return on time. The remainder of the trail to Crafts Wall and around the northern rim is moderate. It is recommended that you book your own accommodation in Katoomba for the night prior to departure. Top of Katoomba street, at entrance to Katoomba station. Kowmung River via Cambage Spire; Kanangra Walls to Mt. The unfenced lookout is a 10 minute walk down a wheelchair-accessible track from the Kanangra Walls carpark. Shuttle by car from your Katoomba accommodation to the start of the walk. I chose day 1 as my favourite day, however I really didn't have a favourite day, I enjoyed each day for what it was and what it gave me. 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. I Our next milestone was Coalseam Cave and then we were out on Maxwell Top. 1000m altitude difference between highest and lowest point. The river should only be about knee deep at this point. They breed from November to January. The hike itself is a three day circuit starting at Kanangra Walls, down the Gingra Ridge to the Kowmung River, up to 100 Man Cave via Compagnoni Pass and the Ti Willa Plateau before returning to Kanangra Walls via Mount Cloudmaker and Mount Stormmaker. English: View from Kanangra-Boyd lookout over Kanangra Walls and Mount Cloudmaker, Kanangra-Boyd National Park, New South Wales, Australia. . 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. Keep to the right of the cliff until you can walk up a gully on to the tops. You can see for miles at Kanangra-Boyd lookout, an easily accessible viewpoint overlooking Kanangra Walls and Mount Cloudmaker. Avoid a turn off to the right to Dance Floor Cave and ascend a short climb on to the plateau proper. The hike should take around 3-4 days to complete. From the car park at Kanangra Walls, follow signs to the Plateau Track. Kanangra to Katoomba - K2K is a 47km, grade 5 hike located in the Kanangra-Boyd National Park, New South Wales. Much of the hike is through wilderness, for which there are no signs, and tracks in places are vague. The 68,660-hectare (169,700-acre) national park is situated approximately 180 kilometres (110mi) south-west of Sydney and is contiguous with the Blue Mountains National Park and the Nattai National Park. A chartered minibus will be waiting for us at Kanangra and will take us back to Katoomba. Sorry, no records were found. started to look a bit dodgy as the weather began to deteriorate. 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). Keep your eyes peeled for echidnas and lyrebirds, particularly during summer. The total distance of the walk is 52km, with 3044m of ascent and 2991m of descent over the course of the 3-4 days. few kms of flat walking, we were heading along the faint track along There is a logbook on Mt Cloudmaker, dedicated to the memory of Kathleen Jones. 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. Poles are a good idea if you have questionable knees or ankles. arrived. Victoria to less than 200m (656 ft) around Glenbrook. From Craft's Wall, we headed down into the small saddle and up the . Kanangra Tops at the south-eastern end of the Plateau is one of the Permian outliers. Directly across from our campsite is the base of the long spur up Mt Strongleg. Take a welcome break here, it is the one and only river encountered on the route. Post the bushfires of 2019-20, parts of Kanangra and the Wild Dogs (including parts of the below walk) have experienced heavy regrowth of vegetation. 13.2km Kanangra Walls to Dexs Creek (via Mt Cloudmaker) . have conquered. a walking stick - There looked to be an old trail which followed the The walk is best done in the cooler months, as there are plenty of ups and downs, and limited water options along the way. crest of the ridge. At the time I said that day 2 was the hardest I had ever done; in retrospect I would be more than happy to do it all over again, so while I found it hard I don't think it rates as the hardest thing ever!! ended up at the Kowmung River! It is strongly recommended that all participants undertake some form of fitness training for at least the 2 months prior to the trip. You'll cross bridges and also see waterfalls on the way. The Completely overgrown and path does not exist any more. I aim to pass on my skills and knowledge using a practical and inclusive teaching style. Kanangra Walls is at the terminus of the Kanangra Walls road, about 1 hour and 40 minutes' drive from Katoomba. 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. That is a 1000m range in elevation, and there are countless ups and downs during the course of the 3-4 days to add more to the amount of climbing and descending that you need to do! With such a big group sharing the Cave, positions around the one and only campfire were at a premium. If you have sufficient water, you can take a short cut about half way down aiming for the bottom of Yellow Pup Ridge. 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. suppose a good pair of hiking boots may just come in handy at a point It offers expansive and majestic views over the Kanangra Walls and Mount Cloudmaker, which - as its name suggests - is often ensconced in the fog. Required fields are marked *. which was clear on the map. Learn how your comment data is processed. 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. 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. 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. We follow the fire trail along the top of this plateau on Day 1. 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. There are several well known landmarks in the park, such as Mount Cloudmaker, Kanangra Walls and the Thurat Spires. Once on the ridge above Dex Creek, we tried 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. Descend from Splendour Rock and continue along the Wild Dog Mountains walking track to reach Mt Yellow Dog. Or continue on down a short set of steps to the lookout platform for an even better view. Don't walk it in summer! In my mid-teens I had the privilege of being introduced to this area by people who inspire me, and through my guiding services I hope to awaken the same spirit in others that was awoken in me so many years ago. Tom Brennan : website@ozultimate.com : updated 1999-06-14, OZultimate.com - Canyoning Near Sydney - Bushwalking NSW - Tom Brennan. from the camp site to the trail proper. Check out this 8.7-km out-and-back trail near Kanangra, New South Wales. After a River flats on the Coxs River. Topographic maps of the area to be shared 1 between 2. slippery bottom of a cold river in the fastest time possible. Once on the ridge, head on the track to Mt Moorilla Maloo. the side of the ridge. 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. Your next park adventure starts here. Cloudmaker and Guouogang are eroded remnants of Ordovician quartzite. The man's car was found yesterday in the Kanangra Walls car park with his mobile phone and personal items inside. You will then receive a full information pack containing everything you need to know to prepare for and attend the trip. Play. Your food while on the hike - you need to bring your own food for the 4 day hike. For the fishing enthusiasts, trout can be caught along Kowmung River and, for the adventurous, canyoning is popular during the warmer months. My services as your experienced guide for the entire length of the 4 day trek. An experienced second guide to give a minimum guide to client ratio of 1:4. The Boyd Plateau comprises a dome of Devonian granite intruded into Devonian quartzites and sedimentaries. If you have a large group you may be able to avoid the car shuffle by splitting in two, and doing the walk in opposite directions. 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. One of the most popular leads out onto the tops and provides magnificent views of Kanangra Falls and the head of the gorge. We got to the top and walked about 2km when we came across pink markers, little did we realised they go to cottage rock. Further east, in the Coxs River area, is the large Kanimbla granite batholith, implaced during the Carboniferous period. 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. An easy day trip from the Blue Mountains, Kanangra-Boyd also has quiet campsites among the snow gums at Boyd River if you want to get away from it all. thermals, so that was one of the first purchases from the outdoor stores There is no public transport to or from Kananga Walls so private transport needs to be arranged for pickup from or dropoff at Kanangra Walls. One last steeper section gets you to the top. Water can usually be found in the creek below the campsite, or a little further along where the creek crosses the main track. 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. Still it was nice to finally see the car park at Creek valley. Mt Debert, with Mt Mouin and Mt Warrigal in the background, from Clear Hill. Avoid a turn off to the right to Dance Floor Cave and ascend a short climb on to the plateau proper. The other car you will need to get to Kanangra Walls. The Gangerang Range mountains in this area have delightful names, Mt High and Mighty and Mt Stormbreaker among them. At Mt Dingo, a well defined track branches off to the right up to the summit, and you can visit the lookout at Splendour Rock if you have the time. There was also time for a (slightly) longer walk to a point overlooking Kanangra Creek not far from Kanangra Falls. A unique form of tall open forest occurs in the Kedumba Valley, dominated by Camden white gum, an endangered species limited to these populations. Kurrajong trees are found in abundance where limestone outcrops occur, and in sheltered gullies rainforest species (including red cedar) and blue gum are found. uphill. There are plenty of good campsites along the way. The ones at Dex Creek and Mobbs Swamp usually have water available, which is why they are popular. It ended up taking us an hour just to travel the one kilometre Highlights include: The top of Mt Cloudmaker is covered with trees and there are no views. The hike should take around 3-4 days to complete. We regrouped up on the ridge. Take the north east branch, which keeps close to the northern edge of the tops. I can highly recommend carrying (or finding) Register your trip intentions here. Since then I have done countless trips along the Kanangra to Katoomba route and have explored the surrounding country extensively. Accommodation on the night before the trip start date or on the night that the trip ends. 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! Russells Needle; Grant's Head; Nattai - Grant Head Spur, Emmetts Flat, October 2004. About 60Km South of Jenolan on dirt road. 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. Some of the tracks on the ground may be heavily overgrown, or non-existent. Konangaroo Clearing is a large grassy area next to Kanangra Creek, and would be an excellent campsite if doing the walk in two days. 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
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