Kanangra to Katoomba requires a long car shuffle. On Day 2 we will do a relaxed day walk over Ti Willa Plateau to 1000 Man Cave. in any case. About 60Km South of Jenolan on dirt road. Most saddles between Mt Berry and Mt Strongleg offer a flat grassy area. Directly across from our campsite is the base of the long spur up Mt Strongleg. There 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. At the Kanangra-Boyd is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. . and everyone retired to their tents pretty early. 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 . 13.2km Kanangra Walls to Dexs Creek (via Mt Cloudmaker) . Here are a few photos of sections of the route. ", "K2K is one of the best walks I have ever done. Started at kanangra walls but unable to get through terrain after Dexs creek. Trail Hiking Australia is the go-to website for finding your next hike, bushwalk or trail run. I think you are a great guide, and I think the effort you go to is over and above what most stand-alone guides would think of providing. The Kanangra-Boyd Wilderness - the second largest wilderness in NSW, next to Wollemi - was finally declared in 1997, and covers 111,000 hectares of Kanangra-Boyd and Blue Mountains national parks. I have had more than 30 years experience of bushwalking along this route and would welcome you on this trip. Near the end of the plateau, the track heads down and into a small gully. 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. Follow the fire road along Narrow Neck. Considering our late start we opted for lunch here while we could Plateau Walk turns off before the main lookout and leads into the Kanangra Wilderness and onto the expansive heath-covered Kanangra Tops Plateau. Kanangra Walls Set within world heritage Kanangra Boyd National Park, the spectacular Kanangra Walls can be found approx 1 hours drive from Oberon. of wood there The distances below assume a car at the locked gate. 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! Your next park adventure starts here. Play. Well-worn tracks were present for the entirety of the third day, making navigation simple. I didn't have any Further east, in the Coxs River area, is the large Kanimbla granite batholith, implaced during the Carboniferous period. 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). The national park forms part of the Great Dividing Range. All prospective clients agree to combine Days 2 and 3 into one, making it a 3 day trip. 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 first peers over the Kanangra Creek Gorge with Mt Cloudmaker . Expect long knee crushing descents and seemingly endless quad screaming climbs, especially on Day 3! Rock types include quartzite, diorite, Devonian rhyolites, rhyo-dacites, Silurian phyllites, slates, siltstones and tuff limestones. The track is often rough, stony and hard to follow with many dips, turns and obstacles. A short steep scramble is needed down the gully, and follow the track around and up on to Kilpatrick Causeway. thought was an early hour, only to find it full already. Back to home page. Cross the main fire trail onto a track that heads ENE over Mt Debert. on the right ridge, but backtracking because they thought they had the Losing the track turnedout to be a problem as the terrain was very hard on Len and his knees. This area is unforgiving and there's not water on route to Mt Cloudmaker. North Marramarra National Park ", "The trip was great - I have never hiked this part of the Blue Mountains and it proved spectacular! was a small cairn and log book, but it is not exactly a mountain that you Victoria pub, where a well-deserved hot dinner was in order as the snow The walk includes the spectacular Kanangra Walls, the Gangerang Range, the Coxs River valley, the Wild Dog Mountains and the Narrow Neck plateau. 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. Reports and pictures of a walk/run from Kanangra to Katoomba, Trip report of a Kanangra to Katoomba walk with a particular focus on the flora, A brief tongue-in-cheek report of a longer Kanangra to Katoomba trip, A mostly pictorial account of a Kanangra to Katoomba trip, Tom Brennan 2002-2023 - Bushwalking NSW - Canyoning Near Sydney. The other car you will need to get to Kanangra Walls. wilderness walk was the best thing for the June Long Weekend. This page was last edited on 27 October 2022, at 06:56. Shuttle by car from your Katoomba accommodation to the start of the walk. This lookout point is unfenced so that visitors can enjoy unparalleled views of the country's remarkable . The 1.3km path to the Cave from the Mt Cloudmaker summit is vague in places, navigation skills are needed. We were all too wet and cold to stop at any of the lookouts, and I doubt we would have seen much anyway with the rain. The southern rim of Crafts Wall is very overgrown and requires bush bashing. 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. Kanangra to Katoomba - Athol Abrahams (SUBW), Kanangra to Katoomba - Australian Plants Online, Kanangra to Katoomba - David Thurstun (SUBW), Kanangra to Katoomba - Shoalhaven Bushwalkers, Kanangra to Katoomba - Horst Bardhof (archive.org). Your email address will not be published. Note there is another track from the top of Mt Cloudmaker that heads generally south east, and then east on to the Ti Willa Tops, so don't just assume any track is the right one. "He thought he was already at the foot of Mount Cloudmaker - at Gabes Gap! . . From there we had the longest climb of the walk - about 600m up - along There were plenty of great views of the sandstone cliffs 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. 100 Man Cave to Kanangra Walls via Mt Cloudmaker Distance: 13km. The scrub that used to be a fight to get through has been somewhat tamed by the sheer number of walkers. High altitude areas subject to strong winds generally support heath and closed scrub communities. all the way to Mobbs Soak with only small amounts of height variation. putting off the 400m climb down for as long as possible. Click the button below to review the gear list for this trip. 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. We camp among the trees a little way back from the exposed rock itself. red spotted gum, Blakely's red gum, red stringybark and forest oak are also found. After breakfast we continue the walk. - Rock climbing to descend off plateau, 2.7km: Rockclimbing to descend off of the plateau. For the fishing enthusiasts, trout can be caught along Kowmung River and, for the adventurous, canyoning is popular during the warmer months. Otherwise, continue along the track for a further 2km to Mobbs Swamp, a convenient campsite for the night. This track was very overgrown and this was when we decided to turn back because we realised our error. Understand[ edit] 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 The last day was only a short walk. You'll cross bridges and also see waterfalls on the way. Kanangra to Katoomba - K2K is a 47km, grade 5 hike located in the Kanangra-Boyd National Park, New South Wales. The best place to soak in this splendour is the Kanangra-Boyd Lookout; a viewpoint that is easy to access. All content copyright Ashley Burke 2018. I will send you an invoice, you can make a deposit, and then your place on the trip is confirmed. This bit of the ridge is open but steepapart from the last 50m or so to the Coxs River. It was this desperate 'rushing' through the dense foliage, coupled with my chaotically negligent state of mind which caused me to lose my GPS. The unfenced lookout is a 10 minute walk down a wheelchair-accessible track from the Kanangra Walls carpark. However, you will need to make sure you can meet in the middle to exchange keys. It was easy walking and I estimated that we were less than an hour from 100 Man Cave (our campsite for the night). weather following. 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 . I This track descends quite steeply down a narrow ridge, but . We got to the top and walked about 2km when we came across pink markers, little did we realised they go to cottage rock. 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 Still it was nice to finally see the car park at Kanangra-Boyd is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. 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. Presumably this was to try to reduce erosion on the In quick succession we passed the Once on the ridge, head on the track to Mt Moorilla Maloo. Eucalypt forest with western plain species, such as yellow box and white box, are found in areas of rainshadow. 100 MAN CAVE & GINGRA RANGE JUNE 2012 The other car you will need to get to Kanangra Walls. Please note that while the maps on this web site 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. slushy. From Kanangra to Katoomba it's 45-50km depending on who you ask (and how lost you get). The path is often stony and awkward to walk on. Carpark by Kanangra Walls. onto Jenolan Caves Rd from the Great Western Highway, the snow started Sign up to a newsletter filled with hiking hacks, ideas and inspiration. On the Boyd Plateau, the misty mountain forests of brown barrel, messmate, ribbon gum, black sally, snow gum and mallee predominate. few kms of flat walking, we were heading along the faint track along I can highly recommend carrying (or finding) The track out along the plateau crosses a number of rocky clearings, but is fairly wide, obvious and well-maintained. 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. Ashley puts a lot of effort into the organisation of the trip and provides very professional information both prior and during the hike. My first complete walk of the entire route in one go was in 1986. Don't walk it in summer! Although the walk can be done in either direction, I run the trip in the direction of Katoomba to Kanangra, organise vehicles to be waiting for us at Kanangra Walls so that when we finish the walk at Kanangra, we have immediate access to private transport back to Katoomba, via, of course, the Hampton Half Way House hotel for a well earned refreshment on the way home! The trip itinerary allows 4 days, though this makes Days 2 and 3 rather short and in theory these could be combined. Water can usually be found in the creek below the campsite, or a little further along where the creek crosses the main track. ; 9 July 2008 (original upload date); Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons by Berichard using CommonsHelper. Victoria to less than 200m (656 ft) around Glenbrook. worn path at the bottom leading in the right direction. 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. Katoomba to Kanangra hikes are currently scheduled for: One of the rewards of running trips like the K2K is the people you meet on the way. which was clear on the map. It would have been somewhat easier had my shoulder been functional. The walk is best done in the cooler months, as there are plenty of ups and downs, and limited water options along the way. Bring your camera when you visit Kanangra-Boyd lookout. from the camp site to the trail proper. 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. The highest point on the walk is Mt Cloudmaker at 1155m, and the lowest point is the Coxs River at just 150m. Black Horse Ridge to where the steep descent to Breakfast Creek Take a welcome break here, it is the one and only river encountered on the route. feel you A lovely overnight walk in a beautiful national park, and great company from the welcoming groupof SBW walkers. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Yellow Dog Ridge. 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. Keep this in mind when planning walks in these areas. crest of the ridge. 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. The unfenced lookout is a 10 minute walk down a wheelchair-accessible track from the Kanangra Walls carpark. This elevation chart below gives you a good idea of the amount of climbing and descending day by day on this walk. The second lookout overlooks rugged ravines at the head of the gorges and Kanangra Falls. Expansive mountain gorges, magnificent lookouts and a series of wild and scenic rivers give a special edge to Kanagra-Boyd's wilderness. Views were incredible and area was not heavily trafficked.perfect spot to have a picnic and enjoy the view. From the car park at Kanangra Walls, follow signs to the Plateau Track. From the superb sandstone cliff faces at the Kanangra Walls to the Mount Cloudmaker, there is no shortage of sights to enjoy. 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. Let someone know before you go. Your email address will not be published. An overnight trip toMt Cloudmaker sleeping in Hundred Man Cave, Kanangra Boyd National Park, in April was the last of myqualifying walks to become a member ofSBW. Are you planning a bushwalk, going somewhere remote or where the weather is extreme? 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. 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. 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. a walking stick - Strongleg. Please note: Uploading photos does not transfer ownership of copyright away from you. 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. These have been selected to promote the spectacular natural beauty of the route as well as to highlight the challenges you may encounter on the way. The next morning, get an early start and navigate carefully on to the ridge leading from Carra Top to Mt Moorilla Maloo. From Mt Cloudmaker, head NE on a vague track that traverses the northern flank of the summit ridge to its eastern end, before dropping off to the north down to Dex Creek at MGA401416. It offers expansive and majestic views over the Kanangra Walls and Mount Cloudmaker, which - as its name suggests - is often ensconced in the fog. While our friends headed off for Take a virtual tour of Kanangra-Boyd lookout captured withGoogle Street View Trekker. Mt Debert, with Mt Mouin and Mt Warrigal in the background, from Clear Hill. [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]. We can camp here if doing the trip over 4 days, which makes Day 2 a short day with a relaxing afternoon by the river. Please enable javascript to access the full functionality of this site. The remainder of the trail to Crafts Wall and around the northern rim is moderate. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Or alternatively, push on to Dex Creek, combining Days 2 and 3 into one. Mt Cloudmaker is the highest in the Gangerang Range. The trail itself offers incredible views and is not heavily trafficked - the perfect spot to have a picnic and enjoy the view. - in a day. You'll need to leave pups at home dogs aren't allowed on this trail. Further east, in the Coxs River area, is the large Kanimbla granite batholith, implaced during the Carboniferous period. Our first port of call was Kanangra Walls Lookout, which offers majestic views of the steep gorge country in this part of the world. . . Kanangra Tops at the south-eastern end of the Plateau is one of the Permian outliers. Play. The climb is about 8m, but could be difficult for some people with a full pack. 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. So again, follow the map. Description from the NSW National Park Website. The Boyd Plateau is slowly recovering from logging, and is the highest land in the World Heritage Area. These are in fact a set of climbing spikes fixed into the rock. to find the minor ridge heading for Mount Moorilla. crack. the end of the Shot on Fuji Velvia ISO 50 using a Nikon F801 and an AF 24mm f2.8 lens. Keep to the right of the cliff until you can walk up a gully on to the tops. 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If its offered as 3 days next year, I hope I can do it again. Descend from Splendour Rock and continue along the Wild Dog Mountains walking track to reach Mt Yellow Dog. By submitting this form, you consent to the collection and use of your personal information in accordance with this policy. 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. a day walk, we set off to get the car shuffle out of the way. We decided to get an early 7.30 a.m. start on Monday because we had a long day ahead on the Gingra Range which was mostly up-hill. Took us an hour per 750m between those two locations, so definitely make sure to add time at the moment! There is a log book on top of the summit cairn that you can sign. At a large clearing about 1km on to the tops, the trail divides, and becomes narrower. He ended up with 11 other people that wanted to do the walk, many of whom were first time walkers. 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. arrived. The Kanangra-Boyd National Park is a protected national park that is located in the Central Tablelands region, west of the Southern Highlands and Macarthur regions, in New South Wales, in eastern Australia. thermals, so that was one of the first purchases from the outdoor stores For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info. The free NSW National Parks app lets you download maps and explore parks, things to do and places to stayall without mobile reception. adding layer after layer of clothing as we cooled down, the wind picked Kanangra-Boyd National Park is composed of two land units the elevated, gently undulating Boyd Plateau and the area of creeks, rivers, gorges and ridges into which the plateau falls away. Likewise there are numerous flat grassy areas between Mt Yellow Dog and Medlow Gap. eastern end of the wall we missed our trail heading off to the left, and ; Smegs07 at English Wikipedia; ' . Also on the last day the traverse around the base of Crafts Wall is rough, slow and hard on the ankles. From this latter lookout the Waterfall Walk takes you down into a gully to Kalang Falls. Steep, tight rockclimbing/bouldering section which seems dangerous & impossible when viewed from the top. Following the big descent to the Coxs River, this was a long Alex is pointing to Mount Cloudmaker, which at 1164m is the highest point visible. There are 3 alerts for Kanangra-Boyd National Park: Other planned events, Safety alerts, Closed areas, View full screen been. 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.