This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. [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]. to find the minor ridge heading for Mount Moorilla. 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. 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. After a break, continue on to Mt Stormbreaker. putting off the 400m climb down for as long as possible. I would highly recommend his walks and training to anyone and will be looking forward to the next adventure.". Many ups and downs and some slow and tiring sections of trail, particularly on the last day. Let someone know before you go. Losing the track turnedout to be a problem as the terrain was very hard on Len and his knees. 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 river should only be about knee deep at this point. 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. You can find out more about how DPE handles the personal information it collects online by reading our privacy policy. This area is unforgiving and there's not water on route to Mt Cloudmaker. feel you The delay our arrangement to meet the others worked. There is a steep eroded section about half way up, after which the track goes into a series of switchbacks. The park was established in 1969. ; Smegs07 at English Wikipedia; ' . The hike should take around 3-4 days to complete. There are a number of small campsites on both sides of the creek. It's a Small size geocache, with difficulty of 2, terrain of 5. There comes a time when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it! Kanangra Walls with Mt Cloudmaker in the distance. I have to admit that I often discourage beginners to do the Kanangra walks as it tends to put some people off bushwalking (sometimes forever) and probably we should have discouraged our four beginners on this occasion; the walks are challenging (the hills seem to go on forever), but the scenery is stunning and it is relatively easy walking along lightly forested spurs and ridges. There are a confusion of competing tracks in the area. Kanangra-Boyd is always open, but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. The track climbs up a cleft in the rocks, along a shale ledge on the west side, and up another cleft to a ladder which takes you up to Clear Hill at the top. Ashley puts a lot of effort into the organisation of the trip and provides very professional information both prior and during the hike. in things like that. This karst topography, created by the Jenolan and its tributaries, is one of the least understood in Australia. 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. There was also time for a (slightly) longer walk to a point overlooking Kanangra Creek not far from Kanangra Falls. Creation of a "trail-side museum" at Kanangra Walls, op the lines of similar attractions in U.S.A., is planned as . ", "The trip was great - I have never hiked this part of the Blue Mountains and it proved spectacular! Mt Cloudmaker is the highest in the Gangerang Range. On the Boyd Plateau, the misty mountain forests of brown barrel, messmate, ribbon gum, black sally, snow gum and mallee predominate. Please note that while the maps on this web site More Things to do (13) Tours (7) It is recommended that you book your own accommodation in Katoomba for the night prior to departure. Several species listed on Schedules 1 and 2 of the Threatened Species Conservation Act 1995 (NSW) are found in the Wilderness Area including: The powerful owl (Ninox strenua), squirrel glider (Petaurus norfolcensis), yellow-bellied glider (Petaurus volans), tiger quoll (Dasyurus maculatus), and brush-tailed rock wallaby (Petrogale penicillata). [2] The Kanangra-Boyd National Park is the most southwesterly of the eight protected areas within the World Heritage Site. Time:5 hrs Distance:16 km Fitness:M Skill:H Ascent:500 m, A challenging walk visiting two of the climbing passes of Narrow Neck, Time:2 days Distance:36 km Fitness:MH Skill:EM Ascent:890 m, A long but fairly straightforward walk out to the junction of the wild Kowmung River with Gingra Creek, Time:6 hrs Distance:10 km Fitness:EM Skill:MH Ascent:490 m, An excellent walk along two of the shale ledge passes of Narrow Neck, with great views on a clear day, Time:2 days Distance:24 km Fitness:EM Skill:M Ascent:640 m, A walk with lots of variety, visiting a famous lookout and home of the Bushwalkers War Memorial, Time:8 hrs Distance:16 km Fitness:MH Skill:M Ascent:1080 m, An excellent walk visiting two spectacular lookouts in the Wild Dog Mountains, Time:6 hrs Distance:15 km Fitness:M Skill:EM Ascent:640 m, A solid walk to the highest of the peaks in the Wild Dogs, with great views, Time:2 days Distance:24 km Fitness:MH Skill:MH Ascent:840 m, A challenging walk to this excellent campsite on the picturesque Kowmung River, Time:4 hrs Distance:7 km Fitness:EM Skill:E Ascent:290 m, One of the best and most popular walks in the Blue Mountains, with a great variety of scenery and spectacular views, Time:2 days Distance:22 km Fitness:EM Skill:EM Ascent:850 m, The shortest walk from Kanangra Walls to the scenic Kowmung River, with an excellent campsite below the towering Orange Bluff, Time:2 days Distance:30 km Fitness:MH Skill:M Ascent:850 m. A harder walk in the upper reaches of the beautiful lower Kowmung River. ", "K2K is one of the best walks I have ever done. Jonathan and Nicole on Kilpatrick Causeway looking up at Kanangra Walls. Enjoy superb scenery, abundant wildlife, cycling and walking. The Kanangra-Boyd Wilderness is among the largest and most rugged wilderness areas in New South Wales. We got there first, but by the time we started collecting a meagre supply 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. They can then inform police if you dont return on time. and Nicole headed off to Mt Dingo and Splendour Rock while I lounged with The Boyd Plateau comprises a dome of Devonian granite intruded into Devonian quartzites and sedimentaries. The rock climb down the cliff was an exciting bonus. Over 200 birds and 98 reptile species have been recorded. along the way, and so didn't have to organise our own car shuffle. While our friends headed off for 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. Yellow Pup and A challenging bushwalk in the Kanangra Boyd region. If it is more than waist deep then it is dangerous to cross, and you may need to wait or return to Kanangra Walls. been. Black Horse Ridge to where the steep descent to Breakfast Creek We got to the top and walked about 2km when we came across pink markers, little did we realised they go to cottage rock. 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. However, At a large clearing about 1km on to the tops, the trail divides, and becomes narrower. Plan your water supply very carefully! Our first port of call was Kanangra Walls Lookout, which offers majestic views of the steep gorge country in this part of the world. It is exposed and some people may feel insecure on a vertical rockface with no more than metal spikes to hold onto with hands and feet. There is substantial loss and gain of elevation on the walk which means there are long descents and ascents. The track is often rough, stony and hard to follow with many dips, turns and obstacles. slushy. Highlights include: For the fishing enthusiasts, trout can be caught along Kowmung River and, for the adventurous, canyoning is popular during the warmer months. which was clear on the map. The view here is excellent, but is unfortunately marred by the electricity line that runs across Little Cedar Gap. Beautiful walk on the plateau with amazing 360 degree views. Over the crest of Mt Berry was the However, you will need to make sure you can meet in the middle to exchange keys. 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. 13.2km Kanangra Walls to Dexs Creek (via Mt Cloudmaker) . As a bushwalk, the Mount Manning (Bucketty) to . Kanangra to Katoomba - K2K is a 47km, grade 5 hike located in the Kanangra-Boyd National Park, New South Wales. 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. Likewise there are numerous flat grassy areas between Mt Yellow Dog and Medlow Gap. Altitude: 1164 metres Class: A lovely overnight walk in a beautiful national park, and great company from the welcoming groupof SBW walkers. after dinner I had injured my shoulder badly only a couple of weeks before, and It is believed that he was planning to walk from Kanangra Walls to Katoomba via Crafts Walls, Mount Cloudmaker and Dex Creek. My first venture along parts of the Katoomba to Kanangra walk was a day hike from Kanangra Walls to Mt Cloudmaker in 1982. 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. So I wasn't sure that a three day The walk includes the spectacular Kanangra Walls, the Gangerang Range, the Coxs River valley, the Wild Dog Mountains and the Narrow Neck plateau. The cave has a good flat, sandybase for rolling out our sleeping bags. Avoid a turn off to the right to Dance Floor Cave and ascend a short climb on to the plateau proper. Day 1: Kanangra Walls to Mt Cloudmaker to Dex Creek (13km, 400m ascent), Day 2: Dex Creek to Mt Strongleg to Mobbs Swamp (16km, 650m ascent), Day 3: Mobbs Swamp to Medlow Gap to Katoomba (16km, 300m ascent), For detailed trip notes, visit Bushwalking NSW. 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. Are you planning a bushwalk, going somewhere remote or where the weather is extreme? There is a large but gloomy camp cave just above the creek below the campsite. 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. We walk out along the Narrow Neck plateau along a fire trail, a distance of 10km. Head around to the bottom of Yellow Pup Ridge and up the track. Ashley is a great guide and fully supported us all during the walk. 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. 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 The campsite here is rather small and only offers limited views. The cliffs on the west side of Mt Berry have superb views of Crafts Wall and Kanangra Walls. The plateau trail is very wet and muddy but generally easy to follow despite the lack of any markers. Bring your camera when you visit Kanangra-Boyd lookout. 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. The scramble down Gordon Smith Pass is slippery and exposed but not technically difficult. There are numerous routes that can be taken, and these notes only point out the most commonly taken route. 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! 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. We first ended up fighting thick scrub all the A short steep scramble is needed down the gully, and follow the track around and up on to Kilpatrick Causeway. However, on an Aprilweekend trip a year later, thecreek was bone dry as far as we were able to follow it. The next 4km was one long climb, punctuated by the occasional We arranged to meet Fee, Sal and some of Sal's friends at Mobbs Soak Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife, Become a Parks Eco Pass licensed tour operator, Remember to take your binoculars if you want to birdwatch. of wood there There is a steep hill shortly after this, and one more downhill and uphill brings you to the locked gate and your car (if you've left it there). 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. a small stream, which we filtered. Awesome! Also on the last day the traverse around the base of Crafts Wall is rough, slow and hard on the ankles. The first part of the walk was quite easy, being out along the You can see for miles at Kanangra-Boyd lookout, an easily accessible viewpoint overlooking Kanangra Walls and Mount Cloudmaker. This walk is excellent for bird watching and wildlife spotting. Report of a Katoomba to Kanangra trip - and back! Much of the walk is through wilderness, for which there are no signs, and tracks in places are vague. Play. Kanangra to Katoomba requires a long car shuffle. The carrying of your pack and gear - you need to carry your own gear and food. The place is literally riddled with fire trails and a few walking tracks. If its offered as 3 days next year, I hope I can do it again. three legs is better than two when it comes to walking across the 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. Easy track for people of moderate fitness levels. 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. However, our nice track soon disappeared in a casuarina forest, under a layer of she-oak needles. Nicole and Jonathan persuaded me that I would be OK. in any case. Become an active member of this fun, rewarding and adventurous community. 100 MAN CAVE & GINGRA RANGE JUNE 2012 No other people in sight! Stormbreaker, which had some nice views of the surrounding area. Ashley is someone who is willing to share his knowledge, he does this quite naturally, without too much formality and with zero arrogance. I answered that I would have preferred it to have been over 4 days instead of 3 - to be honest I was very happy with the hike as it was, and I certainly don't regret doing it over 3 days. 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). Please enable javascript to access the full functionality of this site, View full screen Kowmung River via Cambage Spire; Kanangra Walls to Mt. Im pretty sure that they werent having fun as we blundered along the side of Mt Berry! Two of the features most spoken of in the Kanangra-Boyd National park are the Kanangra Falls and Kanangra Walls. Cyclists will want to bring their mountain bikes to explore the parks fire trails. Today is a day of sustained climbing. 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. A unique form of tall open forest occurs in the Kedumba Valley, dominated by Camden white gum, an endangered species limited to these populations. 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. During spring, peer into the undergrowth where you might see the antechinus, a small, rodent-like marsupial. petered out above the the 650m descent to the Coxs River. . have conquered. We car-camped at Boyd River campsite the night before, and were up early for a 7:30am start. wilderness walk was the best thing for the June Long 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. biggest descent of the day, down to Gabes Gap, and from there it was all fell outside. The walk is best done in the cooler months, as there are plenty of ups and downs, and limited water options along the way. Generally considered a challenging route. Otherwise, continue along the track for a further 2km to Mobbs Swamp, a convenient campsite for the night. For a while it was like a winter wonderland, but we soon Once on the ridge above Dex Creek, we tried In quick succession we passed the three hour round trip to Kanangra to pick up the other car. Time:2 hrs Distance:6 km Fitness:E Skill:EM Ascent:60 m, Excellent panoramic views from this easy-to-visit lookout off Narrow Neck Peninsula, Time:4 hrs Distance:9 km Fitness:E Skill:EM Ascent:160 m. A relatively easy day walk with excellent views at a number of points along the way. Drop down into Little Cedar Gap, and climb on the fire trail, and then on another track, to the bottom of Narrow Neck Peninsula. Information submitted on this form, including any personal details, will be a matter of public record and will be stored in the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) records system. They breed from November to January. Kanangra Walls > Mt Cloudmaker > TiWilla Plateau > 100 Man Cave > Campagnoni Pass > Willa Butress > Kowmung > Orange Bluff > Brumby Spur > Gingra Track > Kanangra Walls. This descent is what earns the trail a Hard grading. This track descends quite steeply down a narrow ridge, but . Mt Cloudmaker is the highest in the Gangerang Range. Cloudmaker and Guouogang are eroded remnants of Ordovician quartzite. The Coxs River is fairly wide and shallow (usually) just across from Nicole at a lookout on the climb up to Cloudmaker. 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. trails, the relevant topographic maps should be carried on most walks. We were forced to place billies under drips from the cave roof to collect water. Most saddles between Mt Berry and Mt Strongleg offer a flat grassy area. A small knoll not too far ahead was a great vantage point for some shelter only for the storm to blow itself out before it reached us. The K2K, or the "Katoomba to Kanangra" walk is a ~ 60 km trail (from the Katoomba train station to the Kanangra Walls Car park), which takes the bushwalker on a scenic traverse through the Blue Mountains National Park and the Kanangra-Boyd National park via the Coxs River. 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. A good idea to follow the map for this one to ensure you stay on track. There are numerous routes that can be taken. Shuttle by car from your Katoomba accommodation to the start of the walk. on the right ridge, but backtracking because they thought they had the 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. Situated to the south of Katoomba in the Blue Mountains and the Kanangra-Boyd National Parks, this folded belt or "Rim Rock" area is markedly different from the Permo-Triassic sandstone dominated landforms which comprise the rest of the Blue Mountains. Wombats frequent these roads, so please be careful while driving. Your next park adventure starts here. Much of the walk is through wilderness, for which there are no signs, and tracks in places are vague. Completely overgrown and path does not exist any more. We were obviously not the first to use it as there was a well There are several well known landmarks in the park, such as Mount Cloudmaker, Kanangra Walls and the Thurat Spires. Gabes Gap is the low point on the walk, the path through the gap is steep in both directions. a walking stick - Mt Cloudmaker is on the Kanangra Walls to Katoomba route and on the route from Ti Willa Plateau to Kanangra Walls. Points to remember: dirt road out to Kanangra had lots of pot holes and muddy areas that we would find challenging if we werent in a 4x4, lots of Roos on the road too! I hope it remains a difficult and raw walking trail for self sufficient hikers. Keep your eyes peeled for echidnas and lyrebirds, particularly during summer. 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 trip will be done over 4 days as per the itinerary unless: When I receive your application, I will review it and then contact you. Jonathan posed on a So again, follow the map. Day 1: Kanangra Walls to Mt Cloudmaker to Dex Creek (13km, 400m ascent) From the car park at Kanangra Walls, follow signs to the Plateau Track. This has been a big help to drive the final nail Into my navigation planning! [4] The Abercrombie River National Park is situated a short distance, further southwest. 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 You will then receive a full information pack containing everything you need to know to prepare for and attend the trip. - Brennan Top . adding layer after layer of clothing as we cooled down, the wind picked 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. Some of the tracks on the ground may be heavily overgrown, or non-existent. Stop at the top of the steps and peer out over Kanangra Deep to Kanangra Walls, and in the distance, Mount Cloudmaker, which is often circled by mist. The plateau is traversed by the Kanangra Walls Road and can be accessed either from Oberon or Jenolan Caves. Let's do it in a day. are useful and generally contain more, and more accurate, information on 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. Click on thumbnails for large images - Fullscreen ( Fullscreen Requires JavaScript) Sarah at Kanangra Walls looking towards Mt Cloudmaker Thurat Spires View from Mt Stormbreaker Our route from the Kowmung, was via Roots Range to Gingra Range and then to Kanangra Walls where we had lunch in a sheltered cave on the eastern end of the main plateau. As we turned Sign up to a newsletter filled with hiking hacks, ideas and inspiration. Water was a bit scarce - we continued up the track a short way Not to be copied, duplicated or used for any purpose without permission. 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. Or alternatively, push on to Dex Creek, combining Days 2 and 3 into one. It is possible to walk continuously from this walk to Katoomba and Narrow Neck. The campground provides easy access to the Kanangra-Boyd Lookout walk, which is wheelchair friendly and takes only 10 minutes to complete. However, they can be crowded at times. The Gangerang Range mountains in this area have delightful names, Mt High and Mighty and Mt Stormbreaker among them. [5], About 1,000 flowering plant species occur in the Blue Mountains, in some 40 plant communities. You can find out more about how DPE handles the personal information it collects online by reading our privacy policy. I got picked up by a very generous friend at 3:45am, reached Kanangra in time to see the walls at dawn, climbed up Mt Cloudmaker, signed the last page of the logbook there about 10:00am then carried on to Katoomba. From this latter lookout the Waterfall Walk takes you down into a gully to Kalang Falls. 2WD accessible. Develop new skills, learn how to prepare for your next hike and remain safe while navigating the trail. 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. 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. 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. Your trip intentions will be emailed to your emergency contact. This page was last edited on 27 October 2022, at 06:56. and found The plateau is traversed by the Kanangra Walls Road and can be accessed either from Oberon or Jenolan Caves. If requested, you will be credited for any photos you provide and can ask they be deleted at any time. The first part of the walk was quite easy, being out along the Plateau itself. The man's car was found yesterday in the Kanangra Walls car park with his mobile phone and personal items inside.
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