There is a logbook on Mt Cloudmaker, dedicated to the memory of Kathleen Jones. We spent 15 minutes climbing down to a rock ledge for Losing the track turnedout to be a problem as the terrain was very hard on Len and his knees. There are numerous routes that can be taken, and these notes only point out the most commonly taken route. The key difficulties of this walk are in the distance to be covered each day, and the large amount of elevation change. 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. The other car you will need to get to Kanangra Walls. Much of the hike is through wilderness, for which there are no signs, and tracks in places are vague. 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. My toes were Keep your eyes peeled for echidnas and lyrebirds, particularly during summer. You may also be walking through regrowth that is dense and head high in places. shelter only for the storm to blow itself out before it reached us. Carlon's Farm. 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. 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. Awesome! Then we meandered along the Kilpatrick Causeway to Crafts Wall, 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)*. uphill. Jonathan . 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. The walk became abit of a forced march to the cars and the promise of some dry clothes. Following the big descent to the Coxs River, this was a long We walk out along the Narrow Neck plateau along a fire trail, a distance of 10km. 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. Many parties have run into trouble over the years, and walkers need to be competent navigators. Presumably this was to try to reduce erosion on the Click on thumbnails for large images - Fullscreen ( Fullscreen Requires JavaScript) was a small cairn and log book, but it is not exactly a mountain that you Splendour Rock is a truly spectacular place, a prominent rock outcrop from where panoramic views of the southern Blue Mountains can be beheld. putting off the 400m climb down for as long as possible. The road leads to Kanangra Walls. 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. Near the top of Mt Strongleg the trail 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. 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. The trail heads steeply north down the obvious ridge, finishing at Kanangra Creek where you can fill up with water. Expansive mountain gorges, magnificent lookouts and a series of wild and scenic rivers give a special edge to Kanagra-Boyd's wilderness. Completely overgrown and path does not exist any more. The views in this section are excellent, with the spectacular Kanangra Falls and Kalang Falls in full glory after rain, and the magnificent Thurat Spires glowing red in the morning light. 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. 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. For directions, safety and practical information, see visitor info. 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. Or alternatively, push on to Dex Creek, combining Days 2 and 3 into one. 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. 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. Tom Brennan : website@ozultimate.com : updated 1999-06-14, OZultimate.com - Canyoning Near Sydney - Bushwalking NSW - Tom Brennan. Our first port of call was Kanangra Walls Lookout, which offers majestic views of the steep gorge country in this part of the world. *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. three legs is better than two when it comes to walking across the 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. Does this hike info need updating? It takes in two excellent viewing areas - the first peers over the Kanangra Creek Gorge with Mt Cloudmaker to the north-east and the main ridge of the Blue Mountains beyond; the second takes in Kanangra Falls and the rugged ravines at the head of the gorge. These are in fact a set of climbing spikes fixed into the rock. This is a steep climb to start with but eases off, passing through pleasant open forest. Kanangra to Katoomba requires a long car shuffle. 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. 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. 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. Mt Cloudmaker was only a short way past Rumble Knoll, although it was At times the track was difficult to follow, particularly when it crossed rocky sections; we lost the track when sidling Mt Berry and blundered around on a rocky, fern covered slope, but then found the track again (thankfully) when we headed up to the ridge. Being a self-supported bushwalk, the idea is that everyone brings their own gear and food for the weekend. I teach the empowering skill of bush navigation through my regular navigation training weekends and am happy to provide follow up training on my guided bushwalks including the Katoomba to Kanangra hike. 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 . Two of the features most spoken of in the Kanangra-Boyd National park are the Kanangra Falls and Kanangra Walls. Plan your water supply very carefully! During spring, peer into the undergrowth where you might see the antechinus, a small, rodent-like marsupial. The next 4km was one long climb, punctuated by the occasional Enjoy superb scenery, abundant wildlife, cycling and walking. The next section is the longest climb on the walk. As we turned Kurrajong trees are found in abundance where limestone outcrops occur, and in sheltered gullies rainforest species (including red cedar) and blue gum are found. They breed from November to January. The total distance of the walk is 52km, with a total of 3044m of ascent and 2991m of descent over the 3-4 days! crack. Other well-known landmarks are Mount Cloudmaker and the Thurat Spires. 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. Over the crest of Mt Berry was the The trail continues along the east side of Yellow Dog Ridge to the flats below Mt Dingo. Cloudmaker and Guouogang are eroded remnants of Ordovician quartzite. 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. Let someone know before you go. Your trip intentions will be emailed to your emergency contact. We car-camped at Boyd River campsite the night before, and were up early for a 7:30am start. 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. The carrying of your pack and gear - you need to carry your own gear and food. Topographic maps of the area to be shared 1 between 2. This makes the last day a long and difficult day despite the distance being only 13.2km. . Len S had put this three day walk on the BWOC calendar mainly because I'd convinced him it was a good walk, neither of us had been to 100 Man Cave before, and he loves Kanangra. Join one of my informally yet professionally led and well organised expeditions in one of the most spectacular wilderness areas in New South Wales. In 1984 I walked the section from the Coxs River to Kanangra Walls and by 1985 I had completed the remaining section between Katoomba and the Coxs River. 31/5/03 - 1/6/03. Likewise there are numerous flat grassy areas between Mt Yellow Dog and Medlow Gap. My first complete walk of the entire route in one go was in 1986. From Kanangra Walls, we follow the scenic ridgeline to Mt Cloudmaker and on to 100 Man Cave where we will camp for two nights enjoying the ambience of this great spot. 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. Well, plans should always be fluid and ours didnt quite go as expected. You'll want to make sure you spend some time at Kanangara-Boyd lookout which overlooks Kanangra Walls and Mount Cloudmaker, Kanangra Waterfall Walk (which only takes about 30 minutes), the Mount Emperor loop (epic for bike riders) and Boyd River campground which is fitted out with vehicle access. I would highly recommend his walks and training to anyone and will be looking forward to the next adventure.". 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. 100 Man Cave to Kanangra Walls via Mt Cloudmaker Distance: 13km. 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). I do this by more than just taking people on organised bushwalks. Kanangra Creek - Marooba Karoo - Mt Cloudmaker - Kanangra Walls carpark: Day 1 - Mount Guouogang. Kanangra Walls > Mt Cloudmaker > TiWilla Plateau > 100 Man Cave > Campagnoni Pass > Willa Butress > Kowmung > Orange Bluff > Brumby Spur > Gingra Track > Kanangra Walls. 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. Pause Kanangra Tops at the south-eastern end of the Plateau is one of the Permian outliers. From Craft's Wall, we headed down into the small saddle and up the 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). The park was established in 1969. Report of a Katoomba to Kanangra trip - and back! There are several well known landmarks in the park, such as Mount Cloudmaker, Kanangra Walls and the Thurat Spires. Russells Needle; Grant's Head; Nattai - Grant Head Spur, Emmetts Flat, October 2004. Take the north east branch, which keeps close to the northern edge of the tops. 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. Kanangra-Boyd National Park. Good navigation and prior knowledge of the route is therefore essential. 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. For details on how to get to Kanangra Walls, see the information in the Kanangra Walls region, to the right. The off to Mt Cloudmaker and down to set up camp on Mt Stormbreaker. 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). of the bush we found we were two ridges east of where we should have This track descends quite steeply down a narrow ridge, but . A classic 3-4 day hike through the heart of the southern Blue Mountains, View towards Katoomba from Kanangra Walls, showing the Gangerang Range along which the route travels, About the Kanangra to Katoomba (or Katoomba to Kanangra) Walk. The bush Play. There are isolated residual cappings of Permian sandstone in a few places but here the Palaeozoic basement rocks, which are elsewhere buried well below the Permo-Triassic Measures, are on the surface as high land. The walking trail is rough and faint in places. However, One last steeper section gets you to the top. 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. 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. The plateau is traversed by the Kanangra Walls Road and can be accessed either from Oberon or Jenolan Caves. 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). 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. Continuing along the track from Mt Cloudmaker for about 1km brought Keep to the right of the cliff until you can walk up a gully on to the tops. both north and south and endless photo opportunities. 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! Further east, in the Coxs River area, is the large Kanimbla granite batholith, implaced during the Carboniferous period. ", "K2K is one of the best walks I have ever done. in things like that. Considering our late start we opted for lunch here while we could Most saddles between Mt Berry and Mt Strongleg offer a flat grassy area. . The free NSW National Parks app lets you download maps and explore parks, things to do and places to stayall without mobile reception. 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. Keep your eyes peeled for echidnas and lyrebirds, particularly during summer. It ended up taking us an hour just to travel the one kilometre So, Len abdicated as Leader and passed the baton on to me, Shane and I would lead the group for the rest of the weekend. Avoid a turn off to the right to Dance Floor Cave and ascend a short climb on to the plateau proper. The track took us up and over Mt Cloudmaker, along the knife-edge line of Rip, Rack Roar and Rumble, Mt Stormbreaker, Mt Berry and eventually back up to Kanangra Walls. Mt Cloudmaker is on the Kanangra Walls to Katoomba route and on the route from Ti Willa Plateau to Kanangra Walls. Yellow Dog Ridge. - Rock climbing to descend off plateau, 2.7km: Rockclimbing to descend off of the plateau. Cyclists will want to bring their mountain bikes to explore the parks fire trails. It contours for a further 2.5km until you hit a fire trail, at White Dog Ridge. The climb is about 8m, but could be difficult for some people with a full pack. This descent is what earns the trail a Hard grading. Tom and Nicole. Or continue on down a short set of steps to the lookout platform for an even better view. Kanangra Walls lookout gave spectacular views of the walls and the rest of the hike along the top - Kilpatrick Causeway, Craft's Walls, Mount Berry, Gabes Gap, Mount High and Mighty, Mount Stormbreaker, Rip, Rack Roar and Rumble knolls and Mount Cloudbreaker the highest point in the distance.
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