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2 Mar, Sat 8:00AM			Galong Creek Canyon
Grade:5/6	Length	10km	400m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
The middle reaches of Galong Creek hold a wonderful canyon full of cascades and small waterfalls as well as numerous pools you'll want to swim in. This is a very open style canyon with lots of scrambling and people coming should be competent in this activity! Rock scrambling and steep walk down from Tin Pot Hill. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Jenolan 89303N Limit: 12. View

9 Mar, Sat			Devils Throat and the Cliffs of Camp Creek
Grade:5/6	Length	10km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this area, which is part of the Gardens of Stone region, must be protected for future generations. Park cars at spot height 1072, GR 413 058 and follow an old fire trail north east, then a bike track, to approximately GR 422 072. Drop down a ridge and to the left of a gully into East Creek. Head east into Camp Creek Gorge and visit the amazing Devils Throat. Return to East Creek; follow it north to the junction with Carne Creek. Take the bike track at GR 418 074 to return to the cars. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

5 Apr, Fri			Pagoda Spurs and Ravines west of Genowlan Gorge
Grade:5/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Park on the plateau at GR 250 324. Walk down Genowlan Mountain Trail to about GR 255 329 and find a way up a north-south running defile. Check the pagodas around GR 255 332 and to the south of there. From here, check the ravine and slots to the north west, then walk out on the spur to the south at GR 2525 3300. Now, use the next defile to the west to descend and eventually return back to the cars. About 8km. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N View

6 Apr, Sat			Temple of Doom, Lost Ark Point and Indiana Gorge
Grade:5/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Find out why this area, which is part of the Gardens of Stone region, must be protected for future generations. Drive to GR 332 088 on Blackfellows Hand Trail. Walk north through the magnificent Temple of Doom and then continue exploring the pagodas on the east side of the ridge, heading north. Arrive at the high cliffs above Wolgan Valley and then walk to Lost Arc Point. After enjoying the stunning views, proceed under the cliffs and into Indiana Gorge. Check out the amazing Indiana Slot and the rest of this scenic hidden valley. Exit the gorge at the south end and make our way back to the cars. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Newnes SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

14 Apr, Sun 8:00AM			Blue Top & Conjola Creek Tributaries
Grade:5/6	Length	9km	350m	Milton Branch
Jim G.
We will walk out along Blue Top Fire trail, then descend to a tributary of Conjola Creek where we will have morning tea beside a pretty pool. Then look for a way up and out via an unnamed creek. We will end up near cars on Martins Ridge Road. Very rough with several rock scrambles. Most of the walk is off-track. Early start. Map: Tianjara 89271S Limit: 10. View

26 Apr, Fri			West of Genowlan Trig
Grade:5/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Leave one vehicle at GR 243 305 on Glen Davis Road and drive another to GR 249 322 on the plateau. Climb onto the escarpment and walk southwards, enjoying spectacular views. Next, explore the area west of Genowlan Trig. Use Citadel Pass South to descend to the first car. Mostly exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Mugii Murum-ban SCA Map: Glen Alice 89314N and Ben Bullen 89314S View

19 May, Sun			The Castle
Grade:5/6	Length	17km		Milton Branch
Leslie R.
Led by Herbert Frey & Leslie Reddacliff. Ascend via Kaliana Ridge, follow track west around base and ascend to Castle Saddle. Final climb to top, rope assisted. Traverse to eastern end for views over Byangee for lunch. Agility and a head for heights essential. Return via Meakins Pass. Location: Morton NP Map: Corang 89273N Limit: 8. View

24 May, Fri			Mount Banks to Pierces Pass Traverse
Grade:5/6	Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Co-leader Peter Medbury. A spectacular cliff edge traverse, connecting these two iconic destinations. Exploratory for the leader. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mount Wilson 89301N View

26 May, Sun			Ben Bullen State Forest Series: The Northern Valleys
Grade:5/6	Length	8km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Ben Bullen State Forest west of the Great Dividing Range encapsulates, in a relatively small area, everything that is exciting and interesting about bushwalking – incredible rock sculptures, tall pagodas, narrow slot canyons, magnificent caves, verdant forests and more. This unique area is currently under serious threat from mining. Find out why this area must be protected for future generations. All off-track, some rock scrambling and exposure. Location: Ben Bullen SF Map: Cullen Bullen 89313N View

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