Dr Darks Cave and Fortress Ridge
| 28 Jun, Wed 9:18AM | Dr Darks Cave and Fortress Ridge | ||||
| Grade:4/6 | Length | 8.2km | ↑460m | Southern Sydney Branch | |
| Paul L. | |||||
  Walking from Fortress Ridge Track car parking area on Mt Hay Road. Taking in views at Fortress Ridge Rock Lookout, then down the track to Dr Darkes Cave for morning tea. Going past the cave to the cliff side lookout before returning back to the cave. Turn off the track to the cave for a short off-track section to Fortress Ridge Track.
Continue on this track and taking the side track down to Fortress Creek. Return back to Fortress Ridge Track. Lunch spot somewhere with views from the Fortress Ridge track. Return to cars at Mt Hay Road along track. Hazards: Hazards include slippery rocks and loose rocks. Off-track section is 400m with 100m elevation gain and is where loose rocks will be encountered. Grade 4 due to this section of walk, otherwise would be grade 3. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Katoomba 89301S Limit:15. T: From: 28 Jun 2023, 9:18AM 
2023-06-28 09:18:23
Australia/Sydney
NPA Walk, Dr Darks Cave and Fortress Ridge
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Walking from Fortress Ridge Track car parking area on Mt Hay Road. Taking in views at Fortress Ridge Rock Lookout, then down the track to Dr Darkes Cave for morning tea. Going past the cave to the cliff side lookout before returning back to the cave. Turn off the track to the cave for a short off-track section to Fortress Ridge Track.
Continue on this track and taking the side track down to Fortress Creek. Return back to Fortress Ridge Track. Lunch spot somewhere with views from the Fortress Ridge track. Return to cars at Mt Hay Road along track.
Train from Central at 7:23 am arriving at 9:18 am. Meet at Leura Station.
Car pool from Leura Station. Let me know if able to assist with car pooling.
Dr Darks Cave and Fortress Ridge
NPA | Paul Lynch
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