Dr Darks Cave Fortress Ridge Lockleys Pylon

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Dr Darks Cave Fortress Ridge Lockleys Pylon

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28 Dec, Sat 9:25AM Dr Darks Cave Fortress Ridge Lockleys Pylon
Grade:4/6 Length 12km  ↑500m Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPhotography | A trip that has a strong focus on encouraging people to capture photographs.Public Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.(NEW!!!) 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 Dark’s 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 400 m with 100 m 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.
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From: 28 Dec 2024, 9:25AM 2024-12-28 09:25:00 Australia/Sydney NPA Walk, Dr Darks Cave Fortress Ridge Lockleys Pylon Please check and update times and meeting location. Get latest information at https://bushwalk.npansw.org.au/?activities=dr-darks-cave-fortress-ridge-lockleys-pylon 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 Dark’s 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 7:23am arriving at 9:24am. Meet at Leura station. Dr Darks Cave Fortress Ridge Lockleys Pylon NPA | Paul Lynch
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