Patterson Hill via Grose River and Vale of Avoca

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Patterson Hill via Grose River and Vale of Avoca

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31 Jan, Wed 9:00AM Patterson Hill via Grose River and Vale of Avoca
Grade:4/6 Length 10km  ↑480m Southern Sydney Branch
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Swim | A trip that involves swimmingWalk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longPublic Transport | There are public transport options to and from this activity.Starting the walk via the Vale lookout and great views over the lower Grose River, then the Vale of Avoca trail to the Grose River. Follow the river upstream to swimming pools. The Paterson Hill off-track section begins from here, a steep climb to Paterson hill from the creek confluence. Look for log book near cairn. Enjoy view and return down spur to Cabbage Tree Creek, then follow creek to Grose River. Anyone wanting an easier walk can remain at the Grose River swimming pools and enjoy a swim. Return via The Wire Track, a short but steeper track that joins the fire trail to the parked cars. Hazards: Hazards include unfenced cliff edges, slipery rocks, deep water swimming holes.
Map: Kurrajong 90304N Limit:20.
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From: 31 Jan 2024, 9:00AM 2024-01-31 09:00:00 Australia/Sydney NPA Swim and Walk, Patterson Hill via Grose River and Vale of Avoca Please check and update times and meeting location. Get latest information at https://bushwalk.npansw.org.au/?activities=patterson-hill-via-grose-river-and-vale-of-avoca Starting the walk via the Vale lookout and great views over the lower Grose River, then the Vale of Avoca trail to the Grose River. Follow the river upstream to swimming pools. The Paterson Hill off-track section begins from here, a steep climb to Paterson hill from the creek confluence. Look for log book near cairn. Enjoy view and return down spur to Cabbage Tree Creek, then follow creek to Grose River. Anyone wanting an easier walk can remain at the Grose River swimming pools and enjoy a swim. Return via The Wire Track, a short but steeper track that joins the fire trail to the parked cars. Meeting at Richmond Station for car pooling to the start of walk at the end of Cabbage Tree Road, a 15 minute drive from the station. Meeting at the station at 9 am for the train from Central dep 7:34, arr 8:54. Patterson Hill via Grose River and Vale of Avoca NPA | Paul Lynch