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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19 Oct, Sat 9:00AM Patterson Hill via Grose River and Vale of Avoca
Grade:4/6 Length 8km  ↑450m Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
Walk | A bushwalk of any kind short or longStarting the walk via the Vale lookout and great views over the lower Grose River, then the Vale of Avoca trail to the Grose River. Cross the river and pick up track on south side going up stream. Cross river near confluence with Cabbage Tree Creek. 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. 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 off track walking, river and creek crossings, steep exposed rock faces.
Location: Blue Mountains National Park
Map: Kurrajong 9030-4N Limit:12.
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From: 19 Oct 2024, 9:00AM 2024-10-19 09:00:00 Australia/Sydney NPA 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-2 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. Cross the river and pick up track on south side going up stream. Cross river near confluence with Cabbage Tree Creek. 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. 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 carpooling to start of walk at the end of Cabbage Tree Road a 15 minute drive from station. Meeting at station at 9:00am for train from Central Dep 7:34 Arr 8:54. Patterson Hill via Grose River and Vale of Avoca NPA | Paul Lynch