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28 Dec, Sat 9:25AM				Dr Darks Cave Fortress Ridge Lockleys Pylon
Fully inside Blue Mountains City Council
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	500m	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 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 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. View

30 Dec, Mon 9:39AM				Colliers Causeway
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	400m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Walls Ledge, Colliers Causeway and Porters Pass. Old tracks, creek crossings, scrambling, muddy sections. Location: Blackheath Map: Katoomba Limit: 16. View

4 Jan, Sat 7:30AM				October Creek Canyon – Du Faur Creek Canyon – Joes Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) When the heat of summer is upon us, where do you head? To a Blue Mountains canyon to cool off and revive body and soul! On this trip we will experience not 1 but 3 canyons with Du Faur Canyon being the main course. The equally spectacular, but much shorter October Creek being the entree, and the Joes Canyon the dessert for what promises to be a superb day swimming, paddling and savouring these amazingly beautiful locations. I can promise you an amazing aquatic time! You'll need a helmet, wetsuit and I recommend a flotation device such as a surfmat, and life jacket as there are some longish swims involved. Rock scrambling/off-track walking/swimming. Location: Blue Mountains NP Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 12. View

13 Jan, Mon 9:03AM				Bedford Creek Pools
Grade:4/6		Length	13km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Visit Adams Lookout before heading down to Bedford Pool. Cross Bedford Creek and explore beyond Lester Pool. Return back to Bedford Pool. Visit Terrace Falls and Victor Falls on the way back to Hazelbrook Station. Creek crossings could involve wading, as stepping stones tend to be slippery at Bedford Pool. Some off track. Location: Hazelbrook Map: Katoomba Limit: 15. View

18 Jan, Sat 8:40AM				Burra Korain Ridge and Head
Grade:4/6		Length	14km	440m	Southern Sydney Branch
Paul L.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Starting from Ridgewell Road Blackheath and turning off the road to follow the ridge trail to Burra Korain Head. Out and back on rough track about 14Km with 400m ascent. Views over Grose River valley and Victoria Creek from head. Party limits apply in declared wilderness area of eight. Hazards: Rough track that fades away, slippery rocks, cliff edges, prickly bushes. Location: Blackheath, Blue Mountains Map: Mount Wilson 89301N Limit: 8. View

18 Jan, Sat 8:00AM				Twister and Rocky Creek Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	6km	100m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked) Twister Canyon is, without a doubt, one of the most fun canyons you can do without needing to abseil as it has multiple pools in which to jump and swim or, in places, scramble down. It isn't very long and usually takes about 3 hours and then runs into Rocky Creek Canyon. I plan to do Rocky Creek just before the big swim and reverse back up the canyon, depending on water levels. Participants must have the following, helmet, wetsuit, PFD and waterproof pack or inner bag. Rock scrambling on slippery rocks. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 12. View

25 Jan, Sat 8:00AM				Ironpot Mountain~Tinpot Hill~Galong Creek circuit
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
Galong Creek offers the adventurous walker multiple waterfalls to admire as well as numerous swimming holes to enjoy in an area not often visited deep in the Megalong Valley. Rock scrambling. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Jenolan 89303N Limit: 12. View

26 Jan, Sun 7:30AM				Wollangambe 2 Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) If you've ever liloed Wollangambe 1 Canyon and wondered what it's like downstream, then this is your chance to find out. Stunning cliff lines, gorgeous pools with several side trip canyons worth investigating and lots more! Participants must have the following, Helmet, flotation device such as a lilo or surfmat, PFD and waterproof pack or inner. Rock scrambling between the pools. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Wollangambe 89312S Limit: 12. View

5 Feb, Wed 8:30AM				Drawing Room Rocks and Flatrock Pool
Grade:4/6		Length	5km		Milton Branch
Jon R.
Short walk on well made track. It's uphill but worth the effort for spectacular views from the unique natural rocky lookout. Bring morning tea to enjoy on top. We then hop back in the cars for a scenic drive through Kangaroo Valley to Upper Kangaroo River and another short walk to Flatrock pool for lunch and a swim.  Depart: Mick Ryan Park Milton 8.30 am.  Travel: 168 km return.  Contact leader essential for time and details.....subject to change Location: Barren Grounds, Kangaroo Valley View

8 Feb, Sat 8:00AM				Birrabang Canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	7km		Sydney Branch
Mark G.
One of my favourite fun and easy canyons to do is definitely Birrabang! There are no abseils and only a couple of very short swims under 15 metres, some of which you can avoid by climbing around. It has a few lovely cascades and as a bonus has some truly spectacular pagodas as you walk out via the exit track. Participants should bring a helmet and a wetsuit, as although there aren't many swims, the water you wade through is cold. Rock scrambling and short swims. Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Mt Wilson Limit: 20. View

10 Feb, Mon 8:29AM				Sand Hole to Glenbrook Gorge
Grade:4/6		Length	9km	300m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Station St to Sand Hole. Follow Glenbrook Creek downstream. Visit Blue Pool and Jellybean Pool. Make our way to the Gorge for a look. If time allows explore further in. Back track to Gorge Track up to park entrance and walk back to Glenbrook Station. Some off track. Creek crossings. Rock scrambling. Track down to Sand Hole is steep. Sand on rocks could be slippery. Close to creek at times, so some possibility of getting wet. Location: Glenbrook Map: Penrith Limit: 15. View

17 Feb, Mon 8:50AM				Faulconbridge to Springwood
Grade:4/6		Length	14km	450m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Descend gully down to Sassafras Creek. Visit Clarinda Falls and Numantia Falls. Possibility of a swim at the junction of Sassafras and Glenbrook Creeks. Some off Track. Some rock scrambling. Some moss covered rocks encountered. Plenty of creek crossings. Usually don’t get your socks wet. But some can have wet slippery rocks. Location: Faulconbridge Map: Springwood Limit: 15. View

21 Feb, Fri 9:40AM				Jungaburra
Grade:4/6		Length	10km	350m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
Turn off Kamarah Ridge and descend to ledge above Jungaburra Brook. Follow this upstream past the rock climber's ascent. Shortly after cross over Jungaburra Brook and follow the ledge on the other side, downstream. Climb to Wilkinson Hill for views over the Grose Valley. Then back to Bells Line of Road via Jinki Track. Half walk is off track. Some rock scrambling. Close to cliff edge at some points. Map: MtWilson Limit: 8. View

24 Feb, Mon 8:50AM				Faulconbridge fire trail to Grose River and swim
Grade:4/6		Length	15km	320m	Sydney Branch
Janet R.
Drivers required. Please state if driver or passenger. Meet in Faulconbridge station car park. Drive 4 km to start of Faulconbridge fire trail. Walk 6 km. Then down to Grose River, another 1.5km . Opportunity to swim, it's a wonderful part of the river. Return to vehicles and back to station. Rough, uneven, steep track, water hazards, ladder, rope over rock can be circumnavigated. Map: Springwood 90304S Limit: 15. View

1 Mar, Sat 8:00AM				Death trap (sheep dip) canyon
Grade:4/6		Length	6km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked) Deathtrap canyon lies in the headwaters of Rocky creek canyon and is a fun creek walk with several short jumps, water slides and one abseil down a sloping cascade/ waterfall. Participants intending to join should be competent abseilers and must bring all the gear required for an abseil including harness, descender, helmet and wetsuit. From the base of this one abseil it is a pleasant walk down Rocky creek to the start of the tourist section. Co-leader is Adrian Barden. As is standard practice and because Adrian will be supplying the rope, there will be a $5 rope levy for wear and tear for everyone coming on this trip. rock scrambling and abseil Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 8. View

8-19 Mar, Sat (08:00AM)-Wed (14:30PM)				Pisgah rock¬Erskine creek¬Dadder Cave¬JackEvans track
Grade:4/6		Length	8km	300m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) This is one of my favourite Summer destinations as Erskine creek has some truly stunning pools for swimming. On this trip for those interested people can bring along their surfmats/lilos and race the rapids from up near Dadders Cave down along Erskine creek to where the Jack Evans track junction. For those who love the water this walk should be on you're bucket list. rock scrambling Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: Penrith 90303N Limit: 15. View

15 Mar, Sat 8:00AM				Deep Pass and River Caves canyon double
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) These 2 canyons are perfect for people who haven't done a canyon before as they are very easy with no compulsory swims and relatively easy scrambles involved. Of course if you want to swim there's plenty of pools along the way to take a dip in. We will have lunch at the cars so you can travel light! rock scrambling Location: Wollemi NP Map: Rock Hill 89312N Limit: 12. View

22 Mar, Sat 8:00AM				Carrington Falls
Grade:4/6		Length	7km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) I haven't been to Carrington Falls for over 2 years so its about time I revisited this truly spectacular location. After visiting the base of the falls I plan to walk downstream to where Stevos Track junction and along the way swim and rock hop our way down the river. Expect lots of swims and waterfalls. rock scrambling and offtrack Location: Morton national park Limit: 15. View

29-19 Mar, Sat (08:00AM)-Wed (14:30PM)				Upper Grose wanderings
Grade:4/6		Length	11km	150m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(NEW!!!) There are parts of the Blue Mountains that are not often visited by the hiking community and this is one of them! It's a shame in a way as the Upper Grose has much to offer the adventurous walker including some stunning pagodas, overhangs and pretty cascades to name a few attractions! Come along and find out for yourself what you've been missing out on! rock scrambling Location: Blue Mountains National Park Map: mt.wilson Limit: 15. View

3 Apr, Thu 9:00AM				Paddle Minnmurra River (#K700)
Passes through 2 LGA's. Shellharbour City Council The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Grade:4/6		Length	16km		Southern Highlands Branch
(SH Paddlers) Keith H.
We launch in the crystal-clear waters opposite the river mouth then head upstream to explore deep into two mangrove forests. We will then paddle further upstream to some very civilised table and chairs near Nungarry Rest Area for lunch before heading back. Participants to provide their own craft & are required to wear a correctly fitted PFD. Tidal. Deep water. Possible wake from motorboats. Limit: 16. View

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