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16 Oct, Fri				Glen Trig
Grade:6/6		Length	6km		Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
Early start. From the Glen Davis Camping Ground, climb to the top of Glen Trig via the canyon route. Return the same way. Stunning views of the Wolgan and Capertee Valleys. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Mount Morgan 89311S and Gospers Mountain 89311N View

16 Oct, Fri 9:29AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 7: Rushcutters Bay to Watsons Bay
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	160m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) Co-leader: Heather Lakiss. We will walk from Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads in sections. This week we walk from  Rushcutters Bay to Watsons Bay along the water front. Attractions : Double Bay Beach; Exclusive suburb of Point Piper; Rose Bay Foreshore; Strickland House; Nielsen Park; Vaucluse House; Palsley Bay Reserve; Gibsons Beach.  The walk ends at Watsons Bay where you can have Fish and Chips at the famouse Doyles and have a swim; Ferry ride across the beautiful Sydney Harbour with million-dollar views. View Esther's future walks View video CBM Part 2   Observe social distancing. Bring hand sanitizer. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Watsons Bay Map: Watsons Bay Limit: 13. View

17 Oct, Sat 9:58AM				Cherry tree walk
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	50m	Sydney Branch
Esther
Walk along 114 cherry trees Map: bowral Limit: 6. View

17-18 Oct, Sat-Sun				Pagoda Spring Tour
					Branch
Janine K.
Option #1: Destination Pagoda Circuit - tbc 4 to 5 hour drive with short and medium walks. Dobbs Drift Lookout, Marangaroo Creek South, Lost City Lookout site, lunch and guided tour of Marangaroo Swamp by expert ecologists. Broad Swamp and ‘Temple of Doom’ if time and road condition permits. OR Option #2: Angus Place Circuit - tbc 4 to 5 hours walking. Twin Gully Swamp in a pre-mined state. See damage caused by mining at East Wolgan or Carne West Swamps. Stop at Birds Rock and then Wolgan Falls - both threatened by longwall mining. Route and sites depend of road condition on day. Time: 10:30am for 11am sharp departure. Finish 6pm. Meet: Lithgow Visitor Information Centre car park, 1137 Great Western Hwy, Lithgow. Recommended: 4 wheel drive and all wheel drive SUV (limit of 4 to a car). Car pooling: Please indicate if you can car pool, or need a lift. BYO: Bring your own morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, drinking water (do not share food or water). Wear good walking shoes & bring wet weather gear. COVID plan: Keep > 1.5 metres apart; only 4 to a car; BYO hand sanitizer; wear masks; if you are sick, unwell, have COVID19 symptoms, or awaiting COVID19 test results, you are not permitted to join event; install COVIDSafe App. Strictly limited numbers: Maximum of 20 people for each tour. Essential bookings: https://www.gardensofstone.org.au Optional: Self organised car camping on Newnes Plateau. Contact Keith Muir 0412 791 404 For more information: janinemkitson@gmail.com or 0428 860 623. View

17 Oct, Sat 7:30AM				Pantoneys Crown via Baal Bone Point
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	900m	Sydney Branch
Mark G.
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) Rising majestically from the Capertee Valley, Pantoneys Crown is an impressive site from any angle and on this walk via the rugged and spectacular Baal Bone Point we will enjoy the superlative views this mesa affords those who scale its heights. Rock scrambling and off-track walking. Location: Gardens of Stone NP Map: Ben Bullen 89314S View

17 Oct, Sat				Wanganderry Pass Fire Trail to the escarpment
Grade:4/6		Length	12km	500m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked) This walk is along the first part of the Bonnum Pic track.  Leaving the fire trail there are a couple of steep gullies to negotiate before joining an old fire trail and then a bush track leading to the escarpment.  Wildflowers are prolific and the view spectacular. Steep rough track, slippery creek crossing, fallen trees, unfenced cliff edges Location: Nattai NP Map: Hilltop 8929-2N Limit: 16. View

18 Oct, Sun 9:05AM				Harbour Circle: Part 2 Greenwich to Woolwich
Grade:3/6		Length	15km	300m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Nearly fully booked) This is Part 2 of a 60 km, four-day walk, circling Sydney Harbour with the Sydney Harbour and Gladesville Bridges as its eastern and western points. Walk starts from Greenwich Point Wharf to Woolwich Wharf. This is a magnificent walk focusing on the Harbour itself – the expanse of water, the bridges, islands, urban bushland and city skyline. The route winds along parts of the foreshore, into bays and on to headlands, through bush, along historic streets and over grand bridges. Bring water, snacks and lunch. Optional drink at the pub.  Some slippery sections. View Esther's future walks View video CBM Part 2   Steep and slippery sections Social distancing to be practised Location: Sydney Harbour Map: Sydney Harbour Limit: 12. View

19 Oct, Mon				Baulkham Hills Heritage Trail
Grade:2/6		Length	10km	100m	Sydney Branch
John H.
This walk follows the parks and bushland along Quarry and Toongabie Creeks where some of the earliest settlers set up fruit orchards. We will also visit the Rose garden at Roxborough Park. It will be led by guest leader Renate Wood. Some uneven track surfaces with road and creek crossings. Location: Baulkham Hills Map: Prospect 90302N Limit: 14. View

19 Oct, Mon 9:22AM				Castle Head
Grade:3/6		Length	16km	500m	Sydney Branch
Allan P.
(Fully Booked) Walk out along Narrowneck Trail to Castle Head. Great view to Ruined Castle and Mt Solitary. Cars and bicylces may be encountered on Narrowneck Trail. Location: Katoomba Map: Katoomba 89301S and Jamison 89302N Limit: 17. View

20 Oct, Tue				Grampians
					Sydney Branch
Esther
(Cancelled) Cancelled due to Covid View

20 Oct, Tue				Griffiths Walk
Grade:3/6		Length	8km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Mike M
(Fully Booked) A circuit walk through varied vegetation including forest and open heathland. A short detour to a lookout gives views along the coast. There are many birds and a lovely lunch spot by the creek. Rough track, slippery rocks and creek crossing. Location: Barren Grounds NR Map: Barrallier 8929-3N Limit: 14. View

20 Oct, Tue				Joadja North NR
Grade:3/6		Length	8.5km	300m	Southern Highlands Branch
Sue M.
(Fully Booked) Joadja Nature reserve was created in 2001. The management trail meanders through Eucalypt forest to a rocky lookout giving views over creeks and farmland. Returning to the Wombeyan Caves Rd we cross and walk a little way to another fire trail and lookout towards Wombeyan Caves. This is a lovely lunch place. Rough fire trail and unfenced cliff edges. Location: Wombeyan Caves Rd Map: Barrallier 8929-3N Limit: 14. View

20 Oct, Tue				The Boxvale Track
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	350m	Southern Highlands Branch
Joan L.
(Fully Booked) A circuit walk which includes the old tramway track, tunnel and lookout giving views towards the Blue Mountains. Rough tracks, creek crossings and some steep sections. Location: Mt Alexander NR Map: Mittagong 89292S Limit: 14. View

20 Oct, Tue 10:11AM				Toongabbie to Blacktown
		Length	8.3km		Sydney Branch
Theo H.
Start at Toongabbie Station, follow Girraween Creek, next Greystanes Creek, via Metella Reserve, Blacktown Rd. to Prospect Park, William Lawson Park and Timbertop Reserve, finishing in Myrtle Street to take bus 722 to Blacktown for a well-deserved cup of coffee. Mostly flat with some little ups and downs. View

21 Oct, Wed 8:30AM				Blackheath to Hanging Rock
Grade:3/6		Length	14km	320m	Southern Sydney Branch
Sheila W
(Nearly fully booked) Starting at Blackheath Station, walk through the Campbell Rhododendron and then along Burramoko Fire trail to Baltzer Lookout and down to Hanging Rock, then return to Blackheath Station. Steep and slippery sections. Location: Blue Mountains Limit: 12. View

21 Oct, Wed				Grampians, Victoria
					Sydney Branch
James M.
(Cancelled) Cancelled due to Covid Location: Grampians NP View

21 Oct, Wed 9:35AM				Narrabeen Tramshed to Moon Rock
Grade:3/6		Length	12km	200m	Sydney Branch
Mike P.
Narrabeen Tramshed to Moon Rock via Deep Creek Reserve, Garigal NP, and Slippery Dip Trail. Contact leader for full times - email preferred. Location: Garigal NP Limit: 12. View

22 Oct, Thu				Parramatta River, Concord foreshore trails
Grade:1/6		Length	5km		Sydney Branch
Sandra C.
Rhodes Station, Brays Bay, Rocky Point and Rhodes Station. Amble the foreshore paths of Brays Bay, Kokoda Track Memorial, Rocky Point loop and return to Rhodes Train Station. Short street walk to the established foreshore paths, close river views some steps on the Concord Foreshore Trail near Rivendell. Limit: 12. View

23-25 Oct, Fri-Sun				Lost Chord Crater, Lee Castle and Labyrinth Peak
Grade:6/6					Sydney Branch
Yuri B.
(Fully Booked) A 3-day pack walk. Day 1: Park at Benjang Gap, GR 300 930. Walk to Lee Creek and then upstream to GR 328 904. Take water for the day (or carry from home). Climb to Lost Chord Crater, continue to Lost Chord Saddle, then climb south west on Tal Tal Ridge to about GR 339 890. Descend into a tributary of Lee Creek at about GR 330 884. Take water for high camp and next morning, climb westwards and camp at around GR 324 885. If time permits, explore high cliffs to the south east (we may even camp there). About 12 km. Day 2: Spend the morning exploring Lee Castle immediately to the north west, then descend into Lee Creek, take water for the high camp and the next day and climb to Labyrinth Saddle (eastern end) at GR 315 903. Then climb Labyrinth Peak, GR 311 901, to camp. About 6 km. Day 3: Return to the Labyrinth Saddle. Explore around to the north and north east. If possible, descend into a tributary of Lee Creek at around GR 316 909; otherwise return to the saddle and use a known descent route to the north. Walk back to the cars. About 8 km. Exploratory. Scrambling and exposure. 6M, M333E. Location: Wollemi NP Map: Talooby 89324N View

23 Oct, Fri 10:10AM				Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads: Section 8: Watsons Bay to Bondi Beach
Grade:3/6		Length	11km	270m	Sydney Branch
Esther
(Fully Booked - Ask leader about waiting list) We walk from Parramatta to Shoalhaven Heads in sections. This week we walk from Watsons Bay to Bondi Beach. Highlights: Rivercat ride across the beautiful Sydney Harbour with million-dollar views; Lady Bay Beach Nudist beach, Lightkeeper's cottage, Hornby Lighthouse; the famous "Gap"suicidal spot; incredible rock formations and cliff rock views; The Federation Cliff Walk wanders through Sydney's most famous ocean cliff lookouts that are breathtaking, parks, historic sites, harbour views, and more. We end our walk at the world famous Bondi Beach where you can have a well earned beer. And, oh, did I mention whales? View Esther's future walks View last week's tracking and photos   https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/rushcutters-bay-to-watsons-bay-db53e24 Observe social distancing. Bring hand sanitizer. Steep and slippery sections Location: Watsons Bay Map: Watsons bay Limit: 17. View

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