Megalong 3 day hike (Relocated to Mount Victoria)
EVENT CANCELLED
This event has been cancelled by the event coordinator.
Close: Thu 7th Jul 2022 (11pm)
Tristan.Flores@nsw.scouts.com.au
gws.region@nsw.scouts.com.au
Evening all,
Due to the forecast sustained rain we have relocated the Megalong 3 day to Lockyers Track at Mount Victoria. In case of flooding and road closure at Old Ford Reserve.
Please see attached amended plan for the 3 days. According to the weather the rain may ease and conditions may improve by our departure.
Day 1 Mount Victoria Station to Mount York campground
Day 2 Mount York campground return to Lockyers Trackhead, proceed to Hartley Vale via Lockyers Track. Camp at Lockyers Trackhead campground.
Day 2 Return to Mount Victoria Station via Lockyers Track and Mount York
Road.
We may practice an off track traverse if the conditions suit.
We can accommodate any Scouts interested in a 2 day who can be picked up by car. Registrations remain open. Start time 9 am at Mount Victora Station on Friday 8th July.
Kind regards,
Tristan
Thursday 30th June 11:38 pm
This activity may be cancelled at short notice due to health requirements.
Covid Safe Plan and QR code check in.
If feeling unwell please stay home.
Practice 3 day, Megalong Valley
Day 1 Old Ford Reserve to Jenolan River flats via Tinpot Hill approx. 16 km
Day 2 Jenolan River flats to Medlow Gap via Knights Deck approx. 9 km
Day 3 Medlow Gap to Narrow Neck Lookout via Tarros Ladder approx. 16 km
Involves river crossings, rough and overgrown tracks, steep terrain, less defined tracks, climb spikes Taros Ladder. Not for those who are uncomfortable with heights. Please note this route includes significant climb in elevation.
Meet Blackheath station 7:30 am carpool or maxi taxi to Old Ford Reserve, Megalong Valley (15 km via sealed road) We can wait for the train from sydney arriving Blackheath 7:37 am. Start at Old Ford Reserve 8:45 am Friday, Finish at Katoomba Sunday 6 pm.
Proposed Route
Old Ford, Green Gully, Dunphys campground (toilet), Ironpot Ridge, Tinpot Hill, Galong Creek, Flaggi Clear, Grand Bluffs, Jenolan River (camp) Wallaroo Point, Breakfast Creek, Blue Dog Spur, Knights Deck, Blue Dog Ridge, Top Black Horse, Kennel Flat, Medlow Gap (camp), Mount Dilbert, Little Cedar Gap, Tarros Ladder, Clear Hill, Bushwalkers Hill, Firetower (toilet), Narrowneck Trail, Locked gate, Golden Stairs carpark, Waterboard Ladders carpark, Cliff drive, Katoomba