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Spring Activities Program01-Sep-2024 to 30-Nov-2024

Sat - 30-Nov-2024
3 M - Day Walk
Mid section - Six Foot Track
From the Megalong Valley , we follow a winding track through bush and farming lands to reach Bowtells Swing Bridge, across the mighty Cox's River. Here we'll enjoy a leisurely lunch. There are great views and resting stops along the way.
Map: Hampton
Fri - 29-Nov-2024
4 MH - Pack Walk
Guthega to Pounds Creek, set up camp and discover the high ranges in Kosciusko.
Multi-day hike Guthega to Pounds Creek, set up camp and discover the high ranges in Kosciusko. Thursday night, stay in Canberra or Cooma. Day 1: We leave our car at Guthega Resort, put on our packs and take our time to walk up to Pounds Creek, passing Illalong Lodge and crossing over the two footbridges we have to cross. Set up camp, we can use this for base camp for the two night. Day 2: Hike up to Little Twynam, Mt Twynam, explore Watsons Crag and the Sentinel and perhaps check out the glacial lakes and go for a dip in Blue Lake or Hedley Tarn. Day 3: Take our time to pack up camp, walk back down to Guthega, stopping off to check out the dam. Arriving back in Jindabyne for a late lunch at the Lake Jindabyne Hotel before we drive back home.
Map: Not Specified
Sun - 24-Nov-2024
4 - Day Walk
Mount Banks Upper Traverse
Mount Banks High Traverse Walk starts from the Mount Banks car park/ picnic ground (/ toilets) and heads up along the tourist route.to the trig point. It cuts across to the Western Wall and 500m abseil point and continues south along the cliff edge for a couple of km. This requires a little light scrambling and has magnificent views of the valley. It then arrives at an end to the ridge, and we drop down a gully to the east to join the Mount Banks Cycle Track. After a few 100m south along the track it arrives at Water Tank Lookout. This will be the lunch point, after which we follow the cycle track back to the car park. This is a relatively straightforward walk with great views. It will last 5 to 6 hrs and I recommend taking a minimum of 2 litres water/ electrolyte.
Map: Mt Wilson
Sun - 24-Nov-2024
3 - Canyon
Sleeper Canyon
This activity is targeted at grade 2 and grade 3 canyoners, and preference will be given to those who attended the recent Ropes Practice Day. There will be a ratio of 3 highly experienced canyoners to 5 participants, and this will provide you with ample opportunities to observe club practice and to ask questions. Sleeper is a beautiful, compact canyon which presents a variety of abseiling challenges that would typically be encountered in bigger canyons, but there are no drops greater than 15m. You will experience a range of rigging, rope management, and belay techniques that you will encounter on other club technical canyoning activities. You will get wet - there are compulsory short swims and wades – so you may choose to wear a wetsuit.
Map: Mt Wilson
Sat - 23-Nov-2024
4 MH - Day Walk
Blackmans Crown
Rain and high winds defeated us last time. This walk involves rock scrambling, ledge walking and possible tape assisted ascent/descents. Glorious views over Capertee valley and the surrounding area. Very exposed on the top of the crown.
Map: Capertee
Sat - 23-Nov-2024
4 MHX - Day Walk
Poseidon Arena: Zeus and Sisyphean Ridges
Find out why this spectacular area must be better protected for future generations. Park at GR 270 183 on Moffitt Trail. Walk east and explore Sisyphean Ridge. Continue east and climb Zeus Minor and then the Zeus Ridge. Explore its remarkable pagodas and rock formations, moving southwards, then descend towards Moffitt Trail and the cars. Scrambling and exposure. About 6k.
Map: Ben Bullen
Sat - 23-Nov-2024
5 - Canyon
Ropes Practice and Centennial Glen Canyon
Ropes Practice at a crag near Mt Boyce followed by Centennial Glen Canyon. Suitable for grade 4 and grade 5 canyoners, working towards leader and leaders.
Map: Katoomba
Sun - 17-Nov-2024
3 - Abseiling
Why Don't We Do It In The Road? (or Serendipity) Canyon
This is really 2 short canyons joined by a very pleasant 45 min creek walk through eucalypt forest. The upper section is relatively dry but the lower section is wet with abseils in waterfalls and swims. The water will still be chilly so a good wetsuit is recommended. There are 6 abseils with the lower ones into deep pools. At the end there is a great little glow worm grotto and then a short swim up the Wollangambe to the exit track. I have used the original name for this canyon (named after the Beatles song). At some stage it got changed, presumably because it is used by tour companies and Serendipity sounded better? This canyon is rated for experienced canyoners (grade 3).
Map: Wollangambe
Sat - 16-Nov-2024
3 M - Creek
Hat Hill Creek
The creek has waterfalls, short swims, wading, open creek sections, and constrictions with beautiful mossy walls. Downstream of Hat Hill Creek plunges into the Grosse. Members must be confident swimmers. Wet suits are recommended. Helmets are mandatory. Bring dry bags. Change of clothes for the walkout. We will be in and out of the creek most of the day.
Map: Mt Wilson
Sat - 16-Nov-2024
4 - Day Walk
Springwood Shark Head Cave Circuit
Springwood station-Sassafras Gully-Glenbrook Creek-Sharkhead Cave- lost World Lookout. Glenbrook Creek-Magdala Gully- Springwood. Great views, interesting rock formations, rock overhangs, rockpools, camp cave. Much of the walk through cool rainforest. Steep scrambly ascent to lost World Lookout via Sharkhead cave requires agility. Several steep accents, descents. Suitable reasonably fit adventurous members
Map: Springwood
Mon - 11-Nov-2024
3 - Day Walk
Indigenous art on the Eastern side of Yengo National Park
This walk (appropriately on Remembrance Day!) will visit some ancient rock art. I have not visited the site before, but am hoping it will be easy to find and in reasonably good condition - no guarantees! My understanding is that there is a plaque at the site and there has been some excavation by anthropologists but the site is otherwise relatively undisturbed.The walk will probably only be practical for members who live in central or Northern Sydney or the Central Coast. Even then, it will be a lot of driving and not much walking. The drive is about 1 hour 45 minutes from Sydney CBD - I could collect walkers at Sydney Central station or Hornsby or Peats Ridge. The walk follows a fire trail and then what I expect to be a slightly overgrown track. The total distance out and back will be about 6 km so will only take a couple of hours.
Map: Not Specified
Sun - 10-Nov-2024
4 - Day Walk
Glenbrook Creek Kanuka Brook- Circuit
Glenbrook station-Glenbrook creek-Kanuka brook Grey-hat Falls-Crayfish pool-Redhands cave-Jellybean pool-Glenbrook station Interesting rock formations- overhangs. Rockpools. Beautiful waterfall. Rough tracks, rock hopping, easy scrambling.
Map: Penrith
Sat - 09-Nov-2024
5 - Abseiling
Chert Incline
Descend the old chert and timber incline near Mt Vic, exiting via a pass on the eastern side. Exposure, scrambling and abseiling. Afterwards if there is time and interest we may do various abseils around the Mt Boyce abseil practice area. This activity is suitable for grade 5 advanced canyoners and grade 4 working towards advanced, however a safety ratio will need to be reached before accepting grade 4 canyoners.
Map: Mt Wilson
Sat - 09-Nov-2024
5 H - Day Walk
Little Crater Ridge
We will explore some of the country on the southern side of Erskine Creek. Starting at Pisgah Rock, we will make our way to the junction of Erskine and Lincoln creeks before making the "exhilarating" climb up the narrow ridge directly opposite. Once up top we will carry along the cliff edge, taking in the views, before joining Little Crater Ridge proper. Our return route to Erskine Creek will be the ridge on the northern side of Big Crater, where we will stop part way down to ponder the who, why and when of an ancient mystery cairn and stone arrangements. Return to road via Jack Evans track. About 9.5 Kilometers, mostly off track. Less if we can leave a car at the top of Jack Evans. Will involve some rock scrambling with some exposure.
Map: Penrith
Mon - 04-Nov-2024
5 - Day Walk
Wollangambe Minus One Access Recce
From Mount Wilson, come down to the big bend and cross the Wollangambe at GR 543 915, then follow a series of ridges around the Geronimo and Whirlpool Canyons to descend back into the Wollangambe at GR 526 914 or GR 519 915. Return the same way. About 12 km. Scrambling and exposure. Exploratory.
Map: Wollangambe
Sun - 03-Nov-2024
4 - Day Walk
Redledge to Rockpile pass
This walk is back on the program. Last time it was listed there was reports of a land slip. This has been investigated and does not affect the route. So....walk out on narrow neck road from the locked gate to Redledge Pass. We do not descend the pass but follow the ledge around to Rock Pile pass where a 4 meter climb is required (tape supplied) and a shuffle along a narrow exposed ledge. You need to be confident with the exposure on the track and at the climb site. Great views of Megalong. Then skirt back through the edge of Coral swamp to Narrow neck road. Probably 5-6 hrs duration.Iif time permits we may take part of the original walkers track to Diamond falls area, then climb up the hill to the paked cars.
Map: Katoomba
Sun - 03-Nov-2024
5 - Abseiling
Rope Practice for Leaders and Co-leaders
A rope practice day in the lower Blue Mountains for Canyon Leaders, Working Towards Leader and Grade 5 Advanced Canyoners. Practice rope techniques and discuss changes to the canyoning program.
Map: Springwood
Sat - 02-Nov-2024
4 MH - Day Walk
Ridges South of Dingo Creek
From the Waratah Ridge car park, this walk follows a ridge North to Dingo Creek and returns along another ridge. Mostly off-track, open ridge walking. About 12 km.
Map: Wollangambe
Tue - 29-Oct-2024
5 - Day Walk
Cliffs Above Gospers Creek
Park one car at GR 851 970 and another one at GR 858 975 on Mountain Lagoon Trail. From the first car, descend towards the cliffs above Gospers Creek at about 849 972 and explore multiple cliff lines towards the east. Exit near the second car and drive back. About 6 km. Scrambling and exposure. Exploratory.
Map: Mountain Lagoon
Sun - 27-Oct-2024
2 - Abseiling
Ropes Practice Day for Members of the Canyoning Program
Come along to Mt York and brush up on your rope skills as we start the summer canyon season. Prussiking practice, descenders - slowing, stopping and locking off, know your knots and SWOT up on safety.
Map: Mt Wilson
Sat - 26-Oct-2024
5 H - Day Walk
Lower Grose. Bike Hike and Lilo.
Ride out along the Grose Road firetrail to the point where Kariwoga Ridge meets the main ridge. We will leave our bikes here, chained and concealed. Descend to the Grose, via the walking track, where we inflate our lilos for a lazy drift downstream to Springwood Creek. Return to the bikes via Kariwoga Ridge taking in the views of the river we have just floated down. Please no plastic lilos! Only robust rubberised canvas ones in good condition. This trip will not go ahead if the river is at a dangerous level.
Map: Kurrajong
Sun - 20-Oct-2024
4 MHX - Day Walk
Pagoda Spurs and Ravines West of Genowlan Creek
Find out for yourself why this unique area must be better protected for future generations. Park at Airly Mountain or on the plateau at GR 250 324. Walk to the top part of The Grotto, then north to the bottom end of Ladders Defile. After a quick visit, explore the highly dissected terrain of pagodas, slots and spurs to the east, bounded by Genowlan Creek gorge. Return via Lyrebird Defile. Scrambling and exposure. About 6km.
Map: Glen Alice
Sat - 19-Oct-2024
4 MHX - Day Walk
Burra Korain
Approx 13k out and back walk with fantastic views at the end. Mainly on track with possible overgrown sections.
Map: Mt Wilson
Sat - 19-Oct-2024
3 M - Day Walk
The Grand Cliff Top Walk
Let’s discover our new 2 day hike. Wentworth Falls to Katoomba, accommodation to be sorted once numbers are set. 19ks. No need to carry our camping gear! Day 1: 11ks, Wentworth Falls to Gordon Falls (near Leura) Day 2: 8ks to KatoombaPosted 13 October: Change of plan. This walk will now be completed in a day. Saturday 19th October. Start at Wentworth Falls, Darwin Walk. 8:30am. Finish Scenic World. Distance 19ks.
Map: Katoomba
Mon - 14-Oct-2024
3 - Day Walk
Burra Korain Ridge and views over Crayfish Creek
From Ridgewell Road, Blackheath, side track along Burra Korain Ridge and check out an eastern spur to the cliff line which overlooks Crayfish Creek.
Map: Mt Wilson
Sun - 13-Oct-2024
Meeting
AGM
Annual General Meeting venue Don and Karins Place 1030 (see sent emails for address or contact secretary) Blackheath
Sun - 13-Oct-2024
4 - Day Walk
Rookery Nook Sunday 13th Oct 2024
Rookery Nook is a pleasant 4-5 hr walk. It starts at the Fortress Ridge car park along Mount Hay Road. We head due west for about 1km along the ridge and turn north for a few hundred metres to a lookout up the Grose Valley. We retrace our steps south and follow an unnamed creek towards Katoomba Creek. We join a ledge north about halfway up the cliff line and continue to an old camping spot with logbook and some interesting photocopies of newspaper articles about nearby Arethusa Falls. Then we make a short, tape assisted descent to a lower ledge. Exposure is very limited. We follow the ledge for a couple of hundred metres. It gradually thins out and there is a bit of exposure along the last 20 metres, but that does not have to be walked. From here there is a stunning view backwards to Arethusa Falls and forwards up the Grose Valley. Then we retrace our steps to the car park
Map: Katoomba
Sat - 12-Oct-2024
1 E - Abseiling
Abseiling for Beginners Day Two Cancelled
Members must have completed Practice Day One (6 Oct, 2024) before attending this activity. Day Two will be held on Saturday 12 Oct at a location to be decided. It will involve revision of Day One then a local canyon led by Onni Elliot. Members will need their own equipment - helmet, harness, descender, carabiners, safety lanyard and prusik cords. [Note the 1E grade assigned to this activity is a canyon grade, not a walk grade.]
Map: Mt Wilson
Sat - 12-Oct-2024
5 H - Day Walk
Faulconbridge to Lawson Part 2
Part 2 of this walk starts where Part 1 finished; at the end of Winbourne Road Hazelbrook. We take the L6 trail before going bush, making our way to Woodford Creek. We then make our way up and along a ridge that takes us to Blue Mountain and the start of the Lawson Ridge Fire Trail. This section is the shorter of the two. Also requires a car shuffle.
Map: Katoomba
Sat - 12-Oct-2024
3 - Canyon
Tiger Snake Canyon
A classic Grade 3 Canyon, it is narrow and twisting, with five abseils, but no swims, so great for early in the season. There are two constrictions, the first has a three short drops and a longer one at the end. This section is wet but only up to your knees. The second section involves abseiling into a spectacular narrow dry section of canyon. Total distance 9.5kms.The longest abseil is 23m. Meet at Clarence / Zig Zag Railway turn off at 8.30am to car pool to Old Coach Road Carpark.
Map: Mt Morgan
Sun - 06-Oct-2024
1 E - Abseiling
Abseiling for Beginners Cancelled
A Two Day Practice Session for members who have not abseiled previously. Members must have been with UBMBC for 6 months and completed three bush walks and a non-abseil canyon (eg Grand Canyon, Du Faurs Canyon, Nobles Canyon) with the club. The canyoning waiver on the club website must be checked. Instruction and practice will be led by Canyon Leaders and Advanced canyoners from UBMBC. Day One will be held on Sunday 6 Oct at Mt York. It will cover abseiling equipment, ropes, anchors, safety, abseiling technique, belay, knots, tie offs, prusiking and self rescue. Skills will be practised and participants assessed. Day Two will be held on Saturday 12 Oct at a location to be decided. It will involve revision of Day One then a local canyon led by Onni Elliot. Members will need their own equipment - helmet, harness, descender, carabiners, safety lanyard and prusik cords. [Note the 1E grade assigned to this activity is a canyon grade, not a walk grade.]
Map: Mt Wilson
Sat - 05-Oct-2024
5 D - Canyon
Canyons Northside of Bells Line
Two short unpublished canyons on the northern side of the Bells Line of Road. On the way to the second canyon we'll check out Interesting rock formations and have lunch at a lookout with great views of the surrounding hills and valleys. Scrub and some off track walking/scrambling. Car shuffle required. Approximately 8 abseil pitches upto 30metres depending upon if we take the wet or dry line. There is a compulsory short wade generally around thigh or knee deep. The wet line involves abseiling in a waterfall followed by a short swim or wade. Total distance approximately 6km. This activity is suitable for grade 5 (advanced canyoners) or grade 4 (working towards advanced canyoners). A safety ratio will need to be reached before accepting grade 4 canyoners.
Map: Mt Wilson
Sat - 05-Oct-2024
3 M - Day Walk
Coach Galleries
The Coach Galleries are several overhang caves near the Old Coach Road on the Newnes Plateau. The walk is only 5 km, starting from the Tiger Snake car park and returning along the Old Coach Road. There are excellent photographic opportunities and the walk will be conducted at a slower pace. Half the walk is off track with some scrambling along rock faces. Bookings open on Tuesday 1st Oct. No bookings before that day please.
Map: Cullen Bullen
Sat - 05-Oct-2024
4 MH - Day Walk
Wild Dogs - Tinpot circuit
A long time since we walked in this area. The Tinpot circuit is one of my favourites, last time covered with scrub so let's hope that enough people have been through to reduce it. From Dunphy's go to Tinpot then a walk down the open ridge  to the Cox's River and up Quartpot Ridge about 500 metres in elevation to Tinpot Mountain. Along the ridge past Iron Pot to return. A good introduction to the area
Map: Jamison
Mon - 30-Sep-2024
3 M - Day Walk
Part 2 cliff line at Medlow Bath Station Street
Walking from Belgravia Street, Medlow Bath. We will check out Eagles Nest, Marks Tomb, Garden of the Gods, Wonderland Track and the pagoda studded cliff line.
Map: Katoomba
Sat - 28-Sep-2024
3 M - Day Walk
Dargans Arch & Gooches Crater
8km walk is to Dargans Arch and Gooches Crater. Dargans Arch is a remarkable rock formation, then N along the ridge to Upper Wollangambe River, which will be a log crossing. We will continue to a high pagoda for great views then to the camping cave next to Gooches crater. Explore the upper rim of the crater and the lower area before returning.
Map: Wollangambe
Mon - 23-Sep-2024
3 M - Day Walk
Mermaids Cave and explore following cliff line, Blackheath.
Paul Harris Memorial Lookout, track towards Mermaids Cave, off track rock pagodas and explore top of cliff line.
Map: Katoomba
Sun - 22-Sep-2024
3 M - Day Walk
Grand Canyon Walk
The Grand Canyon is a classic Blue Mountains walk situated at the end of Evans LO Rd, Blackheath. Walking the canyon itself usually takes two hours. The walk is about 3 km, all on track, but we will explore Lizard Rock, part of the Horse Track, Harris LO, Old Point Pilcher and Beauchamp Falls. There are steep ascents with a lot of steps and possible wet feet. We should finish early afternoon. This walk is suitable for less experienced walkers.
Map: Katoomba
Sun - 22-Sep-2024
4 MH - Day Walk
Kamarah Ridge, Jungaburra Ledges, Wilkinson Hill
The walk starts on the Bells Line of Road (BLOR) about 1.5 km east of Bell (See attached GPS trace.) It heads down Kamarah Ridge and cuts south towards Jungaburra Brook (JB). We join a climbers’ ledge half-way down the cliff line, follow this east on the northern side of JB, cross over the brook and continue west along the southern side of JB. We climb up onto the western end of Wilkinson Hill (WH) and visit some great viewpoints on the west and south of WH – Kestrel Lookout, Corkscrew Rock (not shown on this trace). We head north off WH and follow the ridge back to BLOR. Total time approx. 6hrs. Walk half off track through open bush. Limited exposure.
Map: Mt Wilson
Sat - 21-Sep-2024
5 H - Day Walk
Faulconbridge to Lawson Part 1
I was originally going to do this walk in one hit then thought better of it. This section starts at the end of Highland Road Faulconbridge from where we take the track down to Linden Creek. We then climb a ridge that takes us to the Linden Ridge Fire Trail, passing through some impressive tall timber at the start, before it gives out to heath on Linden Ridge itself. Next is a descent to Woodford Creek and a short easy ridge to the L6 fire trail, and more impressive tall timber. We finish at Winbourne Road Hazelbrook. We will need to do a car shuffle.
Map: Katoomba
Sat - 21-Sep-2024
3 M - Day Walk
Porters Pass Blackheath
A circular track walk encompassing Porters Pass and Centennial Glen. Approx. 7km with 250m ascent. We’ll pass several waterfalls, some great lookouts, secluded grottos and more!
Map: Mt Wilson
Sat - 14-Sep-2024
4 MHX - Day Walk
Bell to Wollangambe Crater
Bell station to Centre of Universe pagoda, Wollangambe River & Crater and Cave. Awesome views.
Map: Wollangambe
Thu - 12-Sep-2024
4 MHX - Day Walk
Ridge between Popeye and Hole in the Wall canyons
Walk out along the ridge between Popeye and Hole in the Wall Canyons, exploring along the way. Return by the same route or, if possible, by the next ridge to the East. Exploratory for the leader.
Map: Rock Hill
Mon - 09-Sep-2024
3 M - Day Walk
Mystery Pits, Upper Blue Mountains
12 square deep pits have raised a lot of speculation, We will visit 7 of them. 4 are on private property in which permission has been granted. Finally, the question has been answered as to why.
Map: Katoomba
Sat - 07-Sep-2024
5 H - Day Walk
Mid Mountains Wander
From the Linden Ridge Fire Trail we negotiate a side ridge down to Woodford Creek before climbing up the other side to join another ridge that will take us to Blue Mountain and the start of the Lawson Ridge Fire Trail. The first ridge is scrubby in places but not difficult. I have nick named it “Golf Ball Ridge” for reasons that will become obvious. The second ridge is more open and pleasant to walk along and Woodford creek is a delight. There are lower mountains views to be had in places and the boronia and other wild flowers should be on display. We will need to do a car shuffle.
Map: Katoomba
Sat - 07-Sep-2024
4 MH - Day Walk
North of Wentworth Falls
Explore new region of Nth Wentworth Falls via ridge to overlook the junction of Wentworth ck & Blue Mts ck & then head south via a hanging swamp to climb out at the end of Henderson Rd.
Map: Katoomba
Wed - 04-Sep-2024
3 M - Day Walk
Furber Steps Glute Workout
Wednesday glute workout on the Furber Steps. The 3.2km return trip takes about 45minutes, with 200m elevation. This is a training event - go at your own pace. 5pm sharp start at the Katoomba Falls Kiosk near Katoomba Caravan Park. Bring a head torch.
Map: Katoomba
Mon - 02-Sep-2024
3 MX - Day Walk
Faulcons Nest and Turtle Falls, Faulconbridge.
We will be walking down a spur line to Linden Creek, with some side excursions to Lindens tributaries to check some natural and manmade points of interest.
Map: Springwood

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