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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
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 - 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 - 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
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
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 - Pack 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 Katoomba
Map: Katoomba
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
Sun - 06-Oct-2024
1 E - Abseiling
Abseiling for Beginners
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
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
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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