This walk offers a magnificent way to explore the Sassafras Gully, enjoying the lush valleys and deep bushland, as well as the panoramic Martins Lookout. This walk has much to offer, with many views to impress before returning to Springwood Train Station.
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There are Closed areas in Blue Mountains National Park Today's Fire rating LOW MODERATE (No fire ban)
Cross sectional view of the Martins Lookout Loop Walk bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Martins Lookout Loop Walk bushwalking track
Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
These details are new. This new feature still requires more testing and refining. Please use the 'Walker Feedback' for report specific issues. Please e-mail Matt if you have any general comments. Hope you find it helpful.
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length
14km
Time
6 hrs 30 mins
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Grade 4/6
Track: Hard
AS 2156.1
Gradient
Very steep (4/6)
Quality of track
Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Signs
Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Experience Required
No experience required (1/6)
Weather
Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
*This summary of grading information is new and still in testing
Some more detail of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk. Gradient
6km of this walk is very steep and another 6km has short steep hills. Whilst another 1.5km is flat with no steps and the remaining 150m has gentle hills with occasional steps.
Quality of track
7km of this walk follows a rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely and another 4.8km follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles. The remaining (1.6km) follows a smooth and hardened path.
Signs
7km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 4.8km has minimal directional signs. The remaining (1.7km) is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
This whole walk, 14km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
Weather
This whole walk, 14km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
6km of this walk has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) and another 5km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced). The remaining (2.1km) is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
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Springwood, along the Great Western Highway, is the second largest town in the Blue Mountains[1]. Springwood also takes the title for the oldest railway station in the Blue Mountains[2]. There are a variety of shops in Springwood, with quite a few cafes, bakeries and two historic hotels. Springwood was named by Governor Macquarie, when his wife and he stopped for water from a deep glen spring, in 1815[3]. It seems aptly named, with many springs and creeks leading away from the ridge at Springwood, including Sassafras Gully, Magdala Creek and Glenbrook Creek. More info
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Springwood Station
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No. 18 Sassafras Gully Rd Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath
Length = 1.19 km
Time = 23 mins
Climb = 35 m
Descent = -38 m
From Springwood Station, the walk crosses the pedestrian crossing and turns right, passing the shop fronts. The walk continues along Macquarie Rd and turns left onto Homedale St. At the bottom of Homedale St, the walk turns right onto Valley Rd, and then left onto Sassafras Gully Rd. The walk continues to the bottom of Sassafras Gully Rd, in front of house number 18.
(1.19 km)
No. 18 Sassafras Gully Rd
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Int. Victory and Sassafras Gully Trks Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 1.4 km
Time = 33 mins
Climb = 28 m
Descent = -186 m
Veer left: From the end of Sassafras Gully Rd, the walk heads down the hill along the fenceline of house No. 18. The walk passes two signs for 'Sassafras Gully' as it winds to the right at a rock outcrop and down to an unsignposted intersection. Turn left: From the intersection, the walk heads down the hill, keeping the rock outcrop on the left. The walk passes a track on the left (which heads over the rock outcrop) and turns down the hill. As the walk winds down the hill, a few smaller tracks are passed before nearing a creek. The walk crosses the creek a few times as it heads down the gully to a larger creek junction. The walk crosses the junction, then follows the larger gully, soon coming to a 'Sassafras Gully Rd' sign (pointing back the way you came)[4].
(2.59 km)
Int. Victory and Sassafras Gully Trks
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Perch Ponds camping area Track: Hard - bushtrack
Length = 3.1 km
Time = 1 hr 5 mins
Climb = 80 m
Descent = -147 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads down across the creek in the direction of the 'To Wiggins Track' sign[5]. The walk winds along the hillside, keeping the creek on the right, passing a blue track marker[6] which directs the walk to the other side of the creek. The walk now keeps the creek on the left as it winds up to a 'Perch Ponds, Springwood Stn' sign[7]. Veer right: From the intersection, the walk follows the direction of the 'Perch Ponds' sign[8] across the hillside. The walk soon nears the creek on the left, then undulates above it for a short while. The track crosses a steeply banked creek junction, then continues following the main creek (which is on the left). The walk stays near this creek, coming into a campground clearing with large boulders. Continue straight: From the campground clearing, the walk exits the clearing, keeping the main creek to the right, and immediately crosses a side creek. The walk keeps the main creek on the right as it slowly climbs the hillside. The track then heads downhill, passing under a few rock overhangs and soon entering the campground clearing of 'Perch Ponds'.
Perch Ponds Campsite
Alt = 138 m
Perch Ponds is a lovely waterhole, with a clearing suitable to pitch a tent, located at the junction of Magdala Creek and Glenbrook Creeks. The meeting of the two creek provides a relaxing sound of rushing water and a cool spot to rest on warmer days. The campsite is a flat area above the pool marked with a fire scar. A great shady and quiet area for a camp. There are no facilities and water from the creek needs to be treated.
(5.69 km)
Perch Ponds camping area
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Martins camping area Track: Hard - bushtrack
Length = 1.17 km
Time = 27 mins
Climb = 51 m
Descent = -67 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the direction of the 'Martins Lookout' sign across the campground clearing to an arrow bolted to a tree. The walk follows this arrow down the hill and across the creek, and then follows creek, keeping it on the right. The walk leads up the hill away from the creek to a signposted intersection for 'Martins Lookout'. Veer right: From the intersection, the walk follows direction of the 'Long Track' sign, down the hill. The track winds down near the creek and passes a sandy beach access before soon entering a second clearing.
Martins campsite
Alt = 122 m
Martins campsite is an unofficial camping area beside Glenbrook Creek. The camping area is a sandy clearing, opposite cliffs on the other bank. The camping area is situated below Martins Lookout, with Bunyan Lookout up the ridge on the opposite hillside. A quiet and shaded location which can give a great night's sleep.
(6.86 km)
Martins camping area
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Int. Martins Lookout and Bunyan Lookout Trk Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 230 m
Time = 6 mins
Climb = 13 m
Descent = -14 m
Turn left: From the fireplace, the walk heads along the creek bank, keeping the creek near and on the right. The walk then tends left, up the hill to the intersection and pole without a sign.
(7.09 km)
Int. Martins Lookout and Bunyan Lookout Trk
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Bunyan Lookout Optional sidetrip: Route: Hard - bushtrack
Length = 959 m
Time = 38 mins
Climb = 222 m
Descent = -25 m
Veer right: From the intersection, the walk follows the 'Bunyan Lkt' post down the stairs. The walk soon meets the creek and turns left, following the creek for a short distance before crossing at an opening in the shrubs around the creek. From here, the walk follows the cairns (rock stacks) across creek flats before climbing the hill to the base of a small cliff line. At one point beneath the cliff line, the walk ducks through a hole in the rock, then winds up through boulders, following more cairns. The walk continues up the hill, passing through a few more rocky outcrops to reach the informal, unfenced Bunyan Lookout, in a clearing near the cliff line. (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn right to continue along this walk.)
Bunyan Lookout
Alt = 318 m
Bunyan Lookout is an large, unfenced sandstone platform overlooking the Glenbrook Creek valley. Behind the lookout, there is a small sandy clearing, big enough for a few tents. The lookout spans across Glenbrook Creek and sandstone cliffs of the valley.
(7.09 km)
Int. Martins Lookout and Bunyan Lookout Trk
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Martins Lookout Track: Hard - bushtrack
Length = 525 m
Time = 26 mins
Climb = 180 m
Descent = -2 m
Veer left: From the intersection, the walk heads up the stairs and soon begins zigzagging up the hillside for a short time, coming to be under a cliff line. The track heads up stairs which head through the cliffs and winds steeply up to the next set of stairs. The track heads under many wonderful rock overhangs, as it winds its way using stairs to come up to Martins Lookout.
Martins Lookout
Alt = 299 m
Martin's Lookout is an unfenced view on the rim of the plateau, south of Valley Heights. There are views across and up the Glenbrook Creek, and to the Lost Worlds lookout (on the opposite cliffs) which features a small white crucifix. This cross is in memory of Rev. Raymer who was an avid bushwalker in the area. The plaque in the rock at Martin's Lookout is directly opposite this cross.
(7.62 km)
Martins Lookout
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Int. Martins Falls and Magdala Ck trks Track: Hard - bushtrack
Length = 1.71 km
Time = 1 Hr
Climb = 160 m
Descent = -273 m
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk heads away from the cliff edge, keeping the view on the left. The walk continues along the hillside and comes to a three-way marked with a pole (without a sign- on the left). Turn left: From the intersection, the walk heads towards the bottom of the rocky outcrop. The track heads across the hillside under the rocky outcrop and then turns left, descending the hill steeply. The walk winds down the hill for a short time to a signposted intersection. Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the direction of the 'Springwood Stn Via...' sign across the hillside. The walk keeps the valley to the left as it winds down near the creek, on the left. The walk continues down across the creek to immediately lead up the hill into the clearing of Perch Ponds. The walk crosses the clearing to the signs at the other side. Turn right: From Perch Ponds, the walk follows the 'Magdala Gully-Fairy Dell' sign[9], up the hill. The track winds up the hillside for a short time, keeping the creek on the right, then comes to a 'Martins Falls' sign[10].
(9.33 km)
Int. Martins Falls and Magdala Ck trks
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Behind Martins Falls Optional sidetrip: Track: Hard - bushtrack
Length = 29 m
Time = 1 mins
Climb = 1 m
Descent = -2 m
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk heads to the left of the 'Martins Falls' sign (towards the falls). The walk skirts around the edge of the valley, coming under the rock overhang of the falls, and then arriving behind the falls. (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn right to continue along this walk.)
Martins Falls
Alt = 185 m
Martins Falls are at a rock overhang on Magdala Creek, near Springwood, almost 400m upstream from the Glenbrook Creek junction. The water falls off a rock platform, over the overhang into a large pond. There is a faint track leading behind the falls, giving a different perspective of the pond and falls - extra care is required. This is a lovely area to enjoy the cool temperatures on warmer days, and is more spectacular after recent rain.
(9.33 km)
Int. Martins Falls and Magdala Ck trks
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Int. Lawsons Lookout Trk and Fairy Dell Trk Track: Hard - bushtrack
Length = 3.54 km
Time = 1 hr 14 mins
Climb = 206 m
Descent = -105 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads up the gully, keeping the creek to the right. The track winds for a short time, passing a few rocky overhangs as it climbs to a 'Magdala Falls' sign. Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk keeps the valley on the right as it heads up the hill. The walk winds up the hill, crossing the creek after some time. The walk continues up the hill, now with the creek on the left, to an intersection, with arrows engraved in the rock. Turn left : From the intersection engraved with arrows[11], the walk heads down across the creek. The track then keeps the Magdala Creek on the left before crossing for the first of many times. The walk continues up along Magdala Creek and crosses a rock shelf below some small falls, coming to a 'Lawson's Lookout' sign[12].
(12.86 km)
Int. Lawsons Lookout Trk and Fairy Dell Trk
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Lawsons Lookout Optional sidetrip: Track: Hard - bushtrack
Length = 407 m
Time = 11 mins
Climb = 39 m
Descent = -11 m
Turn right: From the intersection, the walk follows the direction of the 'Lawsons Lookout' signs[13], up the hill. The track heads up to a rocky outcrop, where the track turns back on itself and steps through some bushes to the rocky surface of the lookout. (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn right to continue along this walk.)
Lawsons Lookout
Alt = 316 m
Lawsons Lookout, in Springwood, Blue Mountains, is an unfenced rockshelf overlooking the wonderful Magdala Creek valley. The lookout is most easily accessed from Raymond Rd.
(12.86 km)
Int. Lawsons Lookout Trk and Fairy Dell Trk
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Int. Fairy Dell and Picnic Point Tracks Track: Moderate - bushtrack
Length = 135 m
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 13 m
Descent = -1 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the direction of the 'Springwood Station' sign[14] up the hill, keeping the creek on the left of the track. The track stays close to the creek as it climbs the hill, soon coming to a signposted intersection next to the bridge.
(13 km)
Int. Fairy Dell and Picnic Point Tracks
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Picnic Point Optional sidetrip: Track: Hard - bushtrack
Length = 163 m
Time = 6 mins
Climb = 33 m
Descent = -2 m
Turn left: From the intersection, the walk crosses the bridge, following the 'Picnic Point' signs[15]. The walk immediately climbs many stairs which wind up to a the picnic shelter and grass area of Picnic Point. (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn left to continue along this walk.)
Picnic Point
Alt = 331 m
Picnic Point, in Springwood, Blue Mountains, is a quiet, grassy clearing tucked behind the houses above Magdala Creek. The area has a gazebo, picnic table and water tank (water needs to be treated). The clearing has a track leading down to many popular walks, with Lawson's Lookout and Fairy Dell Reserves nearby.
(13 km)
Int. Fairy Dell and Picnic Point Tracks
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Fairy Dell Reserve picnic area Track: Hard - bushtrack
Length = 390 m
Time = 9 mins
Climb = 44 m
Descent = -5 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk follows the 'Fairy Dell' signs[16], keeping the creek on the left. The walk winds up the hill, passing a vandalised building (which has since been reported as demolished by another walker), and continuing up more stairs into a grassy area with picnic tables.
Fairy Dell Reserve picnic area
Alt = 339 m
Fairy Dell Reserve picnic area is a quiet and shady terraced garden at the head of the Magdala Gully. Fairy Dell is situated just south of Springwood in the Lower Blue Mountains. The picnic area has numerous tables, parking and a grassy area for the kids to play. The Fairy Dell Reserve Picnic area is also the starting point for a number of walks down to Magdala Creek, Picnic Point and nearby Lawson Lookout.
(13.39 km)
Fairy Dell Reserve picnic area
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Int. Springwood Ave and Fairy Dell Reserve Walk: Easy - road
Length = 145 m
Time = 3 mins
Climb = 21 m
Descent = 0 m
Veer right: From Fern Dell Reserve picnic area, the track heads up the hill in the opposite direction to the 'Sassafras Gully' arrow on the blue sign. The track reaches the end of a small road, and heads up this road to the intersection with Springwood Ave, next to house number 51.
(13.53 km)
Int. Springwood Ave and Fairy Dell Reserve
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Springwood Station Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - footpath
Length = 269 m
Time = 5 mins
Climb = 11 m
Descent = -4 m
Continue straight: From the intersection, the walk heads across the road and up through the car park. The walk continues up to the main road, Macquarie Rd, and turns left. The walk follows the shop fronts for about 150 metres, then crosses the road at the pedestrian crossing opposite Springwood Station.
Fire Danger This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a LOW MODERATE rating and No fire ban in place. (Tomorrow the Fire Danger Rating is LOW MODERATE, No fire ban.) (Downloaded 8 years ago) Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.
Blue Mountains National ParkLink to official closures and fire bans page Attracting over 3 million visitors annually, Blue Mountains National Park holds some of Australia's most spectacular and diverse wilderness areas. Explore the Grose Valley, with its sheer sandstone cliffs, waterfalls and scenic walking, or enjoy the famous views of the Three Sisters. Easy access makes a day trips very worthwhile, but with such diversity it would be great to stay in one of the many B&B's and spend a few days soaking up the region. Region: Sydney & Surrounds Park feesCampingFacilities Current Park Closure information for Blue Mountains National Park Closure information last downloaded Sunday 27th of September 2015 07:00 AM Closed areas: Grand Canyon walking track The Grand Canyon walking track will be closed from Wednesday 14 October 2015 to mid-June 2016. The closure is necessary to allow work to continue on improving the walking track. Access for canyoners will be on weekends only. Access from Evans Lookout via Beauchamp Falls to the Grose Valley will remain open. Evans Lookout carpark, Loop carpark, and Neates Glen carpark will remain open. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on (02) 47878877 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens Waratah Native Gardens picnic area is closed for maintenance. This includes the Gorge Walking track. No access to the area is permitted.Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact NPWS Hawkesbury area office on (02) 4588 2400 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Closed areas: Prince Henry cliff walk, Leura Blue Mountains City Council wishes to advise that Prince Henry cliff walk between Majestic lookout and the junction with the Leura Cascades walk is currently closed due to a landslip. Detours will be in place and clearly signposted around the affected area. Access from the Leura picnic area to the cascades is unaffected. For more information, please contact Blue Mountains City Tourism on 1300 653 408 or Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Closed areas: Butterbox Swamp track The traditional access to Butterbox Canyon via the endangered swamp is now closed and rehabilitated. No access permitted. Canyoners should use the new track provided. Temporary signage is in place. Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Closed areas: Claustral canyon access change Access to Claustral canyon via the previous route across private land at Mount Tomah is no longer possible due to landholders denying access. Canyoners should respect the rights of Mount Tomah residents and avoid using private land. Alternative access from the west side of Mount Bell has been identified. For more information, please contact the Blue Moauntains Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877, open seven days 9am to 4.30pm, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.
Closed areas: Cahills lookout - Katoomba As a result of a recent bushfire, Cahills lookout remains closed until further notice. For more information, please contact Blue Mountains City Council on (02) 4780 5000.
Closed areas: Waratah Native Gardens Waratah Native Gardens Some areas of this park are closed due to a major landslip event occurring across The Gorge Walking Track. Closed areas include The Gorge Walking Track in the Blue Mountains National Park. A full assessment is underway to determine the extent of damage and to ensure the area is made safe. The Gorge Walking Track is closed at the entry trackhead however the Waratah Native Gardens Day Use and Picnic Area located off Valley Ridges Road Berambing (west of Bilpin) has now been reopened. This closure may be extended and any extension will be posted as soon as possible. For more information, please contact NPWS Heritage Centre on (02) 4787 8877, open seven days 9am to 4.30pm, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines
Last weekend we did this track. We nearly found ourselves on the 6pm news. Apparently we would have been the 2nd such walkers in a few weeks
The section from Peach Ponds back to Springwood via Magdela creak was inmpossible to find a way through. We ended up having to return the way we came. And returning was also tough, we got lost a few times. It is very over grown and the signage not the best. We should have been better prepared, however something needs to be done tothis track. It needs to be cleared or there will be another rescue required.
admin - re: Impossible to find way thr
Super Administrator | 2011-03-25 03:22:29
Richard Crampin wrote:
The section from Peach Ponds back to Springwood via Magdela creak was inmpossible to find a way through.
Hi Richard
Thanks the the feedback, sorry to hear you had such a tough time getting through, glad you got out ok. I have added a note to the track notes explaining that the section is now overgrown and increased the grade of the walk. When we walked it is was signposted and mostly clear tracks. I will send and e-mail to the NPWS to let them know.
Thanks
Matt :)
Mark - Perch Ponds to Springwood via
IP:220.239.162.xxx | 2011-04-23 09:11:21
Hi Matt,
Your word to NPWS has worked. I took family of 4 with 2 kids through and all was well signposted and an easy and now very pleasant walk.
Thank to to everyone for fixing this.
admin - re: Perch Ponds to Springwood
Super Administrator | 2011-04-26 23:46:17
Mark wrote:
all was well signposted and an easy and now very pleasant walk.
Thank to to everyone for fixing this.
Great news.
I am not sure how the NPWS people do all this work, there are so many track and so much for them todo. Glad you enjoyed the walks
Thanks for letting us know.
Matt :)
Hazel - Lost
IP:165.69.2.xxx | 2012-04-03 01:48:27
the two of us had extreme trouble finding our way. within the perch ponds camping area notes, it says "the track crosses a steeply banked creek junction, then continues following the main creek" We think we did that and kept following the track but never got to Perch Ponds campsite. my partner had knee injury by then so we had to go back the way we came.
admin - re: Lost
Super Administrator | 2012-04-03 01:59:28
Hazel wrote:
the two of us had extreme trouble finding our way.
Hi Hazel
Thanks for the feedback. Sounds like a tough day out. I have re-walked the area fairly recently and I hope to get the new notes up on the website in the next few weeks. One of my plans is to break these notes into smaller chunks. That section of writing covers over an hours walking, so hopefully the new notes will make that clearer. I hope your partners knee recovers soon and you can try again.
Matt :)
nabs - long weekend hike
IP:60.241.172.xxx | 2012-04-03 04:01:28
hey matt,
im planning on doing this walk this weekend. is it possible to get some info on the current state of the track?
admin - re: long weekend hike
Super Administrator | 2012-04-03 04:08:52
nabs wrote:
hey matt,
im planning on doing this walk this weekend. is it possible to get some info on the current state of the track?
Great :)
It is a hill area. The notes are ok but far from great - the area has new signs, the tracks where generally clear and mostly easy to follow. A few places down in the main valley there are a few extra side tracks that don't go anywhere, but do waste a little bit of time: :)
I doubt I will get the new notes up for this weekend, but I will try - check just before you leave.
Happy walking
Matt :)
Hazel - re: re: Lost
IP:165.69.2.xxx | 2012-04-04 23:15:25
Thanks Matt! I think breaking it down into smaller chunks would be really helpful. Looking forward to the new notes!
Nabs, please let me know how you go with the walk! Me and 3 others might give it another go as well this weekend.
admin - Update
Super Administrator | 2012-04-05 04:15:13
Sorry guys I did not get to the updates as I hoped. I did make a few tweaks that will hopefully make the notes clearer and easier to use. Hope you have a good weekend of walking.
Matt :)
nabs - thats ok!
IP:101.119.17.xxx | 2012-04-06 12:14:18
Hey matt!
no biggies mate. i appreciate the effort you put into this place. we're all indebted! Look gorward to the notes when u get them up.
@hazel... great! Look forward to seeing u out there hopefully. im leaving sydney at 5am. Tomorrow morning and hopefully get an early start. will be me and a friend... ill be in a blue top and white hat (yes i get my gear ready the night before) dont be shy to say hello!
nabs - martins lookout hike
IP:101.119.14.xxx | 2012-04-07 07:15:20
Just did this hike this morning. thoroughly enjoyed the hike but wasnt has hard as i expected. had to stop and work out where we were a few times especially at the first clearing and campsite which i thought was perch pond and we were tossing up whether to cross it. May need to clarify this in the notes ad we had to re-read it a few times.
im the end...with a few decision stops, one rest stop just before perch ponds, one at martins lookout and one long one at martins falls, we managed to do the whole thing in 6 hrs.
by far the highlight was martins fall.
admin - Nabs
Super Administrator | 2012-04-11 14:24:20
Thanks Nabs for the feedback. When I finish writing up the notes I will make sure I cover those bits well.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Matt :)
Molly - T
IP:129.78.32.xxx | 2012-12-21 03:14:30
Hi. Very helpful notes. But it might be good to remove the bracketed bit at 7.62, saying '(This section of track has been reported as very overgrown and difficult to follow, March 2011)'. The track is exceedingly obvious, there are signposts everywhere, and the clear-as-day trail is not overgrown at all unless you count a couple of enthusiastic young ferns that tickle your ankles. If you keep the 'difficult' alert there it might put people off who don't know the area. Magdala Creek is not at her best, alas, and Martin's Falls barely a trickle (don't count on swimming there - not very deep, almost stagnant, and deeply silty).
admin
Super Administrator | 2012-12-21 03:33:10
Hi Molly
Thanks for the feedback. Good to hear it has improved. I was chatting to someone else the other day about how the track is clear again, and I had forgotten to update the notes - thanks for the prompt.
Matt :)
Helmut - Mr
IP:121.211.49.xxx | 2014-07-16 02:00:38
Hi, I would like to do this walk but from Faulconbridge Station. Is there an intersecting point? I also want to camp at ponds or martins camp ground. Is this possible or is victory track camp ground the only option? Could you also tell me if fires are permitted or only fuel stoves? Thanks Helmut
Dirk - Mr
IP:101.170.127.xxx | 2015-01-26 07:17:12
I don't what everyone's complaining about I did the track last year and today and it was the easiest track to follow did the whole track from sassafras gully rd to martins lookout and back in 3.5 hours just wondering the sign saying kings link route have you got any info on this thanks
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not too much longer now :)