Cascade Trail track head car park +

	Cascade Trail track head +

	Cascade Trail track head +

	Thredbo River near Cascade Trail head +

	Threbo River Valley from Cascade Trail +

	Cascade Trail +

	Threbo River from Cascade Trail +

	Cascade Trail +

	Looking to the Ramsheads from Cascade Trail +

	Threbo River near Cascade Trail +

	Threbo River winding through the valley +

	Bridge over the Thredbo River on the Cascade Trail +

	Crossing the Threbo River +

	Looking upstream along the Threbo River from the Cascade trail crossing +

	Cascade Trail south of the Thredbo River +

	Granite Tors +

	Cascade Trail at the tree line south of the Threbo River +

	Snow gums beside the Cascade Trail +

	Cascade Trail +

	Snow gums forest along the Cascade Trail +

	Ice crystal growing from the the Cascade Trail +

	Twisted gum +

	Grove of dead gums +

	Views to Victoria from the Cascade Trail +

	Signpost at Bobs Ridge +

	Trees at Bobs Ridge +

	View from Bobs Ridge +

	Rocks and tress from Bobs Ridge +

	Valley view from Bobs Ridge +

	Boulders at Bobs Ridge +

	Tor at Bobs Ridge +

	Looking up at Bobs Ridge from the south +

	Looking along the southern side of Bobs Ridge +

Since this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.

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Drive to Cascades Trail track head
A park entry fee is required for driving into the park. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Covered in snow part of the year	Alt = 1597 m
This walk leads through an extreme alpine environment and all walkers must be well prepared. During summer, be prepared for both very hot and cold weather, high winds, rain, snow, extreme UV levels and some sections of snow or ice on the ground. Before starting this walk, check advice with Snowy Region Visitor Information Centre (02) 6450 5600, the weather forecast and the snow conditions then change your plans as needed. These notes, grades and walking times have been written for use in the summer months only. Between May and the end of October, this walk is likely to be covered in snow/ice, visitors should be carrying and be prepared to use snowshoes or cross country skis. When there is a chance of significant snow on the ground, visitors will need particularly strong navigation and snowcraft skills - tracks and signage may not be visible. For most visitors, it is best to consider this walk closed during the colder months.

Dead Horse Gap	Alt = 1543 m
Dead Horse Gap is a relativley low mountain pass in the Great Dividing Range at 1582m AMSL. It was once a meeting place for Aboriginal groups in the summer, where they would perform ceremonies and trade with each other. In nature the pass acts as a funnel for the migration of insects and birds[1]. In the early 20th century, the pass became increasingly popular with stockmen, who brought sheep and cattle to the mountains each summer.[2]

(0 km) Cascades Trail track head to North side of Thredbo River Bridge track Track: Hard - servicetrail	Length = 2.13 km	Time = 44 mins
	Climb = 100 m	Descent = -48 m
From the car park (on the Alpine Way 5.4km west of Friday Drive), this walk follows the 'Cascade Trail' sign[3] along the management trail and around the locked gate. The trail soon leads past a 'Wilderness Entry' information sign[4] as it winds along the side of the hill, keeping the Thredbo River below[5] and to your right. The trail leads up the side of the hill moderately steeply[6], crossing a few small creeks[7][8] before leading back down to cross another creek, very close to the Thredbo River[9]. Here the trail continues through the valley for about 400m to find an intersection with a track[10] (on the right, leading to a bridge), just before the trail crosses the Thredbo River[11].

(2.13 km) North side of Thredbo River Bridge track to Bobs Ridge Track: Hard - bushtrack,servicetrail	Length = 2.72 km	Time = 1 hr 4 mins
	Climb = 212 m	Descent = -19 m
Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads downhill along the narrow track[12] to cross the Thredbo River on the flat, narrow, metal bridge[13]. Then, a short track leads to an intersection, meeting again with the Cascade Trail[14] (now on the other side of the creek crossing). Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads uphill along the management trail[15], away from the Thredbo River. The trail soon bends left and crosses a smaller creek[16], then winds up out of the valley, passing some short granite tors[17] (on your right). Here the trail bends right and leads up into the snow gum forest. The trail climbs up along the ridge (with a view across the valley to Thredbo behind) and about 900m after entering the snow gum forest, the trail flattens out for a few hundred metres (passing a faint track on your right which leads to a clearing). The trail then begins to climb again and after about 200m, leads through a section of dead snow gums and continues uphill to find a 'Bobs Ridge' sign[18] near a few large granite outcrops (on your right) and some great views.

Bob's Ridge	Alt = 1785 m
Bob's Ridge is a highlight along the Cascades Trail. The ridge is signposted[19], and a large granite outcrop is just to the west of the signpost. The rounded boulders vary in shape and size[20]. It is possible to climb up some of the rocks for an even better view. On a clear day, there are expansive views south-west across the Murray River valley into Victoria[21], only 6.5km away. There are many interesting rock formations to enjoy and, if you are quiet, you may see Brumbies that enjoy the grove of trees to the south.

Drive from Cascades Trail track head
A park entry fee is required for driving into the park. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Campsites in the park
Black Perry Rest area
Blue Waterholes Picnic and camping Grounds
Bradneys Gap Camping area
Buddong Falls
Clover Flat camping area
Cooinbil Camping area
Cooleman Mountain Camping Area
Coonara Point Camping Area
Denison Camping area
Geehi Picnic Camping Ground
Ghost Gully Camping Ground
Half-way Flat camping area
Humes Crossing Camping area
Island Bend Camping area
Jacobs River Picnic And Camping Area
Jounama Creek Camping Area
Leather Barrel Picnic And Camping Area
Log Bridge Creek Camping area
Long Plain Hut Camping Area
Ngarigo Picnic And Camping Area
OHares Rest Area
Pinch River Camping area
Ravine Camping area
Rock Flat Camping Area
Rocky Plain Camping Ground
Running waters Camping area
Scotchies Yard Camping area
The Pines Camping Area
Thredbo Diggings Camping area
Three Mile Dam Camping area
Tom Groggin Picnic And Camping Area
Wares Yards Camping Ground
Willis Camping Area
Yarrangobilly Village Camping Area
Yachting Point Camping area
Yolde Camping Area
No Name camping area


Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Paddy Pallin Adventure Centre	Thredbo Turnoff, Jindabyne	(02) 6456 2922	32.1 km
Larry Adler Ski & Outdoor	3 Nuggets Crsng, Jindabyne	(02) 6457 2233	34 km
Wilderness Sports	Nuggets Crossing, Jindabyne	1800 654 168	34 km
Snowy Camping World	106 Sharp St , Cooma	(02) 6452 2729	83.6 km
Tumuts Fishing Camping & Outdoor	56 Wynyard St , Tumut	(02) 6947 1100	136 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Bob's Ridge Trail.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Bob's Ridge Trail Click to re-center search
2	KHN02	Fire Tower MT YOUNGAL	19 km (to the NW)
2	1227833	Commsite INGEBIRAH TRIG	22 km (to the SE)
1	1227830	Country Energy/Monaro County Council Site JINDERBOINE HILL	38 km (to the ENE)
3	EUC03	Bald Hill via EUCUMBENE	53 km (to the NNE)
6	MSS06	C & E Tower MT SELDOM SEEN	64 km (to the S)

Fire Danger
This walk passes Monaro Alpine 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)
This walk passes Southern Slopes 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.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

°C (feels like °) km/h from the % humidity     (as at ) Wed       17° Wind easing. Partly cloudy. Thu 7°|16° Partly cloudy. Fri 7°|13° Mostly sunny. Sat 0°|10° Partly cloudy.

Kosciuszko National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page

Region: South Coast & Highlands
Park fees Camping Facilities
Current Park Closure information for Kosciuszko National Park
Closure information last downloaded Sunday 27th of September 2015 07:00 AM
Closed areas: Thredbo Diggings campground closed to caravans
Thredbo Diggings campground is currently closed to all caravans and camping trailers due to continuing wet conditions. There will be limited sites available for tents. Caravans and camping trailer sites are available at Ngarigo, Island Bend and Tom Groggin campgrounds. For more information please phone (02) 6450 5620.

Closed areas: Island Bend campground partially closed due to maintenance
Partial closure of Island Bend campground due to maintenance. Camp sites are now available at the lower camp at Island Bend in Kosciuszko National Park. Other sites have been fenced and will remain closed for 6 to 12 months following capping works to ameliorate the asbestos risk and to allow for revegetation. Please observe all signs and closures. For more information, please contact Andrew Miller at the NPWS Jindabyne Office or on 0427 437391 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page. Download a map of the closed area.

Closed areas: Winter road closures
The following roads will be closed until the October long weekend, unless weather allows them to be opened in late September:

• Behrs Flat trail
• Blue Waterholes trail
• Broken Cart trail
• Bullocks Hill trail
• Cabramurra - Khancoban Road (KNP5)
• Cumberland trail
• Four Mile Hill trail
• Geehi Dam Road (Olsen's Road)
• Goobragandra Powerline Road
• Kings Cross Road
• Link Road
• Long Plain Road
• Major Clews Road
• Manjar Road
• Perisher to Charlotte Pass
• Pocket Saddle Road
• Port Phillip trail
• Tantangra Dam Road
• Three Mile Dam access trails
• Davies Plain track

and all associated subsidiary roads and access trails.
The Murray River crossing into Victoria at Tom Groggin campground is closed until 29 October 2015 due to winter road closures by Parks Victoria. There will be no access into Davies Plain, Mt Pinnibar and Tom Groggin fire trails in the Victorian Alpine National Park.
Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, please contact the NPWS Tumut Visitor Centre on (02) 6497 7025 or the NPWS Snowy Region Visitor Centre on (02) 6450 5600, or visit the NSW National Parks safety page.

Closed areas: Thredbo Valley track reopening Sunday 27 September 2015
Sections 1 and 2 (Thredbo to Ngarigo) of the Thredbo Valley track will be reopening on Sunday 27 September 2015. The track from The Diggings to Skitube- Bullocks Flat, Bullocks Hut and Lake Crackenback Resort will remain open. The Bullocks and Muzzlewood tracks will also remain open. For more information, please contact the Snowy Region Visitor Centre, Jindabyne on (02) 6450 5600 or visit the NSW National Parks safety page for park safety guidelines.

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