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Hiking near Sydney Dead Horse Gap to Cascades Lookout return
Hiking near Sydney Dead Horse Gap to Cascades Lookout return
Bushwalking track notes, photographs, maps and more for Dead Horse Gap to Cascades Lookout return are found in each of the tabs below
| Dead Horse Gap to Cascades Lookout return |
Track: Moderate
This enjoyable walk starts at Dead Horse Gap, the highest point on the Alpine Way. The walk follows the Riverside track downstream, along the Thredbo River, through the valley and the snow gum forest to the cascades lookout. This walk follows a well defined track and, although close to the road, you can feel a million miles from anywhere. (open in app)
Bushwalking track notes photographs, maps and camping spots for Dead Horse Gap to Cascades Lookout return
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Base maps are used under licence and is © Department of lands Panorama Avenue Bathurst 2795 www.lands.nsw.gov.au Maps that cover the walk area (please always carry maps of the area) Print a map and track notes here
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TerrainPlease note: This is a 'return' style walk and therefore these graphs only show the terrain for the first half of the walk (until the turn around point.) Cross sectional view of the Dead Horse Gap to Cascades Lookout return bushwalking track  Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Dead Horse Gap to Cascades Lookout return 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.
Some more detail of this walks Grading Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk. Gradient Around 1.6km of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps, whilst the remaining 470m has short steep hills. Quality of track Around 1.9km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 160m follows a clear and well formed track or trail. Signs Around 1.6km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 470m has directional signs at most intersection. Experience Required Around 1.7km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 340m requires no previous bushwalking experience. Weather Around 1.6km of this walk is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety, whilst the remaining 470m is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation). Infrastructure This whole walk, 2km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats). Track NotesSince this is a 'return' style walk once you have had enough of the walk, turn around and retrace your steps back to the start.
Getting therePlan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walkPublic Transport links currently not working, sorry
Near byCampsites in the park Black Perry Rest areaBlue Waterholes Picnic and camping GroundsBradneys Gap Camping areaBuddong FallsClover Flat camping areaCooinbil Camping areaCooleman Mountain Camping AreaCoonara Point Camping AreaDenison Camping areaGeehi Picnic Camping GroundGhost Gully Camping GroundHalf-way Flat camping areaHumes Crossing Camping areaIsland Bend Camping areaJacobs River Picnic And Camping AreaJounama Creek Camping AreaLeather Barrel Picnic And Camping AreaLog Bridge Creek Camping areaLong Plain Hut Camping AreaNgarigo Picnic And Camping AreaOHares Rest AreaPinch River Camping areaRavine Camping areaRock Flat Camping AreaRocky Plain Camping GroundRunning waters Camping areaScotchies Yard Camping areaThe Pines Camping AreaThredbo Diggings Camping areaThree Mile Dam Camping areaTom Groggin Picnic And Camping AreaWares Yards Camping GroundWillis Camping AreaYarrangobilly Village Camping AreaYachting Point Camping areaYolde Camping AreaNo Name camping area Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk
A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Dead Horse Gap to Cascades Lookout return.
Weather and Park infoFire 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 7 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
 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:
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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