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Date: 13 July 2019
Par�cipants: Kaye Birch, Bernie Hunt, Jacqui Hickson, Tony Hickson, Roslyn Cro�, Robert Sterry, Adrian Jones,
Julie Jones, Ewa Jazwinski, Brian Piper, Helen Zammit, Barry Wise, Liz La

and the finish at Devils Hole but everyone was keen to get Eventually we hit the old tram track
out of the wind so we got going promptly. where we had lunch in a sheltered
position. From here on we followed
At the walk start, we didn't waste time with too many
the old tram line which is quite
formali�es in such conditions before we headed along
indis�nct in parts - it seems that not
Narrow Neck fire trail at a brisk pace. Castle Head walk was too many people walk this track, so
cut a li�le short due to the wind, but we enjoyed very clear
fortunately the raised tramline is
views of The Castle, Mt Solitary, Warragamba and the
quite helpful at times. It's a shame
distant Blue Breaks. A�er a brief morning-tea snack, we hit
that some of these lesser used
the fire trail again before taking our track towards Redledge
tracks run the risk of 'falling off the
Pass.
radar' of walkers, then the track
Walk descrip�on:
Heading down the pass is rather slipperywith lots of leaves, becomes a bit too hard.
From locked gate on Glenraphael Drive, optional side trip
then the narrow 'ledgey' bit, but with the usual group
to Castle Head then down Redledge Pass along valley floor Now the hard part began with the
assistance we made it to a flat section before steeply
and up Devils Hole. Some fire trail,track, steep off-track and ascent of Devils Hole track where we sorted ourselves into
descending a very rocky track. As we edged along the Pass,
some exposure. This walk has the appropriate pecking order, with the faster walkers
we again had expansive views into the Megalong Valley - at
great views. Car shuffle having to wait up for the less-speedy. The Devils Hole track
least the wind was good for that, though we were in shelter
required. Map: Katoomba and might be hard work, but on a hot day it is lovely and well-
by then. Taking great care on this rocky track, we then
Jamison shaded. The rocks that one has to clamber over seem to be
started some serious downhill walking. It is trackless at this
getting larger with each year!
Report: point, just guessing where there is a hint of a pad in order
The day was freezing cold - to find an easier route. Thanks to all who ventured out in the cold, and to those
maximum of 4 degrees without who rendered assistance when needed.
taking into consideration the
wind chill, so the fact that
anyone at all turned up to do
this walk was a miracle. A late
start allowed the Sydney train
people to spend a li�le more
time in their warm beds. Cars
were needed at both ends - the
locked gate on Narrow Neck,

Report by: Kaye Birch 5 Photos: Bernie Hunt