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Date: 21st April 2019
Par�cipants: Anthea Michaelis, John Michaelis, Jacqui Hickson, Tony Hickson, Joan Johnson, Katrina Gaitero,
Chris Edwards, Chris�ne Loh, Soo Lee Chen, Melinda Long, Anne Irish, Jenny Fisher, Misako Sugiyama, Ramon
Alvarez, prospec�ve Chris�ne Donnelly

We rested briefly
we passed two stunning massive and colourful Angophora before beginning our
trees. The stream dropped below us, first becoming a creek descent and then the
and then a tidal waterway as it merged into Jerusalem Bay hot climb back to the
where we stopped for a water break and photos. ‘second bench’ where we re-joined the two walkers we had
Walk descrip�on: The track follows the bay for a short distance before it le� behind earlier. This was our lunch break and it included
Easter Sunday walk. Cowan Station, GNW to T-intersection crosses stream number three which was strewn with more Easter eggs and more photo opportunities.
with wide management trail, and return to Cowan. 2 x slippery moss-covered rocks. From here we began our first From there we began the very steep 200m descent back to
200m climbs in each direction 400m ascent and descent. steep 200m climb to the ‘second bench’ where we broke Jerusalem Bay and our final 200m ascent to Cowan sta�on,
Track isrough, rockyand very steepin sections, with stream for early morning tea and Easter eggs. finishing at 2.15pm.
crossings Map: Ku-ring-gai Chase NP From there the track passes the turnoff to Taffy’s Rock and Outstanding features of the walk included the many
Report: then descends 100m, towards a flowing stream that we autumn fungi, fan and funnel shapes and a solitary blue
About half the participants arrived by train the rest by car crossed using stepping stones. Our prospec�ve decided to one, the outstanding views, the abundance
at Cowan Sta�on at 8.40am. Sadly one walker forgot that stop there with another walker and we joined them on the of Angophora trees with their contorted shapes and
she had to be in rear four carriages of the train and missed way back. striking colours,and themajesty ofwind eroded sandstone.
the walk. From here we scrambled up a 100m slope over many rocky Thank you to everyone who came on the walk. It was a
We set off at 8.45am crossing to the East side of the outcrops stopping for more water breaks. One such stop tough one as I heard from various walkers along the way.
motorway and then down a steep 200m rocky descent was under a large and beautiful wind eroded sandstone Thank you to all the photographers.
towards Jerusalem Bay.We crossedtwo rockystreams, one cave. Our final climb to our turn around point was over a Total distance 12.5km. 600m ascents and descents. Total
dry and one wet then walked parallel to the stream where rocky outcrop with steel footholds. Time 5.5 hours. Temperature: Up to 26 degrees
Report by: Anthea and John Michaelis 57 Photos: Chris�ne Loh, Chris�ne Donnelly