The Deep Pass Trail

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The Deep Pass Trail

(0km) Deep Pass Carpark → Int of Nayook Crk and Carpark Servicetrail

900 m
14 mins
0m
0m

Moderate track

From the car park, this walk heads past the gate and the information signs, and down the management trail. This goes steadily downhill, with occasional steep sections, until reaching the bottom of this valley and a small creek, just before a large clearing. (The management trail in this section is in disrepair. In several sections, the trail has large trees going across the track and it is therefore necessary to climb over these or walk around them.)

(0.9km) Int of Nayook Crk and Carpark Servicetrail → South-West End of Nayook Canyon

780 m
12 mins
0m
0m

Experienced only

Veer right: From the intersection, this walk heads along the bush track beside the cliffs. Gradually, the surrounding hills close in, forming a canyon. At this point, the vegetation surrounding the track is extremely dense. Continuing alongside the creek, the walk breaks out onto rockshelf and goes past some very pretty rockpools until reaching a small waterfall and pool – There is a small rope hanging down the rock beside the waterfall. The walk then climbs up the rockshelf, about 3m to the top (take extra care as this is quite slippery). From here, the walk continues along the rockshelf and beside the creek, and at several points there are rockpools with rope handles around them. The walk continues in this manner until reaching a large pool with handles all around it – walkers can expect to get wet feet as they go around this pool. On the opposite side, this walk uses the small bridge, continuing up the very small but slippery waterfall. From the top, the track continues for a short period before breaking out of the canyon and into a small valley. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn sharp right.

(0.9km) Int of Nayook Crk and Carpark Servicetrail → Int of Carpark Servicetrail and Deep Pass Campground

140 m
2 mins
0m
0m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the intersection, this walk crosses the creek and heads across the clearing, towards the toilet. Approximately 40m to the right of the toilet, at the end of the large campground, a small bush track begins.

(1.04km) Int of Carpark Servicetrail and Deep Pass Campground → Deep Pass Carpark (South)

890 m
13 mins
0m
0m

Moderate track

Veer right: From the end of the clearing and the start of the bush track, this walk follows the narrow track to the south-east. This travels through low-lying ferns and is quite pretty. the track turns to head west, steeply up the hill, and gradually widens until becoming a management trail. This continues up the hill until passing a gate and information signs, emerging into a car park.

Maps for the The Deep Pass Trail walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Rock Hill	1:25 000 Map Series	89312N ROCK HILL	NSW-89312N
Wallerawang	1:100 000 Map Series	8931 WALLERAWANG	8931

Cross sectional view of the The Deep Pass Trail bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Deep Pass Trail

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	1.9 km
		Time	1 Hr
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

Around 1.8km of this walk has short steep hills, whilst the remaining 140m is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 1km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 890m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 1km of this walk is clearly signposted, whilst the remaining 900m has directional signs at most intersection.

Experience Required

Around 1km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 890m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.9km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 1.9km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The The Deep Pass Trail walk starts at the Deep Pass Carpark (gps: -33.340204, 150.3001)
Your main transport option to Deep Pass Carpark is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

The The Deep Pass Trail ends at the Deep Pass Carpark (South) (gps: -33.347409, 150.30684)
Your main transport option to Deep Pass Carpark (South) is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-wolleminp-tdpt
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 Forest

This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-wolleminp-tdpt

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Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
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* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)

Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂

The Nayook Canyon Bushtrack

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The Nayook Canyon Bushtrack

Download & Print Map and Notes

Passing close by one of the prettiest campsites in the Blue Mountains (Deep Pass), the Nayook Canyon Bushtrack explores the beautiful Nayook Creek. Winding its way through the ferns along the creek bed, climbing small cascading waterfalls and scrambling around rock-pools are all the delights of this walk. Care must be taken on slippery sections, with ropes to help on some steeper parts.* This walk passes through very remote areas and sections have no visible track. At least one person in your group should have training and experience in off track walking and navigation. Even with these notes and a GPS these extra skills and equipment are required.

(0km) Deep Pass Carpark → Int of Nayook Crk and Carpark Servicetrail

900 m
14 mins
0m
0m

Moderate track

(0.9km) Int of Nayook Crk and Carpark Servicetrail → South-West End of Nayook Canyon

780 m
12 mins
0m
0m

Experienced only

(1.69km) South-West End of Nayook Canyon → Deep Pass Carpark (North-West)

510 m
8 mins
0m
0m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the exit to the canyon at the bottom of the valley, the walk heads north, steeply up the hill along the track. At the top of the valley, the track flattens out and continues north-west through the much less-dense bushland, until breaking out into a small car park. There are several information signs on the area.

Maps for the The Nayook Canyon Bushtrack walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Rock Hill	1:25 000 Map Series	89312N ROCK HILL	NSW-89312N
Wallerawang	1:100 000 Map Series	8931 WALLERAWANG	8931

Cross sectional view of the The Nayook Canyon Bushtrack bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Nayook Canyon Bushtrack

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	2.2 km
		Time	45 mins
		.
Grade 5/6 Experienced only	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Rough unclear track (5/6)
		Signs	No directional signs (5/6)
		Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
		Weather	Forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)
		Infrastructure	No facilities provided (5/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 2.2km has short steep hills.

Quality of track

900m of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail and another 780m follows a rough unclear track. The remaining (510m) follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

Around 1.4km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 780m Has no directional signs.

Experience Required

900m of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience and another 780m requires a leader a with moderate level of bushwalking experience. The remaining (510m) requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

Around 1.4km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 780m is affected by forecast, unforecast storms and severe weather events that may impact on navigation and safety.

Infrastructure

Around 1.4km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 780m has no facilities provided.

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The The Nayook Canyon Bushtrack walk starts and ends at the Deep Pass Carpark (gps: -33.340204, 150.3001)
Your main transport option to Deep Pass Carpark is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-wolleminp-tncb
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 Forest

This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-wolleminp-tncb

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* GPX (GPS file)

The Glow Worm Tunnel Walk

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The Glow Worm Tunnel Walk

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(0km) End of Glowworm Tunnel Rd → Int of Glowworm Tunnel and Pagoda Servicetrails

1.2 km
18 mins
0m
0m

Moderate track

From the car park, this walk heads past the metal barriers and along the management trail, following the signs to the ‘Glowworm Tunnel’. The trail winds for several hundred metres until descending slightly and crossing a small bridge, continuing up the stairs on the opposite side. Joining up with the management trail, the walk continues for a short period until coming to an intersection with another management trail.

(1.17km) Int of Glowworm Tunnel and Pagoda Servicetrails → Eastern end of Glowworm tunnel

120 m
2 mins
0m
0m

Moderate track

Continue straight: Following the signpost pointing towards the ‘Glow Worm Tunnel’, the walk heads along the management trail above the creek (which is to the left). The walk soon comes to a large tunnel.

(1.29km) Eastern end of Glowworm tunnel → Western end of Glowworm Tunnel

150 m
2 mins
0m
0m

Moderate track

Continue straight: From the eastern end of the tunnel, the walk goes through the tunnel. There is usually a small flattened section along one side, allowing walkers to keep their feet dry. (Note: You will definitely need torches in the tunnel). There is a small sign informing visitors of the need to be quiet in the tunnel so as not to disturb the worms. The walk emerges from the tunnel into a small clearing, surrounded by cliffs.

Maps for the The Glow Worm Tunnel Walk walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Ben Bullen	1:25 000 Map Series	89314S BEN BULLEN	NSW-89314S
Glen Alice	1:50 000 Map Series	89314 GLEN ALICE	CW-89314
Wallerawang	1:100 000 Map Series	8931 WALLERAWANG	8931

Cross sectional view of the The Glow Worm Tunnel Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Glow Worm Tunnel Walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	2.9 km
		Time	1 hr 45 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

This whole walk, 1.4km has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track

Around 1.3km of this walk follows a clear and well formed track or trail, whilst the remaining 150m follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles.

Signs

This whole walk, 1.4km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 1.3km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 150m requires some bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 1.4km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 1.4km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The The Glow Worm Tunnel Walk walk starts and ends at the End of Glowworm Tunnel Rd (gps: -33.247942, 150.22363)
Your main transport option to End of Glowworm Tunnel Rd is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-wolleminp-tgwtw
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 Forest

This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-wolleminp-tgwtw

Download Pdf

Open iPhone app

Short URL = http://wild.tl/tgwtw

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There are other downloads I am still working on.
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Zig-Zag Railway Walk

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Zig-Zag Railway Walk

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(0km) Clarence Station → Int of Leap Junction and Railway Tracks

690 m
13 mins
27m
-4m

Moderate track

From the station car park, this walk heads across the railway tracks to the picnic tables and information signs saying ‘Zig-Zag Railway’, next to the railway station. From here, the walk turns and heads behind the buildings and parallel to the old railway tracks. After a short while, the track comes to an intersection with a management trail on the right, that heads away from the railway tracks.

(0.69km) Int of Leap Junction and Railway Tracks → Leap Junction

860 m
19 mins
23m
-68m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads away from the railway track and follows the small markers along the wide trail. Continuing past the fence (off to the right), the trail soon changes to a bush track, and then winds slightly down the hill. Heading up the other side, the track follows the markers along the ridge until reaching a lookout, signposted ‘Leap Junction’. Once on the ridge, the surrounding environment is extremely barren and this provides some good views over the area, including the railway to the north-west.

(1.55km) Leap Junction → Bottom Points Railway Station

730 m
17 mins
4m
-119m

Moderate track

Turn right: From the lookout, this walk heads down the hill along a faint track, following the white markers. Gradually, this steepens until reaching a large rock platform, directly overlooking the railway station. From the rockshelf, the track steepens even further and metal railings, steps and bridges have been constructed to help with the descent. After a while, the walk crosses a small bridge and passes a signpost saying ‘Zig Zag Walkway’, entering into the railway station.

(2.28km) Bottom Points Railway Station → Clarence Station

6 km
45 mins
383m
-246m

Very easy

Continue straight: From Bottom Points Railway Station, this walk takes a steam train back to Clarence Station. Steam services operate on: Weekends and Public Holidays, Wednesdays and NSW School Holidays (except Christmas Day). The trip takes approximately 40 minutes and run at 9:50, 11:50, 1:50 and 3:50. Adult fares are $17 one way. (Please check Zigzag Railway website for changes in information). More info.

Maps for the Zig-Zag Railway Walk walk

You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.
These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.

Lithgow	1:25 000 Map Series	89313S LITHGOW	NSW-89313S
Wallerawang	1:100 000 Map Series	8931 WALLERAWANG	8931

Cross sectional view of the Zig-Zag Railway Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Zig-Zag Railway Walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	4.6 km
		Time	1 hr 45 mins
		.
Grade 3/6 Moderate track	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Clearly signposted (1/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)

Some more details of this walks Grading

Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk

Gradient

860m of this walk has gentle hills with occasional steps and another 730m has short steep hills. The remaining (690m) is flat with no steps.

Quality of track

Around 1.6km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 690m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs

This whole walk, 2.3km is clearly signposted.

Experience Required

Around 1.6km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 690m requires no previous bushwalking experience.

weather

This whole walk, 2.3km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).

Infrastructure

This whole walk, 2.3km has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

The Zig-Zag Railway Walk walk starts and ends at the Clarence Station (gps: -33.477719, 150.22097)
Your main transport option to Clarence Station is by;

Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)

Fire Danger

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_fire_danger.php?walkid=nsw-wolleminp-zrw
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 Forest

This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.

Forecast snapshot

Park Information & Alerts

https://www.wildwalks.com/wildwalks_custom/includes/walk_park_closure.php?walkid=nsw-wolleminp-zrw

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Short URL = http://wild.tl/zrw

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And Walk

The Deep Pass Trail

(0km) Deep Pass Carpark → Int of Nayook Crk and Carpark Servicetrail

Moderate track

(0.9km) Int of Nayook Crk and Carpark Servicetrail → South-West End of Nayook Canyon

Experienced only

(0.9km) Int of Nayook Crk and Carpark Servicetrail → Int of Carpark Servicetrail and Deep Pass Campground

Moderate track

(1.04km) Int of Carpark Servicetrail and Deep Pass Campground → Deep Pass Carpark (South)

Moderate track

Maps for the The Deep Pass Trail walk

Cross sectional view of the The Deep Pass Trail bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Deep Pass Trail

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

And Walk

The Nayook Canyon Bushtrack

(0km) Deep Pass Carpark → Int of Nayook Crk and Carpark Servicetrail

Moderate track

(0.9km) Int of Nayook Crk and Carpark Servicetrail → South-West End of Nayook Canyon

Experienced only

(1.69km) South-West End of Nayook Canyon → Deep Pass Carpark (North-West)

Moderate track

Maps for the The Nayook Canyon Bushtrack walk

Cross sectional view of the The Nayook Canyon Bushtrack bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Nayook Canyon Bushtrack

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

Comments

And Walk

The Glow Worm Tunnel Walk

(0km) End of Glowworm Tunnel Rd → Int of Glowworm Tunnel and Pagoda Servicetrails

Moderate track

(1.17km) Int of Glowworm Tunnel and Pagoda Servicetrails → Eastern end of Glowworm tunnel

Moderate track

(1.29km) Eastern end of Glowworm tunnel → Western end of Glowworm Tunnel

Moderate track

Maps for the The Glow Worm Tunnel Walk walk

Cross sectional view of the The Glow Worm Tunnel Walk bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the The Glow Worm Tunnel Walk

Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001

Some more details of this walks Grading

Gradient

Quality of track

Signs

Experience Required

weather

Infrastructure

Similar walks

Other Nearby walks

Plan your trip to and from the walk here

Fire Danger

Weather Forest

Park Information & Alerts

Comments