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Kybeyan rock ribs

Fri 07th Apr 2023

Completed 3 Days+
Walk Back-pack

This three-day walk will explore the rock ribs of a part of Kybeyan State Conservation Area which the leader (Linda Groom) has not previously visited. Some CBC members will be familiar with the rocky outcrop on Mt Pleasant - the rock ribs that this walk will explore appear to be more extensive and at one point are intriguingly cut by a creek. After wading the Numeralla River, we will walk in - a gently undulating half day walk - across Dangelong NR and into Kybeyan SCA, to camp beside a tributary of the Numeralla. Then spend the afternoon and the next day doing exploratory walks, at a moderate pace but with some very rough terrain, with day packs. On the last day we will take a ridge-top route back to the cars. As this is a rarely-walked area, we will use stoves, and will be taking extra care with shoe and tent-peg hygiene. When booking, please edit your privacy details to allow the leader to view your name, email, phone, and emergency contact, & vehicle details; bookings that lack this information will not be accepted.

Additional Information

Length

Medium

Terrain

Rough

Conditions

Partly Exploratory Partly Wet

Distance (km or hrs)

Day one: 6 km to camp, then afternoon walk, up to 4 km. Day two. 5 to 10 kms. Day three: 7 to 10 km.

Ascent

Day 1 probably less than 200 metres. Day 2: approx 400 metres. Day 3. approx 350 metres .

Map name

Kybeyan and a bit of Kydra, 1:25,000

Terrain information

A few km of management trail on Days 1 and 3. The rest undulating grasslands, open forest, rocky creeks, steep loose slopes, patches of scrub, possibly some allocasuarina nana. Includes a chilly river wade at start and finish, probably no more than knee deep, for which we can wear spare shoes and pick them up on the way back.

Transport information

$126 per car. A two hour drive from Canberra, the last section best done with AWD/4WD. Since participants may have differing levels of Covid caution, please indicate when booking your preference for the number of people you are willing to travel with in a car.


A walk or similar activity with a duration of a day or part day. No overnight gear required.

Date and Time

Start Fri 07th Apr 2023 @ 08:00am Finish* Sun 09th Apr 2023 @ 05:00pm
*Always confirm finish time with the Activity Owner.

Activity Owner

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Linda Groom

Activity Location

We're finalising the perfect spot—stay tuned!