Shoalhaven Rock Ribs

Shoalhaven Rock Ribs

Sun 22nd Oct 2023

Completed

Walk

A riverside walk to an area of dramatic scenery where the Shoalhaven River meets rock strata that are at right angles to its flow, and starts to become a gorge. We walk initially through fairly open forest, past some shafts from gold mining days, and then descend to the river bank for some strenuous rock-scrambling past unusual rock formations, cascades, large pools and occasional beaches. We may see some early spring flowers. The walk will suit people who, when offered a choice of a rocky route and an easier way round it, prefer the rocky route :-) At least two wades of the Shoalhaven, probably up to knee deep. This walk is on crown land and river reserve. We will meet in Queanbeyan (meeting point to be confirmed after you book). Please describe your recent rock-scrambling experience in the Notes box when you book.

Additional Information

Length

Medium

Terrain

Rough

Conditions

Wet

Distance

13 km, in about 7 hours total time

Ascent

Several undulations in the 20 to 30 metre range and a couple of 50 metre ones

Map Name

Oallan, Endrick

Terrain Information

Some open forest, a few patches of moderate to thick scrub. One or more wades of the river with uneven river bottom, for which spare shoes are recommended. Rock scrambling, i.e. using both hands and feet to climb across, up and down bluffs. Some steep loose slopes to traverse and probably some log jams to scramble over.

Transport Information

$88 per car; a 1 hr 15 minute drive from Queanbeyan all on sealed road.


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Date and Time

Start: Sun 22nd Oct 2023 @ 07:00am
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