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Kowmung River via Mt Armour
Sat 07th Mar 2020
A three day walk for the Canberra Day Long Weekend. Drive to Mt Werong or Batsh Camp Friday afternoon and camp. Saturday: from the Yerranderie Rd-Mt Armour Track junction, walk to Mt Armour and descend to the Kowmung River to camp for two nights near the Church Ck junction. Sunday: optional day walk up ridges to view Chiddy Obelisk and surrounds (add 500 metres to ascents and descents), or explore the limestone outcrops in Church Creek and relax and swim in the Kowmung. Monday: climb Armour Ridge and return to the cars via the Mt Armour Track. A scenic walk in the southern Blue Mountains, attractive campsite, lots of birdlife along the river with an amazing dawn chorus. Also on the program of the Coast and Mountain Walkers of NSW.
Additional Information
Length
Medium
Terrain
Medium
Distance
Approx 25-30 kms, depending on activity on Day 2.
Ascent
Approx 500 metres on Day 3.
Descent
Approx 500 metres on Day 1.
Map Name
Yerranderie, Bindook
Terrain Information
Mainly on fire trails or bush tracks with a steep descent to and ascent from the Kowmung R., some moderate scrub.
Transport Information
492 kms return, $197 per car, $50 or more pp.
Travelling Date
Fri 06th Mar 2020
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Date and Time
Activity Owner
megmckone
Meg McKone