Mt Kembla, Illawarra SCA

Location

Date: 
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Grade: 
2
Distance (km): 
9
Ascents (m): 
280
Descents (m): 
280
Maximum number of people: 
no limit
Leader name: 
Charles Bowden
Email address for booking a place or asking questions: 
Telephone number for booking a place or asking questions: 
04 1725 0817 or 02 9798 7774

Shorter version incorporating Ring and Summit tracks only.  Coastal views and historic mining sites plus burrawang forest.  The climb up and down Mt Kembla is on narrow, potentially muddy, track, 220m ascent & descent.  Remainder of walk is on a mix of broad track, firetrail and paved road.  Meet at 9:30am at Cafe Fix, Flora Street, Sutherland (close to railway station) for car pool.  Allow time for recovery meal at local pub after walk before returning to Sutherland.