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Sylvesters Lookout to HOLE-in-the-WALL (Main Range National Park) |
19 Jul, 2020 |
Very Hard |
6.5km 5 hrs |
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| Anyone who has done this walk in the past or is following old track notes should be aware that the bushfires of last year have had quite an impact on the old trail. It used to be faint but now there is a lot of fallen trees, thick regrowth, nasty weeds (read spikey!) and loose broken ground which will hinder progress. As others have mentioned some kind person has put some pink tape in key places to help you keep the best way through. There is also an orange triangle at the turn off. If you are going to hole in the wall from Sylvesters Lookout you turn right here. The aim is still the same as past - tend to the highest ground back from the cliff line and try to thread the largest trees (some of which are now burnt out logs) together as you descend. There is a lot of blackberry and thistle which is colonising the disturbed areas and I fear in a few months it may form impenetrable mires of thorns. I've posted some way points to help keep the trail open against the weeds The Laidley Falls bush camp is still quite burnt out so take something to keep gear out of the charcoal if planning to camp. Those wishing to traverse the razor back to Mt Castle are advised to start early - I passed two groups who turned back due to running out of time trying to navigate through the undergrowth. If continuing on to Mt Castle the best option unless you have a rope and climbing skils is to continue to descend the ridge under the campground staying EAST of the falls. Then you can cut back along the cliff line to where the old hole in the wall was before descending part way down the slope to contour along up the Mt Castle ascent. Staying too high on the ridge will lead to some precarious slopes. Overall this is a great walk and one of my absolute favs on the range |
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