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This page contains information about the Mountain Devils bushwalking and social activities program.

It is essential you make your booking by mid-week, then you must call the Leader the evening before to confirm your participation and be advised if any changes to the planned activity have occurred. Leaders may place limits on the numbers attending. Failure to get in early can result in missing out on a place or the activity not proceeding.

Walk Grading Guide.

Distance:	Terrain:
A - 0 to 5km's. B - > 5 to 10km's. C - > 10 to 15km's. D - > 15 to 20km's. E - > 20km's.	1 - Graded track, some incline. 2 - Graded track, hills, creek crossings. 3 - Rough track, steep sections, creek crossings. 4 - Off-track, moderate. 5 - Off-track, hard. 6 - Rock scrambling, exposure to heights.

For further information on walk gradings please refer to our "Walk Grading" page, or if further clarification is required then discuss this with the Walk Leader when booking-in.

August 2010

Date	Activity Description	Contact Details	Grading
Sun 1	Curramoors 10km loop track in Royal NP. Easy to medium on well defined track.	Harry 4621 2448	Dist: B Ter: 1
Mon 2	Club Meeting 7.30pm Campbelltown Catholic Club. All welcome to attend our monthly meeting.	Kevin 4628 6974	Social
Sun 8	Lookouts over Nepean River 13km from Mulgoa to Nepean Narrows Lookout. Great views looking at Blue Mountains NP from the south. Some ascents and descents.	Rino 4621 3140	Dist: C Ter: 2
Sun 15	Boxvale Track Popular 8km walk through light forest along historic tramway alignment. Ferns, cuttings, tunnel and lookout over Nattai.	Rosslyn 9603 3559	Dist: B Ter: 1
Sun 22	Thor Head via Pyramid Shaped Rock – Blue Mountains Cliff lines with fantastic views. Possible side walk to heritage Asgard Mine. Rough dirt road access but still 2 wheel drive.	Glenn 0413 831 286 10am to 6pm	Dist: C Ter: 3
Sat 28	Hunters Hill to Fullers Bridge 9km on track along the lower reaches of the Lane Cove River. Wooded slopes, river views, mangroves. No steep ascents.	Kevin 4628 6974	Dist: B Ter: 2
Sun 29	Illuka Ck - Unnamed track - Seven Creeks Way - Unnamed track - 10N fire trail. Dharawal SCA. Part exploratory walk. Distance estimate: 12-15km. Creek crossings, undulating country, rough sections (should all be on-track). Good chance for some early wildflowers. Car shuffle. Experienced walkers.	Michael 0411 234 217	Dist: C Ter: 2,3

September 2010

Date	Activity Description	Contact Details	Grading
Sat 4	“Dusty” at Corrimal Theatre. Helen has booked approx. 20 tickets for Arcadians’ Dusty Springfield musical. Tickets $20 max. Meet Catholic Club 5pm. Chinese meal at club opposite theatre. Must book by 19th August. Note: Kevin is contact this time.	Kevin 46286974	Social
Mon 6	Club Meeting, 7:30pm Campbelltown Catholic Club. All welcome to attend our monthly club meeting.	Kevin 4628 6974	Social
Sun 12	Golden Stairs to Ruined Castle - Blue Mountains. Golden Stairs to Ruined Castle, then back to the Scenic Railway via the Landslide. Option to climb the Furber Stairs.	Glenn 9691 0088 10am to 6pm.	Dist: C Ter: 3,6
Sun 12	Brokers Nose. An easy medium walk along the Illawarra Escarpment up to the outstanding lookout at the top. Down the hill and off to Belmore Basin for fish and chips.	Harry 4621 2448	Dist: B Ter: 2
Fri 17 to Sun 19	Car Camp – Bents Basin Great shower and toilet facilities. A couple of good walks. $14 person a night and $7 car. Book by 20th August and pay by 3rd September	Rosslyn 9603 3559 0405 017 979	Social + Walks.
Sat 25	Bicentennial Park. Starts at Concord West. Easy flat 7km walk on tracks and boardwalks around mangroves and lakes. Bird hides, observation towers, shipwrecks.	Margaret 4625 8986 0408 462 589	Dist: B Ter: 1
Sat 25	Govetts Leap, Grand Canyon and Rodriguez Pass 14km on track from Blackheath. Long steep descent and ascent. Waterfalls. Fantastic views.	Rino 4621 3140	Dist: C Ter: 3,4

October 2010

Date	Activity Description	Contact Details	Grading
Sat 2	The Great River Walk A short morning visit to Penrith Farmers Markets, followed by an easy 9km walk on paths/tracks along Nepean River.	Natalie 9824 8321	Dist: B Ter: 1
Mon 4	BBQ lunch at Rino’s place. BYO everything. Strictly members only. Book early.	Rino 4621 3140	Social
Sun 10	Bundanoon - Erith Coal Mine and lookouts. Starting from Gambells Rest ($7 vehicle fee) through woodland, heath and rainforest. Steep section on steps.	Kevin 4628 6974	Dist: B Ter: 2,3
Mon 11	Club Meeting, 7:30pm Campbelltown Catholic Club. All welcome to attend our monthly club meeting.	Kevin 4628 6974	Social
Sat 16	Macarthur 24 hour Cancer Walk – 10am Sat to 10am Sun. If anyone would like to be in Rosslyn’s team, it is $15 (you get a shirt) and get yourself some sponsors. If not, come along and stay the day or just do a couple of laps to support a great cause. Contact Rosslyn by 25th September.	Rosslyn 9603 3559 0405 017 979	Social
Sun 17	Vacant Anyone able to add an activity for this day please contact Kevin.	Kevin 4628 6974
Fri 22 to Sun 23	Wog Wog to Corang River. Via Corang Arch. An overnight walk. Need to carry everything for one night in the bush. Sleep under overhang or tent. Contact Glenn for further information.	Glenn 9691 0088 10am to 6pm.	Dist: C Ter: 3,4 Each day!
Sun 24	Gibberagong Track – Ku-ring-gai NP. 12km circuit walk along Cowan and Cockle Creeks. 220m steep descent and ascent.	Rino 4621 3140	Dist: C Ter: 3
Fri 29	Activity Leaders Meeting - 7.30pm Catholic Club. All welcome to attend our planning meeting for the Summer program.	Kevin 4628 6974	Social
Sun 31	Glenbrook to Red Hands Cave (the third time lucky walk). 8km circuit all on track. Through rainforest and ferns following creek to interesting hand stencils at Red Hands Cave.	Harry 4621 2448	Dist: B Ter: 2

Walk Grading Guide.

Distance:	Terrain:
A - 0 to 5km's. B - > 5 to 10km's. C - > 10 to 15km's. D - > 15 to 20km's. E - > 20km's.	1 - Graded track, some incline. 2 - Graded track, hills, creek crossings. 3 - Rough track, steep sections, creek crossings. 4 - Off-track, moderate. 5 - Off-track, hard. 6 - Rock scrambling, exposure to heights.

November 2010

Date	Activity Description	Contact Details	Grading
Mon 1	Club Meeting, 7:30pm Campbelltown Catholic Club. All welcome to attend our monthly club meeting.	Kevin 4628 6974	Social
Sat 6	South Cronulla Peninsula. A pleasant amble along the front at Cronulla past Bass and Flinders Point to morning tea at Darook Park. Then on to Cronulla RSL for lunch	Harry 4621 2448	Dist: B Ter: 1
Sun 7	Scouters Mountain - Heathcote NP. Cancelled Sorry to say but this walk is cancelled. Anyone able to add an activity for this day please contact Kevin.	Kevin 4628 6974
Sun 14	Sassafras Gully – Springwood. A pretty 12km circuit past Martins Falls and Magdala Falls. Mainly flat with one or two moderate climbs. Possible swim in creek.	Rino 4621 3140	Dist: C Ter: 2
Sun 21	Cumberland State Forest – West Pennant Hills. Approx 3km stroll. Picnic areas and kiosk. Tube stock nursery.	Glenys 4628 5775	Dist: A Ter: 1 Social
Sat 27	Berrima. Approx 7km on tracks and fire trails. River Walk, Lambies Well, Berrima Weir and Stone Quarry. Time to also look at significant historical buildings.	Kevin 4628 6974	Dist: B Ter: 2

Most club activities start from The Catholic Club carpark, access the club carpark from the Camden Rd entrance (small roundabout not shown on linked map) and park in the first carpark area on the left. Link to meeting spot location map. Please check with the Leader for the departure time from the club, please don't just show up on the day as the Leaders need to know the number of likely participants before the event.