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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. Also, if you print this list out and stick it on the fridge please don't forget to check back here for any changes that may have occurred

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.

February 2012

Date	Activity Description	Contact Details	Grading
Sun 5	Minnamurra Falls A walk in the warm temperate rainforest near Jamberoo. Firstly the "Rainforest Loop Walk" then we walk up to the falls. Lunch back at the picnic area or the cafe by the carpark.	Glenys 4628 5775	Dist: A Ter: 1,2
Mon 6	Club Meeting – 7.30pm Campbelltown Club. All welcome to attend our monthly meeting.	Kevin 4628 6974	Social
Sun 12	Mt Kuring-gai to Berowra. 9km on track along Cowan Creek . Great lookout from ridges above the creek. Steep ascent at end.	Rino 4621 3140	Dist: B Ter: 3
Sat 18	South Cronulla Peninsula. A pleasant amble along the front at Cronulla past Bass and Flinders Point to morning tea at Darook Park. Then onto Cronulla RSL for bistro lunch.	Harry 4621 2448	Dist: B Ter: 1
Sun 26	Lane Cove National Park Circuit. From Fullers Bridge, high above north side Lane Cove River through dense vegetation, then returning on other side by river on Riverside Track.	Kevin 4628 6974	Dist: C Ter: 2

March 2012

Date	Activity Description	Contact Details	Grading
Sun 4	Florabella Pass - Warrimoo to Blaxland. Creeks, cliffs, caves and wildflowers. All on track through dense forest. Steep sections.	Kevin 4628 6974	Dist: B Ter: 2,3
Mon 5	Club Meeting – 7.30pm Campbelltown Club. All welcome to attend our monthly meeting.	Kevin 4628 6974	Social
Sun 11	Campbelltown City Challenge Walk - Mt. Annan Not an official club activity but popular with members who take part. Club members who are either entrants or spectators can meet for a social gathering by the lake after the race.
Sun 18	Dharawal SCA. 15km+ loop walk along western side of Stokes Ck in Dharawal SCA. Fire trail, rough track, no off-track (I hope). Undulating country. Autumn wildflowers may be out.	Michael 0411 234 217	Dist: D Ter: 2,3
Sat 24	FOOTLOOSE - Arcadians Theatre Production. Depart CCC 12.30pm. Return to Campbelltown after show. For those interested, dinner at Campbelltown Golf Club. Show is fully booked!	Helen 4621 3140	Social
Sun 25	Otford to Burning Palms - RNP. 12km circuit. Down Palm Jungle Track to Burning Palms Beach. Return via steep ascent to Garawarra, then along ridge. Great coastal views.	Rino 4621 3140	Dist: C Ter: 2
Fri 30/03 to Sun 01/04	Patonga - Car Camp. Good facilities. Many walking opportunities as well as beach and fishing. Come earlier if you wish. Contact Rino BEFORE March 17.	Rino 4621 3140	Social + Walks

April 2012

Date	Activity Description	Contact Details	Grading
Mon 2	Club Meeting - Campbelltown Catholic Club. 7:30pm. All welcome to attend.	Kevin 4628 6974	Social
6,7,8,9	Easter - Take a break.
Sun 15	Hen & Chicken Bay. Rivercat up Parramatta River then an easy walk around Hen & Chicken, Canada, Exile and France Bays.	Rino 4621 3140	Dist: B Ter: 1
Sat 21	Wirrimbirra Sanctuary. Easy 3 hour guided walk all on undulating tracks through pristine bush followed by picnic lunch amongst the flora and fauna. Minimum donation for walk $2.	Helen 4621 3140	Dist: B Ter: 2
Fri 27	Activity Leaders Meeting – Catholic Club 7.30pm. All welcome to attend our planning meeting for Winter program.	Kevin 4628 6974	Social
Sun 29	Red Track - Mittagong. Circumnavigate Mt. Alexandra. Views of Sixty Foot Falls. Easy creek crossings.	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.

May 2012

Date	Activity Description	Contact Details	Grading
Sat 5	Ryde River Walk 9km on paths and tracks from Huntleys Point to Melrose Park. Along the northern banks of Parramatta River. Train and Rivercat.	Kevin 4628 6974	Dist: B Ter: 1
Sun 6	Dharawal SCA. 12-15km exploratory walk around the SE section of Dharawal SCA. Locating and following unmarked tracks, route finding, possible off-track sections. Limited numbers (8 including leader), experienced walkers and members only.	Michael 0411 234 217	Dist: C Ter: 2,3,4
Mon 7	Club Meeting - Campbelltown Catholic Club. 7:30pm. All welcome to attend.	Kevin 4628 6974	Social
Sun 13	Cape Bailey Track - Botany Bay NP. Coastal walk from Captain Cook's Landing. Historic landmarks, rugged coastline, impressive dunes and heath.	Harry 4621 2448	Dist: B Ter: 2
Sun 20	Kiama to Minamurra. Undulating walk along coast. Rock platforms, beach and cliff tops.	Kevin 4628 6974	Dist: B Ter: 2
Sun 27	Grose Mountain - Blue Mountains NP. 14km walk via Blue Gum Swamp. All on track with steep ascent and descent. Panoramic views.	Rino 4621 3140	Dist: B Ter: 3

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