tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036892465058808519.post5968042860767409354..comments2024-03-28T20:49:55.158-07:00Comments on Hui the Yogini: Wicked Walks: Cathedral Range State ParkHuihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00719264749608642188noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036892465058808519.post-37457728881224755152014-01-22T04:05:50.980-08:002014-01-22T04:05:50.980-08:00Hi Hui,
Have you gone back to Cathedral ranges la...Hi Hui,<br /><br />Have you gone back to Cathedral ranges lately ? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12861956424064924779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036892465058808519.post-36982620860068730012014-01-22T04:05:48.709-08:002014-01-22T04:05:48.709-08:00Hi Hui,
Have you gone back to Cathedral ranges la...Hi Hui,<br /><br />Have you gone back to Cathedral ranges lately ? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12861956424064924779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036892465058808519.post-41440727277465254912013-12-08T15:14:29.058-08:002013-12-08T15:14:29.058-08:00I will add though...the trail itself is very well ...I will add though...the trail itself is very well marked with a lot of orange markers along the way...so getting lost should be minimal...on a couple of sections I had to stick my head around the corner to find the trailing arrow but otherwise........I had no issues finding the tracks ....<br /><br />there were no overgrown sections....<br /><br />I do recommend to wear pants and long sleeve shirt/top as there are some rather nasty weeds/bush with very sharp/pointy ends (I'm glad I did otherwise I'd have some rather nasty scratches by now).<br /><br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02128518668169363194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036892465058808519.post-62331748409047841562013-12-07T01:53:58.763-08:002013-12-07T01:53:58.763-08:00I did the Southern Circuit today (07.12.13).
Havin...I did the Southern Circuit today (07.12.13).<br />Having parked at "Sugarloaf Camp Site" which can be accessed via Maroondah Hwy (B360) and turning right into C308 then turning left into Mt Margaret Rd, follow this until it turns into Cerberus Rd which becomes a dirt road...the road was quite rough and best negotiated with an Awd/4wd (consider renting a car for the day).<br /><br />My track started by taking the Canyon Track (There is a turn off to go via Wells Cave Track but I gave this track the flick as it’s recommended to do in a group as opposed to alone (which is how I was) and not geared for heavy/large backpacks (which I had).<br />I saw some teenage boys giving it a go but they were passing up each other’s backpacks and even they seemed to struggle and referred to it as more of a "rock climbing course" then a rock scrambling course.<br /><br />Once I reached Sugarloaf Peak *900+ metres*...I kept walking along the R\razorback ridge track which....at stages had very high drops which got the adrenalin rushing"….<br /><br />The ridge did start to flatten out eventually and it descended into "Farmyard campsite"...<br /><br />From here I took the short 15 min walk up to "South Jawbone Peak"...great views and you can appreciate "North Jawbone Peak" from the same spot.<br />I then descended down to Jawbone Creek Track and made my way back to the car up the 4.5 KM uphill "Cerberus rd."<br /><br />I found the Southern end of Cathedral Ranges to be a lot more technical with a some very high rock faces to climb and negotiate (scramble) as opposed to the Northern Circuit which felt a lot safer.<br /><br />If you want to tackle the southern section of this park…please don't attempt it on your own…go in a group of 3 or more ...don't do it on a day of bad weather as wind/rain will make the rocks very very slippery ...and don't attempt it if you have a fear of heights as there are some very scary drops to consider if something goes wrong.<br /><br />I hope I’ve not put you off…just sharing my experience.<br /><br />I followed the advice from the link below and it was spot on!<br /><br />http://www.bushwalkingblog.com.au/sugarloaf-peak-the-razorback-south-jawbone-cathedral-range-state-park-buxton-victoria-2/<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12861956424064924779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036892465058808519.post-89194397999834373612013-12-02T17:12:19.781-08:002013-12-02T17:12:19.781-08:00Nice, let me know how you go, love to hear about y...Nice, let me know how you go, love to hear about your walk experience. If you have any suggestions for walks in different parks, we're open to suggestions too. Huihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719264749608642188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036892465058808519.post-73226338909193748182013-12-02T17:10:54.133-08:002013-12-02T17:10:54.133-08:00Ta, I'll map it all out too before we leave so...Ta, I'll map it all out too before we leave so that I know exactly which routes to take. Thanks for the suggestion! Huihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719264749608642188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036892465058808519.post-8718234674800611772013-12-02T15:46:31.867-08:002013-12-02T15:46:31.867-08:00You will love "North Jawbone Peak" and &...You will love "North Jawbone Peak" and "Little Cathedral Peak"....but I recommend you start from 'Cooks Mill camping ground" and walk up St Bernards Track/Jawbone Creek Track"...this will take you to the "North Jawbone Peak" junction...on your descent from the peak..you can continue walking along "Jawbone Creek Track" which will take you to Ridge Tk (Cathedral Peak) & then you can descend to Little Cathedral peak via this same track by following all the orange markers"...<br /><br />I found this way to be less stressful on the joints & it's really well marked ...just follow those orange markers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036892465058808519.post-75121781886417514082013-12-02T15:42:09.857-08:002013-12-02T15:42:09.857-08:00I will be doing the "Southern Circuit" t...I will be doing the "Southern Circuit" this weekend and will revisit to do the alternate "Northen Circuit" after Dec 13th as "Little River Rd" is closed between 03rd Dec - 13th Dec due to bridge upgrades.<br /><br />I too find dowhill tougher...it's puts a lot more stress on the feet and knees.<br /><br />I know what you mean about time wise...I've being doing a different hike every weekend for the last year and I don't finish one when I've already got another one lined up..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02128518668169363194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036892465058808519.post-25001898149804175682013-12-02T03:21:58.850-08:002013-12-02T03:21:58.850-08:00I definitely find downhill much tougher than uphil...I definitely find downhill much tougher than uphill. When are you doing your walk? I think we'll do all three peaks the next time we go, but I'm not sure when we'll revisit, so many parks so little time! Huihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719264749608642188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036892465058808519.post-90086996239036677982013-12-02T03:19:36.565-08:002013-12-02T03:19:36.565-08:00Cathedral Range is certainly one of the best parks...Cathedral Range is certainly one of the best parks I've been to for hiking. When my knee recovers, I will attempt your route, sounds like it will take me all day though to conquer all three peaks. Huihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719264749608642188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036892465058808519.post-14792348568214630832013-12-01T17:51:55.541-08:002013-12-01T17:51:55.541-08:00Sorry I meant to say "5th" photo...Sorry I meant to say "5th" photo...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02128518668169363194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036892465058808519.post-2090703656382361312013-12-01T17:50:42.369-08:002013-12-01T17:50:42.369-08:00I can understand why you felt wrecked when you got...I can understand why you felt wrecked when you got to the top of 'Neds saddle' as descending wasn't exactly easy on the joints and feet.<br /><br />I plan to walk up to Cathedral peak where you show your first photo (as I descended to Little Cathedral peak via Cathedral Circuit and then came into Neds Saddle Junction via little cathedral track (which is the main returning track from little Cathedral Peak)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02128518668169363194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036892465058808519.post-68169331914739275702013-12-01T17:42:41.663-08:002013-12-01T17:42:41.663-08:00On 01.12.13 I walked the Northen Circuit
(Startin...On 01.12.13 I walked the Northen Circuit<br /> (Starting @ Cooks Mill Camp Site) went to ,North Jaw Bone Peak,Cathedral Peak,Little Cathedral Peak-Neds Peak and returned via Neds saddle and Little River Tk) to Cooks Mill<br /><br />17 km hike...absolutely amazing...<br /><br />I will try your route next time I go.....I saw the track leading up to Cathedral Peak before going up to Neds Peak ..so very keen to try it again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036892465058808519.post-72015575188131673102013-11-29T01:38:23.108-08:002013-11-29T01:38:23.108-08:00Thanks, it's a beautiful park and well worth t...Thanks, it's a beautiful park and well worth the visit. Huihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719264749608642188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036892465058808519.post-21561227686124095922013-11-25T17:13:53.048-08:002013-11-25T17:13:53.048-08:00Hi Hui,
Great write up, thanks for also recommen...Hi Hui,<br /><br /> Great write up, thanks for also recommending the app~.<br />Good addition to have.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com