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34km loop 5330km one-way Major Clews Hut via: This is one of Australia’s premier long-distance Geehi Walls trail: 13km one-way treks, stretching 5330km along the Great Major Clews trail: 8km one-way Dividing Range, from Cooktown in Queensland to Healesville in Victoria. The trail follows historic coach, horse and stock routes of early European pioneers. Self-reliant hikers, bike riders or horse riders can tackle a section of The Bicentennial National trail, which runs from Tom Groggin, via Geehi horse camp, north to Selwyn and the High Plains. Visit: bicentennialtrail.com.au

Photo: Major Clews trail bike rider (M.Vanderveer/OEH) ACCESS AND ROAD CLOSURES Visit: nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/alerts This challenging mountain bike ride is also a popular 4WD trail, so take care and watch Geehi Walls trail, Major Clews Hut trail and for 4WDs. Swampy Plains River crossings may be closed at times of high rainfall or flood events. Start from the Geehi Walls trail turnoff on Alpine Way, 2km north of Geehi Flats campground. Pass Road access between Khancoban and the Old Geehi Hut turnoff after around 3.5km, and Cabramurra, and from Geehi Reservoir to continue another 9km. Turn right to visit Major Alpine Way, is closed in winter (between Clews Hut, before you head up Major Clews trail. June and October long weekends). Major Clews Hut was built in the late 1950s as For further information on conditions, the residence for the colourful Major Clews, a closures, and for detailed maps, contact: surveyor for the Snowy Mountains Scheme. • Khancoban Visitor Centre Major Clews trail is a constant 8km climb back Ph: (02) 6076 9373 to the Alpine Way. Ride the final 12.5km downhill • Snowy Region Visitor Information Centre along Alpine Way, back to your start point at the Ph: (02) 6450 5600 Geehi Walls trail turnoff. Scammells lookout is well • Tumut Visitor Information Centre worth a detour on the way, for its great views of Ph: (02) 6947 7025 the Main Range.

03 Boardman’s Run KHANCOBAN TO CABRAMURRA WALKS AND RIDES These walks and rides take you to high 21km one way country huts and into the remote Jagungal Boardman’s Run is a longer distance trail for Wilderness Area. Plan with weather and track bikes and horse riders. Part of the Bicentennial conditions in mind. National trail, it links Tom Groggin campground to Geehi Flats campground. The trail crosses several Topographic maps creeks in leafy fern gullies, and offers stunning • Toolong Range 1:25 000 views of the mountain ranges in both Kosciuszko 05 Patons Hut walking track National Park and Victoria. ● Grade 5 walk ● Formed track, some obstacles ● No directional signage ● Occasional steps ● Short steep hills This trail is popular with horse riders, so please ● Some bushwalking experience recommended stop and let them pass to avoid accidents. 5.2km return, 2–3 hours The track is open all year round, but take care in winter when snow and fallen trees may Park at the Dargals trail carpark at Tooma cause hazards. Reservoir and follow Dargals trail for 2.6km to

Kosciuszko National Park: Khancoban area walks and rides 2 Patons Hut. The walk takes you through tall mountain gum forest and stands of alpine ash, CYCLING SAFETY before emerging on to the open country of the Toolong Plain. • Riding your mountain bike through the Jagungal Wilderness Area is a real treat. Patons Hut lies on the edge of the plain. It was It’s only permitted on Round Mountain Hut originally built on a grazing lease in 1934 from ride, so please help us protect this special bush poles, sawn timber and corrugated iron. place and stay on the approved trails. Destroyed in the 2003 bushfires, it was rebuilt in 2008 as part of the Kosciuszko National Park • Slow down. Give walkers right of way. Huts Conservation Strategy. • Stay on formed trails. Avoid skidding and Return the same way. don’t cut corners. Dargals trail beyond Toolong Plain leads • Stay away from wet, muddy areas. Tracks to the Tooma River, within the Jagungal made by bikes cause erosion. Wilderness Area. • Wear your bike helmet. • No bikes on walking tracks.

STAYING SAFE Many parts of Kosciuszko National Park are remote and rugged places. Weather can change quickly and conditions in the bush and exposed alpine areas may be unpredictable. Be aware of the risks and take responsibility Photo: Round Mountain Hut (M.Vanderveer/OEH) for your own safety and the safety of any children in your care.

06 Round Mountain Hut walk and ride Remember to plan ahead. Choose your walks and activities to match your stamina ● Grade 5 walk ● No directional signage ● No steps and fitness level. Travel with others and tell ● Very steep formed track, some obstacles ● Some bushwalking experience recommended someone where you’re going and when 4km return, 1.5–2.5 hours you’ll be back. Check weather before leaving and change your plans if bad This walking and mountain bike trail winds weather is approaching. through the Jagungal Wilderness Area at an elevation of 1600m, on its way to a rustic high Think about filling in a trip intention form, and country hut. hiring a Personal Locator Beacon, from one of our visitor centres. Phone coverage in the Starting from the Round Mountain trail carpark, park is patchy and cold can affect batteries. walk or mountain bike ride through sub-alpine habitat for 1.5km to the junction with Farm Ridge Visit: nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/alpine-safety trail. Turn left here and descend 500m to Round Mountain Hut. There are extensive views south General enquiries along the Toolong Range to Mount Jagungal. Khancoban Visitor Centre. Return the same way. Ph: (02) 6076 9373 Snowy Region Visitor Information Centre, Jindabyne. Extra sections: If you’re well-prepared, this track Ph: (02) 6450 5600 can be experienced as a difficult 41km mountain Tumut Visitor Information Centre. bike loop, or Grade 5 overnight hike for self- Ph: (02) 6947 7025 sufficient, experienced hikers. Visit: nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/kosciuszko A steep descent beyond the hut leads to the Published by open valley of the Tumut River headwaters. NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service Join Hellhole Creek trail then Dargals trail, Office of Environment and heritage before returning to your start point along the 59 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW 2000 Cabramurra Road. OEH2018/0183 ISBN 978-1-925753-48-6 March 2018

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