the walls

[simmo]

Hi members can anyone tell me how long it takes to walk from the walls carpark into Dixons Kingdom hut
and is it a hard walk as i am thinking about doing it in about a fortnight around the 2nd and 3d
Cheers Simmo

[weetbix456]

well marked and easy to follow route although i've never done it this time of year..hope your prepared for snow! bit of a steep climb initially but levels out once above the treeline. takes about 4 - 5 hours from the car park to dixons kingdom from memory.

[simmo]

Thanks weetbix456 yep well prepared Tent ,-5 sleeping bag ,thermals good walking boots wet weather gear and hydrated food
we are only planing a overnighter so hope its a good walk.
if its anything like lees paddocks it will be worth the walk.
Cheers Simmo

[weetbix456]

if you get a nice day it should be magic!! was tempted to head up there this weekend but i took the warmer option take plenty of photos!!

[nickthetasmaniac]

If you're going up this time of year keep and close eye on the weather forecast.

This shot was taken during a walk in June '09, deep snow from the Trappers Hut onward and no visible track markers - it took us 7 hours to walk to this point, which is about 2/3 of the way to Dixons Kingdom...

[Graham51]

I've been up there in snow in September with clear skies. The temperature at StClair was -6 so I was pretty grateful for a sleeping bag rated -10. Got some great shots of frozen tarns.

[Graham51]

Some of the ice we saw.

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[simmo]

Well are you guys trying to talk me out of it ,Those photos
sure make it look cold. maybe another trip into lees paddock or is that still CLOSED to walkers .
Im always open to ideas for an overnight trip.
Cheers Simmo

[frenchy_84]

it isnt and hasnt been closed to walkers just discussed in great depth on this site

[simmo]

Thanks for that info on lees paddock frenchy_84 i wasnt sure about it but now im clear on it
many thanks for the clarification.
Cheers Simmo

[Graham51]

I'm not trying to talk you out of it. I'm just saying you need to b e very well prepared for these conditions. And as Nick said, check the forecast before you go. Oh, and don't expect the forecast always to be correct.

[simmo]

Yes Graham i was just havin a joke with you and dont worry if the weather is not up to scratch we will go some where else .
but thanks for your concern . it truely looks a top spot for a walk and i look forward to it .
Cheers Simmo