Wed 23 Feb, 2022 2:54 pm
Thu 24 Feb, 2022 5:42 pm
Sun 27 Feb, 2022 7:42 am
Tue 01 Mar, 2022 1:38 pm
kymboy wrote:As keithj said, the refurbished Popes Glen track is now looking very schmick indeed. They've really done a terrific job.
And on a side note, we walked the Grand Canyon a couple of weeks ago and it was spectacular with all the rain back then. I think I counted 8 or 9 creek crossings with water up to your knees over the stepping stones. It would be similar now I reckon.
Tue 01 Mar, 2022 1:45 pm
keithj wrote:Popes Glen is open from Dell St all the way to Govetts Leap car park... and from there track is open right to Evan L/O carpark... insurance has paid for a very good job on the steps & track, and new bridges.
However, the cliff top track (known to NPWS as Western Rim track) from Govetts to Pulpit Rock is currently being repaired. There is still not much regrowth after 2 yrs & erosion is an issue.
Pulpit Rock car park is closed 200m along Pulpit Rock Road - with high fencing going 20m into the bush either side. It will have new toilets and improved parking.
Govett's Leap descent is still under repair - apparently is still geologically active - think landslides, mudslides and rockfalls.
I've heard nothing new about Horse Track as an alternate to Rodriguez Pass. I believe that end of the valley (Govetts Gorge) is still closed from Acacia Flat campsite to Junction Rock & hence Govetts/Horsetrack/Rodriguez, so I doubt that any of those tracks down will be opened until they are all ready.... don't hold your breathe.
Wed 02 Mar, 2022 12:43 pm
Sun 06 Mar, 2022 8:49 pm
Sun 06 Mar, 2022 9:41 pm
jrg wrote:NPWS website is showing Grand Canyon as open but warning people not to cross creek crossings when flooded. Not sure what is on the ground though.
Looks like a lot of other damage from the rain - particularly around Wentworth Falls, and a landslide on Glenraphael Drive too. Again, not sure if short or long term closures.
Sat 12 Mar, 2022 4:59 pm
Tue 29 Mar, 2022 9:02 am
keithj wrote:Popes Glen is open from Dell St all the way to Govetts Leap car park... and from there track is open right to Evan L/O carpark... insurance has paid for a very good job on the steps & track, and new bridges.
However, the cliff top track (known to NPWS as Western Rim track) from Govetts to Pulpit Rock is currently being repaired. There is still not much regrowth after 2 yrs & erosion is an issue.
Pulpit Rock car park is closed 200m along Pulpit Rock Road - with high fencing going 20m into the bush either side. It will have new toilets and improved parking.
Govett's Leap descent is still under repair - apparently is still geologically active - think landslides, mudslides and rockfalls.
I've heard nothing new about Horse Track as an alternate to Rodriguez Pass. I believe that end of the valley (Govetts Gorge) is still closed from Acacia Flat campsite to Junction Rock & hence Govetts/Horsetrack/Rodriguez, so I doubt that any of those tracks down will be opened until they are all ready.... don't hold your breathe.
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