Alum Creek to Black Range

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• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
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• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
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If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There

Full Journey Six Foot Track
Start (-33.7579733,150.1392298)
Mode Car
Directions From , Hampton.
Finish (-33.7551207,150.0484028)
Mode (end) Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes

Getting started
From 'Alum Creek Reserve' Glen Chee Rd, Ganbenang, follow the wide main dirt road downhill for just shy of 100m to cross Alum Creek. Continue along Glen Chee Rd crossing the Creek a few more times following the Six Foot Track arrow posts as they then lead you uphill.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Glen Chee Road. There is a toilet (about 25 m back from the start). Find the Alum Creek Camping ground at the start. Alum Creek Camping ground Alum Creek Camping ground Signposted as 'Alum Creek Reserve', this fairly flat grassy area, off the side of the dirt Glen Chee Road, part of the six foot track). The campsite is the least used and least developed of the three official campsites on the Six Foot Track, and makes a good place to stay if attempting the walk in two days. There are no facilities provided but the flat campsite is in a well-protected valley with the small Alum Creek beside the campsite and the fairly reliable Little River down the road (treat water before use). + - Signposted as 'Alum Creek Reserve', this fairly flat grassy area, off the side of the dirt Glen Chee Road, part of the six foot track). The campsite is the least used and least developed of the three official campsites on the Six Foot Track, and makes a good place to stay if attempting the walk in two days. There are no facilities provided but the flat campsite is in a well-protected valley with the small Alum Creek beside the campsite and the fairly reliable Little River down the road (treat water before use). Then cross the ford.
	After another 680 m cross the ford.
	After another 165 m cross the ford.
	After another 105 m cross the ford.
	After another 2 km turn left, to head along Glen Chee Road.
	After another 1.4 km (at the intersection of Black Range Road & Glen Chee Road) turn right, to head along Black Range Road (a vehicle track). After another 2.1 km (at the intersection of Black Range Road & Moorara Boss Firetrail) continue straight, to head along Black Range Road. After another 3.2 km (at the intersection of Black Range Road & Warlock Fire Trail) continue straight, to head along Black Range Road. After another 460 m (at the intersection of Black Range Road & Beefsteak Creek Fire Trail) continue straight, to head along Black Range Road. After another 360 m (at the intersection of Black Range Road & Bulls Creek Trail) continue straight, to head along Black Range Road. After another 1.8 km (at the intersection of Black Range Road & Bulls Creek Trail) continue straight, to head along Black Range Road. After another 95 m continue straight, to head along Black Range Road.
	After another 400 m turn left, to head along Black Range Road.
	After another 250 m (at the intersection of Caves Road Trail & Black Range Road) turn left, to head along Caves Road Trail (a vehicle track). After another 100 m come to "Black Range camping ground". Black Range camping ground Black Range camping ground Black Range camping ground is found along the Six Foot Track, and is also accessible by car. The well maintained and signposted campsite has a couple of sheltered picnic tables, toilets, rainwater tank and and information board with map. The campsite is in a large fenced grassy area. The tank water is quiet reliable but the tank can become empty during long dry spells or through vandalism, please treat before use. A sign reminds campers that this is a Fuel Stove Only area - no camp fires + - Black Range camping ground is found along the Six Foot Track, and is also accessible by car. The well maintained and signposted campsite has a couple of sheltered picnic tables, toilets, rainwater tank and and information board with map. The campsite is in a large fenced grassy area. The tank water is quiet reliable but the tank can become empty during long dry spells or through vandalism, please treat before use. A sign reminds campers that this is a Fuel Stove Only area - no camp fires About 35 m past the end is a picnic table.
	The end.

Terrain

Alum Creek to Black Range

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	13 km
Time	4 h 30 min to 6 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route

Campsite: There are 2 on route, on average they are 4.4 km apart with the largest gap of 13 km.

Toilet: There is one -26 m back from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-26 m	[toilet]
Campsite	50 m	Alum Creek Camping ground
Campsite	13.1 km	Black Range camping ground

Articles

Alum Creek to Black Range
Enjoy Little River then the climb to the Black Range. Lookout for Koala as you stroll along the undulating Black Range Road.

Alum Creek Reserve campsite
Tucked away in a pleasant gully this is the least used campsite on the Six Foot Track, but us a lovely spot.

Black Range Camping Ground
This is a large and lush campsite on the Six Foot Track. Plenty of place to pitch a tent. There is a toilet, water tank and sheltered picnic table.

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Full Journey	Six Foot Track
Start	(-33.7579733,150.1392298)
Mode	Car
Directions	From , Hampton.
Finish	(-33.7551207,150.0484028)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

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