Cascade Hut

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Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• 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
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

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Getting There

Transport options and directions

Start	At the intersection of Cascade Trail & Dead Horse Gap Walking Track (-36.5229419,148.2645534)
Mode	Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.)
Directions	From Barry Way Turn on to Kosciuszko Road then drive for 1.8 km Keep left onto Alpine Way and drive for another 17.5 km Keep left onto Alpine Way and drive for another 18.7 km

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Track Notes

Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park (on the Alpine Way 5.4km west of Friday Drive), this walk follows the 'Cascade Trail' sign along the management trail and around the locked gate. The trail soon leads past a 'Wilderness Entry' information sign as it winds along the side of the hill, keeping the Thredbo River below and to your right. The trail leads up the side of the hill moderately steeply, crossing a few small creeks before leading back down to cross another creek, very close to the Thredbo River. Here the trail continues through the valley for about 400m to find an intersection with a track (on the right, leading to a bridge), just before the trail crosses the Thredbo River.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Cascade Trail & Dead Horse Gap Walking Track Start heading along Cascade Trail (a vehicle track). After 25 m to find the car park. After another 50 m pass the sign (9 m on your left). Then head through/around the gate.
	After another 2 km continue straight, to head along Cascade Trail. Keep right. After another 55 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long)
	After another 35 m continue straight, to head along Cascade Trail.
	After another 335 m continue straight, to head along Cascade Trail. After another 2.3 km find the "Bob's Ridge" (30 m on your right). Bob's Ridge Bob's Ridge Bob's Ridge is a highlight along the Cascades Trail. The ridge is signposted, and a large granite outcrop is just to the west of the signpost. The rounded boulders vary in shape and size. It is possible to climb up some of the rocks for an even better view. On a clear day, there are expansive views south-west across the Murray River valley into Victoria, only 6.5km away. There are many interesting rock formations to enjoy and, if you are quiet, you may see Brumbies that enjoy the grove of trees to the south. + - Bob's Ridge is a highlight along the Cascades Trail. The ridge is signposted, and a large granite outcrop is just to the west of the signpost. The rounded boulders vary in shape and size. It is possible to climb up some of the rocks for an even better view. On a clear day, there are expansive views south-west across the Murray River valley into Victoria, only 6.5km away. There are many interesting rock formations to enjoy and, if you are quiet, you may see Brumbies that enjoy the grove of trees to the south. After another 2.8 km cross the ford. After another 970 m cross the ford.
	After another 940 m (at the intersection of Cascade Trail & Cascade Hut Trail) veer left, to head along Cascade Hut Trail. After another 110 m come to "Cascade Hut". Cascade Hut Cascade Hut Cascade Hut was built by Bill Nankervis and other stock-men in 1935 to assist with their grazing. This hut is made from horizontal slabs of wood, with the roof and floor having been upgraded over the years. There is a wooden sleeping platform and fireplace inside. There is good camping around the hut, with flat fields, a large fire scar with bench seating, a toilet and plenty of brumbies to add interest. Cascade Hut is maintained by Ilawarra Alpine Club. + - Cascade Hut was built by Bill Nankervis and other stock-men in 1935 to assist with their grazing. This hut is made from horizontal slabs of wood, with the roof and floor having been upgraded over the years. There is a wooden sleeping platform and fireplace inside. There is good camping around the hut, with flat fields, a large fire scar with bench seating, a toilet and plenty of brumbies to add interest. Cascade Hut is maintained by Ilawarra Alpine Club. Turn around here and retrace the main route for 9.7 km to get back to the start. "Cascade Hut".

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Terrain

Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Cascade Hut

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	19.4 km
Time	6 h, 9 h to 2 days

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route

Campsite: There is one 9.8 km from the start.

Shelter: There is one 9.7 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	9.7 km	Cascade Hut
Campsite	9.8 km	Cascade Hut

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Articles

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Covered in snow part of the year
This walk leads through an extreme alpine environment and all walkers must be well prepared. During summer, be prepared for both very hot and cold weather, high winds, rain, snow, extreme UV levels and some sections of snow or ice on the ground. Before starting this walk, check advice with Snowy Region Visitor Information Centre (02) 6450 5600, the weather forecast and the snow conditions then change your plans as needed. These notes, grades and walking times have been written for use in the summer months only. Between May and the end of October, this walk is likely to be covered in snow/ice, visitors should be carrying and be prepared to use snowshoes or cross country skis. When there is a chance of significant snow on the ground, visitors will need particularly strong navigation and snowcraft skills - tracks and signage may not be visible. For most visitors, it is best to consider this walk closed during the colder months.

Dead Horse Gap
Dead Horse Gap is a relatively low mountain pass in the Great Dividing Range at 1582m AMSL. It was once a meeting place for Aboriginal groups in the summer, where they would perform ceremonies and trade with each other. In nature, the pass acts as a funnel for the migration of insects and birds. In the early 20th century, the pass became increasingly popular with stockmen, who brought sheep and cattle to the mountains each summer.

Bob's Ridge
Bob's Ridge is a highlight along the Cascades Trail. The ridge is signposted, and a large granite outcrop is just to the west of the signpost. The rounded boulders vary in shape and size. It is possible to climb up some of the rocks for an even better view. On a clear day, there are expansive views south-west across the Murray River valley into Victoria, only 6.5km away. There are many interesting rock formations to enjoy and, if you are quiet, you may see Brumbies that enjoy the grove of trees to the south.

Cascade Hut
Cascade Hut was built by Bill Nankervis and other stock-men in 1935 to assist with their grazing. This hut is made from horizontal slabs of wood, with the roof and floor having been upgraded over the years. There is a wooden sleeping platform and fireplace inside. There is good camping around the hut, with flat fields, a large fire scar with bench seating, a toilet and plenty of brumbies to add interest. Cascade Hut is maintained by Ilawarra Alpine Club.

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