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.

Start	At the intersection of Snowies Alpine Walk & Illawong Walk (-36.3813408,148.3721701)
Mode	Car
Directions	From , District of Tuggeranong.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Snowies Alpine Walk & Illawong Walk Start heading along Snowies Alpine Walk (a vehicle track). Find the car park at the start.
	After another 90 m (from the Snowies Alpine Walk) turn left, to head along Snowies Alpine Walk (a walking track). After another 330 m head down the metal steps Then cross the bridge (about 7 m long) After another 6 m find the "Flying Fox" (10 m on your left). Flying Fox This metal flying fox was put in place to provide a safer option for crossing Blue Cow Creek when the water rises over the rocks. There are many flying foxes in the area to help people cross creeks, especially useful during snowmelt when water is cold, deep and fast-moving. In 2010, a metal bridge was installed over this creek, parallel to the flying fox, and the bridge is now the safest way to cross. After another 940 m cross the ford. Then come to the viewpoint (35 m on your right). After another 155 m cross the ford. After another 45 m cross the ford. After another 910 m pass the "Illawong Lodge" (70 m on your left).
	After another 75 m (at the intersection of Illawong Bridge Track & Snowies Alpine Walk) veer right, to head along Illawong Bridge Track. After another 30 m cross the bridge (about 30 m long) After another 30 m find the "Suspension Bridge" (20 m on your right). Suspension Bridge Constructed and maintained by Illawong Ski Tourers, and only a stone's throw from Illawong Lodge, this cable suspension bridge provides a safer way to cross the upper Snowy River. This provides the main access between Guthega and the Main Range. The bridge also provides great views of the valley.
	After another 2.9 km (from the Pounds Creek) continue straight.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to the summit of Mt Twynam, Australia's mainland third highest peak. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 500 m turn right. After another 2.5 km cross the ford.
	Continue straight. After another 3.3 km pass the "Mount Tate" (about 10 m ahead).
	Turn right.
	After another 140 m veer left.
	After another 1.1 km veer left.
	After another 740 m continue straight. After another 1.1 km cross the ford.
	Continue straight.
	After another 2.3 km (from the Guthega Trig Walk) veer left, to head along Guthega Trig Walk. After another 95 m find the "Guthega View" (5 m on your left). Guthega View Guthega view is an informal lookout point, east of Guthega Trig. The flat area marked with a couple of boulders provides a great view (in clear weather) to the south, down the ridge to Guthega Village and dam. The area can be a great place to rest at the top of the ridge, giving a chance to enjoy the scattering of snow gums and if you look carefully in the grasses, you may spot some unusual fungus. After another 100 m find the "Guthega Trig" (65 m on your right). Guthega Trig Guthega Trig is found on a granite outcrop at about 1865m (AMSL) between Guthega River and Falls Creek. In clear weather, there are great views down along Guthega River to Guthega Dam and the surrounding hills (Mount Twynam and Tate). The actual trig station has fallen off the top of the knoll and lies between some boulders on the eastern side of the outcrop.
	After another 1.5 km (from the Guthega Trig Walk) turn right (a vehicle track).
	After another 185 m veer left.
	After another 160 m continue straight. After another 225 m find the "Guthega Pondage" (40 m on your left). Guthega Pondage Guthega Dam collects the water from Blue Cow Creek, Guthega River and the Snowy River. The dam has been built to provide the water and pressure to drive the Guthega Power Station. The water is carried to the power station via the Guthega pressure tunnel (and pipeline). This dam is 33m high and 137m across at the top, and stores up to 1550 megalitres of water.
	After another 20 m turn sharp right.
	After another 230 m continue straight.
	After another 85 m (from the Snowies Alpine Walk) continue straight, to head along Snowies Alpine Walk (a vehicle track).
	Continue another 90 m to find at the intersection of Illawong Walk & Snowies Alpine Walk at the end.

Side trip to the summit of Mt Twynam, Australia's mainland third highest peak.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 1.3 km veer left. After another 245 m find the "Mount Twynam" (45 m on your right). Mount Twynam Mount Twynam is the largest peak on the ridgeline that winds around behind Blue Lake. It was once the location of a trig station, which was used for navigation until it was taken down. The metal frame, which was the lower half of the station, still sits on the peak today. "Mount Twynam".
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 1.6 km to the main route.

Mount Twynam, Mount Tate and Consett Stephen Pass Circuit from Guthega


Grading

	Class 5/6 Very challenging
Length	19.8 km
Time	2 days to 3 days
Quality of track	Rough unclear track (5/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	No directional signs (5/6)
Infrastructure	No facilities provided (5/6)
Experience Required	High level of bushwalking experience recommended (5/6)
Weather	Forecasted & unexpected severe weather likely to have an impact on your navigation and safety (5/6)

Some facilities on route


Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	2.5 km	Illawong Lodge

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