Blue Dog/Knights Loop Hike (Replacement)

Replaces the cliff top walk cancelled due to track closures/landslides. 

Option to join/start from Old Ford Reserve or Dunphys campground. Car parking available. 

Short option available, drive into Dunphys and shorten to 2 day hike.

Walk in Thursday, Overnight Loop Friday and Saturday, Walk out Sunday.

Suitable for Scouts, Venturers, Rovers, Leader with some overnight experience. Comfortable with pack under load, some steep sustained climbs, creek crossings, some overgrown tracks and navigation practice.

Remote bush camping on the ridge near Knights Deck, limited space, rocky, majestic views. Bush toileting on the overnight loop.

Track notes
https://bushwalkingnsw.com/walk.php?nid=812 

Knights Deck located above Breakfast Creek/Coxs River

Thursday 13th April Katoomba to Dunphys campground Approx times. Katoomba 8 am, Old Ford 12-1 pm, Dunphys 5-6 pm

Friday 14th April Dunphys to Knights Deck via Blue Dog Ridge and Blue Dog Spur

Saturday 15th April Knights Deck to Dunphys campground

Sunday 16th April Dunphys campground to Katoomba Approx times. Dunphys 8 am, Old Ford 12-1 pm, Katoomba 5-6 pm

Approx distances

Thursday 11.1 km from Katoomba Station to Old Ford Reserve, 8.2 km Old Ford Reserve to Dunphys campground

Friday 9 km Dunphys campground to Knights Deck

Saturday 9 km Knights Deck to Dunphys campground

Sunday 8.2 km Dunphys campground to Old Ford Reserve, 11.1 km Old Ford Reserve to Katoomba Station