Region JOTT hike (scouts & older)

Light weight hiking. Organise shared tents, food and cooking gear. First aid kit, compass, raincoat. 2L water (min).
Water purification tablets or filter. An emergency meal must be carried. Maps will be provided.
 
Suggested gear list and menu ideas are available on request (email: glenn.austin@nsw.scouts.com.au).
 
This walk is 8km on the first day including a 440m descent to the Nattai River. Day 2 is 6km and includes a 440m ascent. Some
parts of this walk are steep. While it is an intermediate level overnight hike it is physically demanding. Pack weight should be maximum 20% of body weight (for small scouts this can be difficult, aim for less than 12kg). Packs will be weighed at the start of the hike.
 
Water is generally only available from a small creek near the campsite, and may be limited there. The Nattai River is not suitable for drinking or swimming. Each hiker must bring 6-10 water purification tablets (available from camping stores).
 
Numbers allowed on this hike will be limited due to NPWS limitations and will be accepted on a first in basis as ePermission forms are submitted. This hike has been very popular in previous years and is expected to fill quickly.
 
Directions to the start of the hike:
- Follow the F5 south from Campbelltown towards Mittagong. Take the Colo Vale exit about 8km before Mittagong (approximately 50 km south of Campbelltown). When you exit the freeway turn right and head into Colo Vale (2km).
- In Colo Vale, turn right into Wilson Drive before crossing the railway line. Follow Wilson Drive to Hilltop (5km).
- In Hilltop, cross the bridge across the railway line and immediately turn right into West St. Follow West St, it will become Wattle Ridge Rd.
- Follow Wattle Ridge Rd for about 7 km to a junction with Nattai Rd and Long Nose Ridge Rd. Follow Nattai Rd (which is on the left). Follow this road to a locked gate. This is the start and finish of the walk.
 
Allow about 50 minutes driving time from the Narellan Rd (Campbelltown/Camden) exit on the F5.
 
Any questions please contact: Glenn Austin (Aussie)  email: glenn.austin@nsw.scouts.com.au  Ph: 0417 272 978