Practice day hike
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Event Details
When:
Mon 10th Apr 2023 (9am to 6pm)
Where:
Neates Glen Parking Area
275 Evans Lookout Road, Blackheath NSW
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Cost:
Participant (Adult Member) - Free
Participant (Cub, Scout, Venturer, Rover) - Free
Registrations:
Open: Sun 12th Mar 2023 (12am)
Close: Tue 4th Apr 2023 (7pm)
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Brief Summary:
Practice day hike. Blackheath NSW. Easter Monday public holiday. Suitable for entry level and beginners. All participants require a Scouts NSW membership number. Grand Canyon Track and Cliff Top Track. Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Rovers, Leaders. Only one guide available.
Additional Information

Practice day hike

Monday 10th April (public holiday and school holidays)

Evans LO Road 1.5 km + Grand Canyon 6.3km + Cliff Top 3 km + Govetts Leap Rd 3.1 km Combined total 13.9 km

Track Grade

Grade 3 undulates and some stairs, please note some uneven stairs and surfaces, wet surfaces

Public transport option 

Central 7:24 am, Blackheath 9:38 am, Walk 200 m to Ivanhoe Hotel, Blackheath, Depart Ivanhoe Hotel 9:58 am, Arrive Evans Lookout Rd before Forest Park Rd 9:04 am Bring your opal card

Approx times

Arrive Neates Glen Carpark 10 am
Arrive Evans Lookout approx. 2 pm Lunch 
Depart 2:30 pm
Arrive Govetts Leap 4:45 pm
Arrive Blackheath Station 6 pm 

All participants require a scouts NSW membership number and up to date with membership fees.

Health requirements
Good health and fitness required. Suitable for active people who play sport or exercise regularly. 

Only one guide available so we will run with one or more youth patrols under indirect supervision with guide checking in regularly.
Ideally book with more than one person.  

Limited toilets: Evans Lookout, Govetts Leap and Blackheath

Wear shoes with grip, comfortable walking shoes and breathable clothes, wet weather gear. Pack morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, healthy snacks. Sun hat and sunscreen. Minimum 2.6 L water. Day pack with personal first aid.

https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/grand-canyon-track

https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/cliff-top-walking-track

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