The Mountain Devils
Bushwalking and
Social Club Inc.
NEWS.
10/06 bike ride added.
18/6 walk cancelled.
Report added.
COVID guidelines are on our Activities page.
Activities Program
This page contains information about the Mountain Devils bushwalking and social activities program.
You need to book in by the Friday before the activity. Leaders may place limits on the numbers attending and failure to book early can result in missing out on a place or the activity not proceeding. Also, if you print this list out and stick it on the fridge please don't forget to check back here for any changes that may have occurred.
COVID-19 Guidelines.
It is our intention to make our activities safe, enjoyable, and compliant with current COVID safe guidelines. Please Note:
- If you have cold or flu like symptoms then stay home.
- Participation is at the discretion of the activity leader.
- Car pooling permitted, but at the discretion of each driver.
- Please bring a face mask in case this is required to complete the activity.
- Appropriate use of hand sanitiser is strongly encouraged.
- Please follow any social distancing guidelines which may apply during the activity.
If in doubt, request clarification from the activity leader.
Thank you and enjoy your day.
Walk Grading Guide.
| Distance: | Terrain: |
|---|---|
| A - 0 to 5km's. B - > 5 to 10km's. C - > 10 to 15km's. D - > 15 to 20km's. E - > 20km's. |
1 - Introductory or easy. 2 - Moderate difficulty. 3 - Challenging. For regular, fitter walkers. 4 - Strenous. Fit, experienced walkers only. 5 - Advanced. Difficult walks for experienced, fit, self sufficient walkers. |
Further information on walk gradings can be found on our "Walk Grading" page, or if further clarification is required then discuss this with the Activity Leader when booking-in.
Please note:
- Contact Activity Leaders on the numbers quoted. NO text unless specifically stated.
- Public Transport - don’t forget your Opal Card.
- Entry fees apply to walks in the some National Parks.
May 2023
| Date | Activity Description | Contact Details | Grading |
| Mon 1 | Club Meeting - Catholic Club 7.30pm. Monthly meeting, all welcome to attend. |
Andy 0468 901 435 (6-8pm or text) |
Social |
| Fri 5 to Sun 7 |
2 nights in Canberra region with great walking program. We will visit some historic huts on the Settlers Track in Namadgi National Park which have been restored and maintained by KHA. Easy to medium 9km trail. Next day we will walk a 7km section of the Murrumbidgee Discovery Trail along the valley on the outskirts of suburban Canberra. Great walking and fun with your Devils friends! Members only. | Andy 0468 901 435 (6-8pm or text) |
Dist: B Ter: 2 |
| Sat 13 | Lake Illawarra - Bike Ride. Lovely medium difficulty ride around the shores of Lake Illawarra. Level to slightly undulating path on scenic route. Total distance about 30km. |
Phil 0452 274 564 6-8pm (weeknights only, no text) |
Dist: E Ter: 2 |
| Sun 14 | Mothers Day. Happy Mothers Day to all the mums out there. |
Dist: Ter: |
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| Sun 21 | Kentlyn Loop Walk. Interesting/challenging loop walk in Kentlyn. From Freres we follow tracks along the western side of Peter Meadows Creek, traverse Keith Longhurst Reserve, along the cliff tops, then scramble down to the Georges River (via a slot in the cliff line) and return to cars via Freres Crossing. Lots of up and down. Some steep/technical sections. May do longer version depending on numbers. Experienced members only. 10 to 13km. |
Michael 0411 234 217 (no text) |
Dist: C Ter: 3 |
| Sun 28 | Blackheath Escarpment. Scenic point to point walk along the clifftops at Blackheath. Distance around 10km, some hilly sections but mostly easy going, relaxed pace. Stunning views are a feature. Car shuttle required. |
Andy 0468 901 435 (6-8pm or text) |
Dist: C Ter: 3 |
June 2023
| Date | Activity Description | Contact Details | Grading |
| Sun 4 | Vacant. Anyone who can put an activity on this weekend please contact Andy. | Dist: Ter: |
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| Mon 5 | Club Meeting - Catholic Club 7.30pm. Monthly meeting, all welcome to attend. |
Andy 0468 901 435 (6-8pm or text) |
Social |
| Sat 10 | Bike Ride, Canley Vale, Western Sydney Regional Park via Orphan School Creek. Ride commences at Canley Vale Railway Station and follows Orphan School Creek to Western Sydney Regional Park. We continue to Prospect Reservoir. Return journey via the Prospect/Greystanes Pipeline Track to Guildford and finally on the rail trail back to Guildford and Canley Vale. Steep hilly sections in Western Sydney Regional Park. Total distance 35km. 6-8pm weeknights on week prior to ride, no text. |
Phil 0452 274 564 (6 to 8pm, no text) |
Dist: E Ter: |
| Sun 11 | Couranga Track, Royal National Park Details TBA, Distance 10-15km, grade medium/3 |
Andy 0468 901 435 (6-8pm or text) |
Dist: C Ter: 3 |
| Sun 18 | Vacant. Anyone who can put an activity on this weekend please contact Andy. | Dist: Ter: |
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| Sun 25 | Bundeena to Marley Circuit, Royal NP. Distance 12-15km, Grade Medium (2-3). Pleasant coastal clifftop walk, great views. Possible whales. |
Andy 0468 901 435 (6-8pm or text) |
Dist: C Ter: 2,3 |
July 2023
| Date | Activity Description | Contact Details | Grading |
| Sat 1 | North Head Circuit. Distance 12km, Grade medium 2-3. Stunning scenic circuit visiting historic and military sites. Great views and nice lunch. If lucky we might spot a whale or two! Note this is a Saturday activity. Bring Opal card. |
Phil 0452 274 564 6-9pm (no text) |
Dist: C Ter: 2,3 |
| Sun 9 | O'Hare's Creek/10D - Dharawal NP. Walk of about 10km from Victoria Road area to a picturesque section of O'Hares Creek. May include nearby areas if time permits. |
Andy 0468 901 435 (6-8pm or text) |
Dist: C Ter: 3 |
| Mon 10 | Club AGM - Venue TBA. Club AGM, all members are encouraged to attend. |
Andy 0468 901 435 (6-8pm or text) |
Social |
| Sun 16 | Museum to Darling Harbour via Botanical Gardens. Lovely easy walk on paths from Museum Station to Darling Harbour then onto Central via the Goods line. Through the Botanical Gardens with a visit to the Calyx, down to the Opera House under the bridge and onto Barangaroo to finish at Central. Approximate distance 10km. Bring Opal Card. |
Leanne 0414 820 143 (after 7pm) |
Dist: B Ter: 1 |
| Fri 21 | Spring Activities Program. Deadline today if you wish to lead an activity. Please consider contributing. Contact Andy. |
Andy 0468 901 435 (6-8pm or text) |
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| Sun 23 | Vacant. Anyone who can put an activity on this weekend please contact Andy. | Dist: Ter: |
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| Sat 29 | Narrabeen Lakes Circuit. 8km circuit around Narrabeen Lakes. Pretty walk with mainly level route. Bring Opal Card. Note this is a Saturday activity. |
Andy 0468 901 435 (6-8pm or text) |
Dist: B Ter: 2 |
| Sun 30 | Martins Ck - Nattai NP. Exploratory walk to investigate a new track off Nattai Rd heading into the Martins Ck area. We will continue down Martins Ck to waterfall and mini-canyon. Tracks are very overgrown and may require route finding. Experienced members only. |
Michael 0411 234 217 (no text) |
Dist: C Ter: 3 |
August 2023
| Date | Activity Description | Contact Details | Grading |
| Wed 2 | Camden Coffee Catchup. Relaxed walk along the Nepean River path followed by exploration of coffee culture in pretty Camden. Midweek activity. |
Andy 0468 901 435 (6-8pm or text) |
Dist: A Ter: 1 |
| Sun 6 | Asgard's Track and Thor Head. Around a 10km walk to visit a stunning lookout in Upper Grose Valley. If time permits may also visit a historic mine site. |
Andy 0468 901 435 (6-8pm or text) |
Dist: B Ter: 3 |
| Mon 7 | Club Meeting - Venue TBA, 7.30pm. Monthly meeting, all welcome to attend. |
Andy 0468 901 435 (6-8pm or text) |
Social |
| Sun 13 | Mittagong/Mount Alexandra, Sixty Foot Falls. Links 2 separate walks. Ascend to Katoomba Lookout for great view then visit Sixty Foot Falls. Picnic lunch at Mount Alexandra Reserve. |
Andy 0468 901 435 (6-8pm or text) |
Dist: C Ter: 2,3 |
| Sat 19 | Archibald Prize Exhibition, Art Gallery NSW. Bring Opal Card. |
Phil 0452 274 564 (6 to 9pm, no text) |
Social |
| Sun 20 | Pagoda Track (Dry Slot Canyon). Short but challenging walk to visit a stunning secret canyon near Lithgow. Will suit confident experienced walkers. 1-2 short scrambles to reach destination and some navigational skill. Route potentially overgrown. If we complete walk early we may have opportunity to visit nearby Glow Worm Tunnel. AWD may be advised for car pool. Early start. |
Andy 0468 901 435 (6-8pm or text) |
Dist: A Ter: 3,4 |
| Sun 27 | Glenbrook Ck - Springwood. Interesting walk along Glenbrook Ck in Blue Mountains NP. Start in Springwood - short road section - Wiggins Track - Victory Track - optional short off-track to Psalm Rock - Sharks Head Cave - Magda Gully Track back to cars. Waterfalls, lots of up and down. 10-15km. |
Michael 0411 234 217 (no text) |
Dist: C Ter: 3 |
Most club activities start from The Catholic Club carpark, access the club carpark from the Camden Rd entrance and park in the first carpark area on the left. Link to meeting spot location map.
Please check with the Leader for the departure time from the designated meeting spot, please don't just "show up on the day" as our Activity Leaders need to know the number of likely participants before the activity.
Future Events
| Date | Activity | Leader | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 2023 | Grampians Club Car Camp (Victoria). Several days of stunning walks in the Grampians range in western Victoria. Walks will include Pinnacles Walk, Sunrise Lookout and McKenzie falls. Some challenging walks and some easier ones. Staying in Halls Gap. Party size limited to 16. Members only. |
Phil 0452 274 564 6-8pm (weeknights only, no text) |
Dist: Ter: |