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This page contains information about the Mountain Devils bushwalking and social activities program.

It is essential you make your booking by mid-week, then you must call the Leader the evening before to confirm your participation and be advised if any changes to the planned activity have occurred. Leaders may place limits on the numbers attending. Failure to get in early can result in missing out on a place or the activity not proceeding.

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 - Graded track, some incline. 2 - Graded track, hills, creek crossings. 3 - Rough track, steep sections, creek crossings. 4 - Off-track, moderate. 5 - Off-track, hard. 6 - Rock scrambling, exposure to heights.

For further information on walk gradings please refer to our guidelines page, or if further clarification is required then discuss this with the Walk Leader when booking-in.

February 2010

Date	Activity Description	Contact Details	Grading
Mon 1	Club Meeting, 7:30pm Campbelltown Catholic Club. All welcome to attend our monthly club meeting.	Glenys 4628 5775	Social
Sun 7	Minnamurra Falls. Enjoy a stroll in the Warm Temperate Rainforest at Minnamurra Falls near Jamberoo. The "Rainforest Loop Walk" is 1.6kms and the walk to the falls is an optional 2.6 kms more and is well worth the effort. No need to carry lunch as there is a picnic area near the car park and a cafe which provides light meals and refreshments.	Glenys 4628 5775	Dist: A Ter: 1,2
Sat 13	Painters Walk. Taronga Zoo Wharf to Neutral Bay.Coastal trails and paths. Panoramic harbour views.Let's hope for a fine day this time.	Kevin 4628 6974	Dist: B Ter: 1
Sun 21	Wallumarra Track and Forest Island - RNP A varied walk in RNP. Heath, vegetation and subtropical rainforest with city views. Good beginners walk.	Harry 4621 2448	Dist: B Ter: 2
Sat 27	Wolli Creek and Surrounds Starting at Bardwell Park railway station we will walk to Girrahween Park. Then on to Nannygoat Hill and Banks road reserve. We then join the Cooks river cycleway to Wolli creek station. Some steep hills along the way.	Glenn 9605 8071 after 7:30pm	Dist: B Ter: 2/3

March 2010

Date	Activity Description	Contact Details	Grading
Mon 1	Club Meeting, 7:30pm Campbelltown Catholic Club. All welcome to attend our monthly club meeting.	Kevin 4628 6974	Social
Sun 7	Heathcote to Waterfall via Karloo Track to Uloola Falls. A well defined 9km track with some steep sections but not too hard. Possible mid walk swim.	Rino 4621 3140	Dist: B Ter: 3
Sun 14	Mt Annan Challenge walk Not an official club activity but popular with many members who take part. Club members who are either entrants or just spectators can choose to meet for a social gathering by the lake after the race.
Sat 20	"Spelling Bee" - Corrimal Theatre. Helen has booked approx 16 tickets for the popular Arcadian Theatre Groups latest production. Tickets $20 max. Meet Catholic Club 5pm. Chinese meal at club opposite theatre. Must book by 6th March LATEST. Note - Rino is the contact for this event.	Rino 4621 3140	Social
Sun 21	Harrington Park. A stroll around the picturesque lakes and parks finishing with a picnic lunch.	Rosslyn 9603 3559	Dist: A Ter: 1
Sat 27	Sugarloaf Bay. A beautiful 11km walk on track around Crag and Castle Coves. Ferns, palms, casuarinas, grass trees, mangroves and creeks. Lookouts over Middle Harbour. Steps!	Kevin 4628 6974	Dist: C Ter: 2

April 2010

Date	Activity Description	Contact Details	Grading
Mon 5	Otford to Burning Palms - RNP 12km circuit. Down Palm Jungle Track to Burning Palms Beach, then return via steep ascent to Garawarra and along ridge. Great coastal views.	Rino 4621 3140	Dist: C Ter: 2
Sun 11	Kiama Coast The new 12km walk from Werri Lagoon to Kiama Heights and return. Coast hugging on rolling hills. Exposed cliffs, boulder beaches and rock platforms. North/south views.	Kevin 4628 6974	Dist: C Ter: 2
Mon 12	Club Meeting 7.30pm Campbelltown Catholic Club. All welcome to attend our monthly meeting.	Kevin 4628 6974	Social
Sat 17	Brigadoon at Bundanoon. Get a taste of the highlands at Bundanoon as it transforms into the mythical town of Brigadoon.	Glenys 4628 5775	Social
Sun 18	Little Mountain and Bents Basin. A circuit walk which starts by ascending the forested ridge of Little Mountain through Guiguer Nature Reserve and returns by making a circuit of the basin itself. Small park entrance fee.	Dennis 9820 1222 (after 6pm)	Dist: B Ter: 2
Sun 25	Lidcombe to Wolli Creek - Anzac Day Walk. Tour of war graves at Rookwood, then walk along the Cooks River Cycleway through urban bushland to Wolli Creek. Long walk but flat.	Glenn 9605 8071 (after 7.30pm)	Dist: C Ter: 1
Fri 30	Activity Leaders Meeting - 7.30pm Catholic Club. All welcome to attend our planning meeting for the Winter program	Kevin 4628 6974	Social

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 - Graded track, some incline. 2 - Graded track, hills, creek crossings. 3 - Rough track, steep sections, creek crossings. 4 - Off-track, moderate. 5 - Off-track, hard. 6 - Rock scrambling, exposure to heights.

May 2010

Date	Activity Description	Contact Details	Grading
Sat 1	Camden Bike Track Meeting at the track. Walk the Bike Track and return, short walk around Camden if time permits. Lunch 12pm at Creme Della Creme.	Margaret 4625 8986	Social + Dist: B Ter: 1
Sun 2	Claude Lee Pass. Descending to 40 Foot Falls from the Box Vale Track to a picturesque walk on both sides of the Nattai River. Steep ascent up the incline. Gloves recommended.	Glenn 9605 8071 (after 7.30pm)	Dist: C Ter: 3
Mon 3	Club Meeting 7.30pm Campbelltown Catholic Club. All welcome to attend our monthly meeting.	Kevin 4628 6974	Social
Sun 9	Thirlmere Lakes. A circuit walk around the inland lakes of Thirlmere Lakes National Park. Starting near Couridjah all on track on or near the lakes foreshores.	Dennis 9820 1222 (after 6pm)	Dist: B Ter: 1
Sun 16	Double Bay to Watsons Bay. Approx 10km around Sydney Harbour's south eastern foreshores. Including Hermitage Foreshore walk and Parsley Bay Reserve. Tracks and paths. Remnant forest, beaches, historic houses and harbour views.	Kevin 4628 6974	Dist: C Ter: 2
Fri 21 to Sun 23	Car Camp Patonga. Excellent campground right on the water at Patonga. Hot showers, flush toilets, laundry, shops and pub nearby, large campsites, security guard at night, right on the beach, fishing and lots of walking opportunities. Patonga Camping Area website. Patonga Camping Area location map. Driving Directions	Rino 4621 3140	Social + Walks
Sun 30	Glenbrook to Red Hands Cave. 8km circuit all on track through rainforest/ferns following a creek to interesting hand stencils at Red Hands Cave. Park entry fee applies.	Harry 4621 2448	Dist: B Ter: 2

Most club activities start from The Catholic Club carpark, access the club carpark from the Camden Rd entrance (small roundabout not shown on linked map) 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 club, please don't just show up on the day as the Leaders need to know the number of likely participants before the event.