Megalong Rd to Bowtells Swing Bridge (Coxs River)
Download & Print Map and Notes5 hrs 30 mins
772 m
Hard track
(0km) Int of 6 Foot Track and Megalong Rd → Megalong Cemetery
100 m
2 mins
0m
-5m
Easy track
Megalong Cemetery (historical)
(0.1km) Megalong Cemetery → Int Near Guyver Bridge
770 m
15 mins
14m
-34m
Easy track
(0.87km) Int Near Guyver Bridge → Euroka back gate
1.9 km
41 mins
69m
-122m
Moderate track
(2.72km) Private Gate → Bowtells Bridge East
3.4 km
1 hr 25 mins
157m
-348m
Hard track
Bowtells Swing Bridge
(6.15km) Bowtells Swing Bridge → Bowtells Swing Bridge North
130 m
4 mins
15m
-8m
Moderate track
(6.28km) Bowtells Bridge West → Six Foot Track Lodge
790 m
20 mins
49m
-73m
Moderate track
Turn sharp right: From the intersection and clearing, this walk follows the ‘Camping Ground-500mtrs’ sign[66] north up the timber steps. The track soon bends left and follows the side of the hill[67] for about 130m to then head through a gate with a ‘Welcome’ sign[68]. The walk continues along the clear track for another 70m to the intersection with the timber path[69] just below the ‘Six Foot Track Lodge’[70]. At the end of this side trip, retrace your steps back to the main walk then Turn left .
Six Foot Track Lodge
Maps for the Megalong Rd to Bowtells Swing Bridge (Coxs River) walk
You can download the PDF for this walk to print a map.These maps below cover the walk and the wider area around the walk, they are worth carrying for safety reasons.
Six Foot Track | 1:50 000 Map Series | Six Foot Track | NSW-six-foot-track |
Hampton | 1:25 000 Map Series | 89304S HAMPTON | NSW-89304S |
Katoomba | 1:100 000 Map Series | 8930 KATOOMBA | 8930 |
Cross sectional view of the Megalong Rd to Bowtells Swing Bridge (Coxs River) bushwalking track
Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Megalong Rd to Bowtells Swing Bridge (Coxs River)
Overview of this walks grade – based on the AS 2156.1 – 2001
Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.
Length | 12.6 km | ||
Time | 5 hrs 30 mins | ||
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Grade 4/6 Hard track |
AS 2156.1 | Gradient | Very steep (4/6) |
Quality of track | Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6) | ||
Signs | Directional signs along the way (3/6) | ||
Experience Required | Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6) | ||
Weather | Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6) | ||
Infrastructure | Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6) |
Some more details of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining grading looking at sections of the walk
Gradient
3.4km of this walk is very steep and another 1.9km has short steep hills. Whilst another 900m has gentle hills with occasional steps and the remaining 95m is flat with no steps.
Quality of track
Around 5km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles, whilst the remaining 870m follows a clear and well formed track or trail.
Signs
Around 5km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection, whilst the remaining 870m is clearly signposted.
Experience Required
Around 3.4km of this walk requires some bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 2.8km requires no previous bushwalking experience.
weather
Around 3.4km of this walk is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety, whilst the remaining 2.8km is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation).
Infrastructure
Around 3.4km of this walk has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced), whilst the remaining 2.8km is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats).
Similar walks
Other Nearby walks
Plan your trip to and from the walk here
The Megalong Rd to Bowtells Swing Bridge (Coxs River) walk starts and ends at the Int of 6 Foot Track and Megalong Rd (gps: -33.73558, 150.23457)Your main transport option to Int of 6 Foot Track and Megalong Rd is by;
Car. There is free parking available.
(get details)
Fire Danger
Each park may have its own fire ban, this rating is only valid for today and is based on information from the RFS Please check the RFS Website for more information.Weather Forest
This walk starts in the Central Tablelands weather district always check the formal BOM forecast or pdf before starting your walk.Forecast snapshot
Park Information & Alerts
Short URL = http://wild.tl/mrtbsbr
Gallery images
There are other downloads I am still working on.
You will probably need to login to access these — still all free.
* KML (google earth file)
* GPX (GPS file)
Special Maps/ brochures
* A3 topo maps
* PDF with Lands Topo map base
* PDF with arial image (and map overlay)
I wanted to get the main site live first, this extra stuff will come in time.
Happy walking
Matt 🙂
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