DAY TREKS  > MT SOLITARY VIA THE RUINED CASTLE

MT SOLITARY VIA THE RUINED CASTLE
- 14km (Strenuous)

 

Saturday July 25, 2020 (arrive Friday before)
 

Mt Solitary is an isolated sandstone plateau, easily visible from Echo Point, that stands alone in the Jamison Valley below Katoomba. From its flat top there are excellent views of Narrow Neck and the Jamison Valley, as well as south to Lake Burragorang.

 

GETTING THERE

Drive to Katoomba Friday afternoon (July 24) to stay overnight at the YHA in the centre of Katoomba.

 

ITINERY
Our adventure starts bright and early at 4.30am Saturday July 25 with the sunrise summit of The Ruined Castle. Then we trek along the trail to summit Mt Solitary arriving around 4pm.

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INCLUDES

• NSW National Park fees – entry and camping

• First Aid and Navigation by 2 qualified Fittrek leaders (Lisa & Rozzie)

• Satellite communicator with GPS and two-way communicator

• Gear checklist and advice

• Pre event information 

• Breakfast, morning tea and Lunch on trek day.

 

EXCLUDES

• Travel to and from start point

• Items in the gear list

• Food on Friday, Saturday night and Sunday. 

 

If you would like to stay on Saturday night after our trek at the YHA please let Roz know.

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COST

$200 (including YHA for Friday night) - To register interest email Rozzie at roz@fittrek.com.au or you can book directly via the MINDBODY app

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WHAT TO BRING

• Minimum 3L water 

• Water bladder/water bottle(s)

• Rain gear (just in case)

• Extra layers – it will be cold

• Comfortable hiking shoes (tested and worn in)

• Light weight towel

• Personal medication/first aid (a more extensive first aid kit will be carried by coach Roz)

• Head torch with spare batteries

• Optional/weather dependent – hiking poles, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, binoculars, camera

 

CANCELLATION POLICY

Any cancellations within 30 days will forfeit 20% of the total cost

Any cancellation within 7 days will not receive any refund

 

Any questions or concerns feel free to call Rozzie on 0407 899 689 or email roz@fittrek.com.au