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Map of Plateau Pde Florabella Pass Loop
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Terrain

Cross sectional view of the Plateau Pde Florabella Pass Loop bushwalking track

Analysis and summary of the altitude variation on the Plateau Pde Florabella Pass Loop bushwalking track

Overview of this walks Grading - Based on the AS 2156.1 - 2001
These details are new. This new feature still requires more testing and refining. Please use the 'Walker Feedback' for report specific issues. Please e-mail Matt if you have any general comments. Hope you find it helpful.

Under this standard, a walk is graded based on the most difficult section of the walk.

		Length	2.6km
		Time	1 hr 30 mins
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Grade 4/6 Track: Hard	AS 2156.1	Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
		Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
		Signs	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
		Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
		Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)
		Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)

*This summary of grading information is new and still in testing

Some more detail of this walks Grading
Here is a bit more details explaining the grading looking at sections of the walk.
Gradient
1.4km of this walk is very steep and another 1.1km is flat with no steps. The remaining (160m) has gentle hills with occasional steps.

Quality of track
1.4km of this walk follows a formed track, with some branches and other obstacles and another 1.1km follows a smooth and hardened path. The remaining (160m) follows a clear and well formed track or trail.

Signs
1.4km of this walk has directional signs at most intersection and another 1.2km is clearly signposted. The remaining (25m) has minimal directional signs.

Experience Required
Around 2.4km of this walk requires no previous bushwalking experience, whilst the remaining 240m requires some bushwalking experience.

Weather
Around 2.5km of this walk is not usually affected by severe weather events (that would unexpectedly impact safety and navigation), whilst the remaining 180m is affected by storms that may impact your navigation and safety.

Infrastructure
2.1km of this walk is close to useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) and another 470m has limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged). The remaining (55m) has limited facilities (such as not all cliffs fenced).

Track Notes

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Catch the bus to No. 14 Plateau Pde
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip to the end of this walk. (Links currently not working sorry) Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Drive to No. 14 Plateau Pde
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride to the start of this walk Use these links to plan your trip to the start of this walk. Plan your trip from --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

(0 km) No. 14 Plateau Pde to Int. Florabella Pass Trk and Plateau Pde Trk Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 729 m	Time = 26 mins
	Climb = 21 m	Descent = -137 m
From the Plateau Parade the track heads to the right of No. 14 Plateau Pde. The track heads down the tarmac road turning right around behind hte houses to opposite a green metal fence. From here the track heads down the hill to turn right down a rocky outcrop to a sign '300m to Plateau Parade'. The track zig zags down the hillside with many rocky steps to come onto a rocky surface where the track sharply turns left down some stairs. The track at the bottom of the stairs turns right and continues under an orange rock overhang to the sign posted intersection.

Florabella Pass overhang	Alt = 132 m
This large and well coloured sandstone overhang is a feature of Florabella Pass. The overbearing nature of this overhang makes it a grand sight along the track. The steps and clearing below it also make for a good place to rest and grab a bite to eat.

(0.73 km) Int. Florabella Pass Trk and Plateau Pde Trk to Int. Florabella Pass and Pippas Pass Trks Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 446 m	Time = 16 mins
	Climb = 57 m	Descent = -65 m
Turn left: From the intersection the track follows the 'Exit via Ross Cres' sign down the hill. The track winds steeply down through rocky outcrops to drop onto a creekbed. From here the track climbs right, out of the creek to wind up the hill for a short time. The track then follows the rocky hillside to an intersection surrounded by rock outcrops and boulders.

(1.18 km) Int. Florabella Pass and Pippas Pass Trks to Boulder pool Optional sidetrip: Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 284 m	Time = 6 mins
	Climb = 2 m	Descent = -35 m
Turn right: From the intersection[1], this walk heads steeply down the stone steps and eroded track, winding steeply, in some sections over steep rocky surfaces. The track continues downhill until coming to an intersection where the track meets a large boulder which stretches towards the creek[2]. Turn left: From the intersection, the track keeps the creek on the right, as it heads down stream. The track winds to a creek junction where the track crosses a log to the right. From here the track meanders along the creek bed to a pool with a large boulder in it. (Retrace your steps back to the main track, then turn sharp right to continue along this walk.)

Boulder Pool	Alt = 88 m
Boulder Pool, unofficially named, is a nice pool along the Glenbrook Creek with a boulder sitting in it. The pool is a great place to cool your feet, and sit on the sandy banks and grab a bite as you take in your surroundings.

(1.18 km) Int. Florabella Pass and Pippas Pass Trks to Int. Beneath rock Trk and Ross Cres Trk Track: Hard - bushtrack	Length = 262 m	Time = 15 mins
	Climb = 106 m	Descent = -13 m
Continue straight: From the intersection[3], this walk heads along the mostly flat track along the side of the hill, keeping the valley to your right. Soon the track leads to another intersection at the base of more stone steps, and a rock wall (on the left) that has 'Florabella Pass' engraved in it[4]. Turn sharp left: From the intersection[5], this the track heads up the stone steps[6]. The track continues to zig zag up a short distance before flattening out and coming to an intersection at the base of a longer set of stone steps[7] (on your left) and another track (ahead). Turn left: From the intersection[8], this walk heads up the stone steps[9]. The track winds fairly steeply uphill at first, then leads a little more gently for just over 100m to come to an intersection at the base of a few rock walls. Here this walk ignores the stone step track (on the left) and veers right following the other stone steps up between the two rock walls[10]. This track winds up the stone steps then bends left to flatten out at the top of the hill at an intersection with a wider track. Here there is a large unfenced rock platform (on your left).

Ross Cres rock outcrop	Alt = 209 m
This rocky outcrop below Ross Crescent, stands like a number of large sandstone foundations in the side of the hill. They are worth an explore, with a numerous views over the bush and little cracks and overhangs to look through.

(1.44 km) Int. Beneath rock Trk and Ross Cres Trk to No. 56 Ross Cres Walk: Easy - bushtrack	Length = 108 m	Time = 4 mins
	Climb = 20 m	Descent = 0 m
Turn right: From the intersection, this walk heads directly away from the unfecned view and along the mostly flat track towards the houses[11]. The track becomes wider and veers right (keeping the house to your right[12]) for about 80m to come to an intersection with Ross Cres[13], Blaxland, next to No. 56, where a sign points back along the track to 'Florabella Pass'[14].

(1.55 km) No. 56 Ross Cres to No. 14 Plateau Pde Path: Easy - Wheelchair accessible - road	Length = 1.09 km	Time = 19 mins
	Climb = 25 m	Descent = -14 m
Turn left: From the intersection with the road the walk heads up Ross Cres, soon passing No 60, 62 and 70. The walk winds with Ross Cres to tend left, passing Taringha St on the right. Then continues along Ross Cres to Boynton St where it turns left. The walk then heads down Boynton St to Glen St where it turns right and continues to the end at the intersection with Bridge Rd. Turn left : From the intersection the walk heads past No. 27 Bridge Rd as it continues down the road. The walk continues down Bridge Rd to the intersection with Plateau Pde, where it turns left. The walk then leads down Plateau Pde to the driveway next to No. 14.

Catch the bus from No. 14 Plateau Pde
You can phone 131500 (the transport info line) for up to date running times. Use these links to plan your Bus (and train) trip from the end of this walk. (Links currently not working sorry) Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Drive from No. 14 Plateau Pde
There is free parking available. You can drive or ride from the end of this walk Use these links to plan your trip from the end of this walk. Plan your trip to --> Castle Hill|Chatswood|Dural|Epping|Gosford|Hornsby|Katoomba|Manly|Parramatta|Penrith|Strathfield|Sutherland|Sydney|

Getting there

Plan your trip to the start of the walk and back from the end of the walk

Public Transport links currently not working, sorry

Public Transport Timetables
	To the start of the walk From Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney		From the end of the walk To Castle Hill Chatswood Dural Epping Gosford Hornsby Katoomba Manly Parramatta Penrith Strathfield Sutherland Sydney
Driving Directions
	To the start of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive from:		From the end of the walk                  Castle HillChatswoodDuralEppingGosfordHornsbyKatoombaManlyParramattaPenrithStrathfieldSutherlandSydney Drive to:

Near by

Campsites in the park
Acacia Flat
Burralow Creek camping ground
Coxs River Camping Area
Euroka campground - Appletree Flat campervan and camper trailer area
Euroka campground
Ingar campground
Mount Werong campground
Murphys Glen campground
Perrys Lookdown campground
Euroka Campground - Darug
Euroka Campground - Red Gum
Euroka Campground - Nioka
Euroka Campground - Bennetts Ridge


Nearest know Outdoor Stores near the start of this walk

Store	Address	Phone	Distance (straight line)
Summit Gear	11 Ross St , Glenbrook	(02) 4739 4373	3.5 km
Boots Great Outdoors	Shop 25 Home Centre Wolseley St , Penrith	(02) 4733 5744	7.3 km
Kangaroo Tent City	Cnr Mulgoa & Blaikie Rds, Penrith	(02) 4733 4111	7.7 km
Getaway Disposals	549 High St , Penrith	(02) 4732 2285	8.8 km
Mitchell Adventure	24 Henry St , Penrith	(02) 4731 8482	9.8 km

A list of the nearest UHF CB repeaters I found to Plateau Pde Florabella Pass Loop.

Channel	Call sign (more info)	Site	Distance and dir from Plateau Pde Florabella Pass Loop Click to re-center search
4	RIV04	Fire Service Rusden Road MT RIVERVIEW	3 km (to the ENE)
2	KUR02	Miles Comms Site 1 1 246 Burralow Road KURRAJONG HEIGHTS	22 km (to the N)
7	SYD07	7 Glamorgan St BLACKTOWN	29 km (to the E)
5	SYD05	Sydney Adventist Hospital 185 Fox Valley Rd WAHROONGA Emergency use only	46 km (to the E)
6	LGW06	Lithgow Council Site HASSANS WALLS	50 km (to the WNW)

Weather and Park info

Fire Danger
This walk passes Greater Sydney Region fire area which currently has a NONE rating and No Ban in place. (Downloaded 55 minutes ago)
Please Note: Each park may have its own fire ban status, this rating is based on information from the RFS and BOM.

Weather and Climate
Weather and Climate summary detailed weather and climate information here

Possible shower. 10.2°C (feels like 7.8°) 7 km/h from the SW 71% humidity     (as at 20/09:00am) Thu       13° Possible shower. Fri 5°|13° Cloudy. Sat 5°|14° Partly cloudy. Sun 8°|12° A few showers.

Blue Mountains National Park Link to official closures and fire bans page
Attracting over 3 million visitors annually, Blue Mountains National Park holds some of Australia's most spectacular and diverse wilderness areas. Explore the Grose Valley, with its sheer sandstone cliffs, waterfalls and scenic walking, or enjoy the famous views of the Three Sisters. Easy access makes a day trips very worthwhile, but with such diversity it would be great to stay in one of the many B&B's and spend a few days soaking up the region.
Region: Sydney & Surrounds
Park fees Camping Facilities
Current Park Closure information for Blue Mountains National Park
Closure information last downloaded Thursday 20th of June 2013 03:00 PM
CLOSED AREAS
ATTENTION Wentworth Falls Tracks
The following tracks will be closed on Friday 21st June due to helicopter lifting materials to the Den Fenella Walking Track for track upgrade work.
National Pass
Wentworth Pass
Vera Falls
Undercliff track
Den Fenella track
Rocket Point
Wentworth Falls Picnic Area, lookouts and the following tracks will remain OPEN:
Valley of the Waters to National Pass junction
Nature Track
Short Cut Track
Princes Rock Lookout
Princes Rock track (Undercliff Track to Wentworth Falls).
Queens Cascade
Fletchers Lookout
Wentworth Falls to Rocket Point Junction
Claustral Canyon access change
Access to Claustral Canyon via the usual route across private land at Mount Tomah is no longer possible due to landholders denying access. NPWS has sought alternative access through private land without success.  Canyoners should respect the rights of Mount Tomah residents and avoid using private land.
Alternative access and parking from the west side of Mt Bell has been approved. For details please contact the NPWS Heritage Centre, phone 02 4787 8877; open seven days 9.00 am to 4.30 pm.
Ingar camping areas - Ingar campground
Vehicle access along Ingar Road may be closed at the end of Queen Elizabeth Drive while private property development works are underway. NPWS requests that visitors respect private property closures.
When the gate is closed Ingar Camping Area will remain open to walkers who access around the private property. Walking distance approximately 13kms.
Murphys Glen camping area closed - Murphys Glen campground
Murphys Glen is closed due to road damage and facilities maintenance.
Wentworth Falls walking tracks
The Undercliff and Overcliff tracks are closed between Princes Rock access and Lyrebird Lookout due to recent landslides. This means visitors doing the National or Wentworth Pass loops will need to return via the Shortcut Track.
The Den Fenella walking track will be closed 7 days per week during upgrade work which commenced 31 January 2013. The Den Fenella lookout remains closed due to structural damage on the bridge. 
All enquiries to the Blue Mountains Heritage Centre on 02 4787 8877.
Locations affected:Overcliff-Undercliff track, Den Fenella walking track

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