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The Grand Canyon is a beautiful canyon, with a long, sustained constriction. It is very popular because of its easy access. It was one of the first canyons to be visited by Europeans. The track along the rim was built in 1906 and opened in 1907. Grand Canyon begins with a 18m abseil into the canyon and continues with obstacles and swims to the end.
Guiding Ratios
Guiding Ratios
Overall Numbers: Guide to Participants ratio 2:10. Max group size 12.
Spacing of groups: 30min spacing is needed between groups. This rule still applies if MAG is running two groups.
Map and Entry & Exit
Map and Entry & Exit
Entry: Turn on to Evans Lookout Road and park at the car park for Neates Glen, after about 3km. Follow the track down the hill and into the creek. After about 1.5km the track goes through a tunnel. A few hundred metres further on the canyon starts. A large set of bolts and chains marks the entry point to the canyon.
Exit: You reach a sign with directions to Neates Glen and Evans Lookout, just before a side creek comes in from the right. An alternative exit point up the Old Point Pilcher Track (Faint, on the right at the end of the canyon) will take you to Juggler Carpark.
Above: Entry Photo.
Path starting at Neates Glen Carpark
Above: canyon end and change area
Above: Exit Photo
Final Turn to Evans Lookout
Packing List
Packing List
Client Gear:
Wetsuits - 1 per client
Canyon Pack - 1 per client
Dry bag -1 per client
Harness + descending device- 1 per client
Helmet - 1 per client
Ropes and Rigging:
25m Static Rope - 2
20m Static Rope - 1
5m Safety Line -1
Rigging Carabiners - 6
Rope Protections - 2
Safety:
First Aid Kit
PLB
Bothy Bag Shelter
Emergency Exit Points
Emergency Exit Points
Old Point Pilcher
TBC WHY AND WHEN IS THIS EXIT USED
Phone Reception
Phone Reception
Neats Glen Parking Area: Excellent Reception
Grand Canyon walking track: No Reception
Inside Grand Canyon: No Reception
Walking out to Evans Lookout: Poor Reception
Evans Lookout/Carpark: Excellent Reception
Interpretations
Interpretations
Blue Mountains Ash/Eucalyptus oreades:
Eucalyptus oreades is a tree that typically grows to a height of 40 m (130 ft), with a trunk up to 1.8 m (5 ft 11 in) in diameter at chest height, but does not form a lignotuber. It has smooth white or yellow bark that is shed in strips, leaving a 'skirt' of thicker bark for up to 4 m (13 ft) of the base. The species name is derived from Oreades, Greek mountains nymphs, referring to the habitat of this species.[2] oreades "of the mountains".Mature trees over 20 years of age do have a skirt of thicker corky bark which helps them resist low-intensity fires
Superb Lyre Bird: Often seen on the walk out or, during drought, in the final section of the canyon.
The Superb Lyrebird is renowned for its outstanding ability to mimic almost any sound, and the calls of most birds of the forest are imitated, as are many other sounds, from barking dogs to car alarms to mobile phones. It is also famous for its stunning courtship display, in which the male lyrebird fans and shimmers his stupendous tail feathers while prancing, strutting and jumping about on a stage of leaf litter. By combining his mimicry and dancing ability, the male hopes to attract a mate.
Toileting
Toileting
Toilets located at the Evans Lookout carpark. Only accessible before or after canyon day.
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