Overnight Hike – Glenbrook Loop Faulconbridge to Glenbrook

EDIT: Due to fully booked Euroka Campsites, we are doing Faulconbridge to Glenbrook, via Lost Worlds
Track notes:
https://hikingtheworld.blog/2019/06/10/blue-labyrinth-faulconbridge-to-glenbrook/
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/faulconbridge-to-glenbrook-via-lost-world
http://www.david-noble.net/blog/?p=5133

Starting the walk from Faulconbridge station at 9:45 am 21/11

Heya folks!
Join us for an overnight hike around Glenbrook and Euroka ⛰️⛰️⛰️

Should be a nice hike! Beautiful bush, good chances to get wet if it’s hot, and some interesting indigenous sites.
No experience necessary, but it’s fairly hilly so a reasonable level of fitness is expected.

Current plan is to start walking from Glenbrook train station and camp overnight at Euroka campground. Depending how we’re feeling, we can loop around back to Glenbrook station, or extend things a bit to check out the Nepean and end up at Lapstone station. (see track notes below)

We will be public transporting from Central Station and, as such, there will be no place to leave gear so please follow the packing list strictly.

Trackwork!

There is currently trackwork scheduled for the weekend, so we’ll need to catch a bus to Penrith:
Exact timing TBD, but fairly early in the morning.
https://transportnsw.info/alerts/details#/6054802

What to bring

1. Water! – You will need AT LEAST 3-4 litres of water.
   You will be turned away at the beginning of the trip if you do not bring enough
   There are some rivers to refill along the way, but the water needs treating.
   There is also apparently tap water available at the evening camp site.
2. Tent – due to COVID-19 we’re sticking to 1 tent per person, unless you’re in a shared household.
3. Sleeping bag and mat
4. Food – Food for 2 days (2x breakfast, 2x lunch, 1x dinner + snacks). We’ll be doing a lot of exercise so you’ll need food for energy. We can try to grab some dinner/afternoon tea on the way back, but don’t rely on it.
   Think quick and easy meals like oats, cereal, muesli, sandwiches, couscous packets. Be aware of garbage as well. Avoid canned food as its heavy and bulky.
5. Stove/cookware – Whatever you need to prepare your meals. Don’t forget the gas!
6. Sunscreen! – Australian sun is brutal. You will need to apply every 3 hours or so.
7. Hat – Should be wide brimmed or a bucket hat to protect your ears and neck. You WILL be turned away if you bring insufficient sun protection – we don’t want to deal with heat stroke!
8. Hiking clothes – Be logical. Wear comfortable shoes like joggers or hiking shoes. Bring light clothes because you’ll get hot hiking, BUT also bring a jumper in case of bad weather. Optimally, you want
   • Joggers, hiking boots/shoes or trail runners. Hiking boots are decent, but keep in mind they can be heavy.
   • Warm clothes (weather can vary so be prepared!!)
   • Swimwear or something you’re happy to get wet – there might be opportunity to swim.
   • Rain jacket/poncho
   • SOCKS! – Care for your feet! Wool or poly-wool blend optimally, non-cotton is preferred (gets cold and slimy when wet). I like to have thin liner socks inside my thicker hiking socks (nylon business socks are ok) that help wick away sweat and minimize blisters.
   • Light, breathable clothing – optimally a long sleeve, collared shirt for sun protection.
   • Thermal top can also be a great layer when cold/wet
9. Rubbish bag – Carry out your own rubbish and might grab some more that we come across.
10. Hiking Pack – To carry everything. Not any big hiking pack (we wanna stay light!), but a waist strap is helpful to reduce the weight on shoulders.
11. Head Torch – If you have one please bring it!
12. Water treatment (optional but recommended) – (such as mircopur tablets, aquatabs) as water quality can’t be guaranteed. Nat has spare Iodine too – message if required
13. First Aid/Medication – bandaids for little cuts and or blisters, personal medication. Emergency blanket, if you have one.
14. Toilet Paper – you probably don’t need a full roll. Put it in a drybag or 2 zip-lock bags – you don’t want it wet!! Take out the cardboard tube to save space.
15. Sufficient Toiletries – feminine hygiene recommended if applicable (It’s only overnight, but hiking can screw things around)
16. Opal Card – We’re going via train/bus, so bring the card!
17. Optional other equipment — hiking poles, gaiters, compass, GPS.

Message us (Nat Shroeder or Lloyd Siharath) on Facebook and/or comment below with your experience, any gear required (which can be picked up on gear nigh), and anything else that’s on ya mind 🤙

Track Notes:

Updated notes:
https://hikingtheworld.blog/2019/06/10/blue-labyrinth-faulconbridge-to-glenbrook/
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/faulconbridge-to-glenbrook-via-lost-worldhttp://www.david-noble.net/blog/?p=5133
Previous similar trip: https://unswoc.org/wordpress/events/faulconbridge-to-glenbrook-via-lost-worlds/
Same notes for the first day, but splits off to head to Blaxland: http://www.wildwalks.com/bushwalking-and-hiking-in-nsw/blue-mountains-springwood/faulconbridge-to-blaxland.html

https://www.wildwalks.com/bushwalking-and-hiking-in-nsw/glenbrook-eastern-blue-mountains/glenbrook-and-euroka-circuit.html
Optional extension: https://www.wildwalks.com/bushwalking-and-hiking-in-nsw/glenbrook-eastern-blue-mountains/glenbrook-to-lapstone-via-euroka.html

We should always be conscious of the principles of Leave No Trace to minimise our impact on the trail, as well to avoid impacting areas of indigenous significance – have a squiz at this for more info https://blog.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/how-to-leave-no-trace/