by CoolBreeze » Sat 27 Oct, 2012 7:51 am
You've selected a great section of the track. I walked Wee Jasper – Henry Angel Trackhead in Oct ’11 and Bowassa – Lankeys Creek in Jan ’12.
As for busy – I only met one other ‘track walker’ in the 2 weeks I've spent walking it.
Through this section your choices of campsites are:
Log Bridge – a pleasant spot with covered table, water and fire place
Micalong Creek – while next to a reliable river, IMHO not so pleasant due to vandalism
Bossawa – a great spot next to a reliable creek with covered table and fireplace
Some general info of the track:
You’ll likely find some trees down over the tack
From Mt Nimbo to The Hole 2 km sign (~ 5 km) there are indistinct sections of the track (look for the flagging tape) and some blackberry to contend with
Thomas Boyd Trackhead:
A good campsite and facilities, there’s a local ranger that comes around each day to collect camp fees. While I didn't, I would consider leaving a vehicle. On weekends folks from Tumut often camp out there – you might even be lucky to find lift into town...
I’d recommend, if you've not already:
Contacting the track manager Warwick.Hull [at] lands.nsw.gov.au / 0427 206 366
He’s very helpful and can provide the latest track conditions, particularly with regard to track clearing/closure. He has a map set for the whole track, good for planning, but I’d suggest checking the library for The Hume & Hovell Walking Track Guidebook by Harry Hill, ISBN 9781863330664, it has much greater detailed maps and a historical account of the H&H journey.
Best of luck, much to be enjoyed!
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