keithj wrote:Popes Glen is open from Dell St all the way to Govetts Leap car park... and from there track is open right to Evan L/O carpark... insurance has paid for a very good job on the steps & track, and new bridges.
However, the cliff top track (known to NPWS as Western Rim track) from Govetts to Pulpit Rock is currently being repaired. There is still not much regrowth after 2 yrs & erosion is an issue.
Pulpit Rock car park is closed 200m along Pulpit Rock Road - with high fencing going 20m into the bush either side. It will have new toilets and improved parking.
Govett's Leap descent is still under repair - apparently is still geologically active - think landslides, mudslides and rockfalls.
I've heard nothing new about Horse Track as an alternate to Rodriguez Pass. I believe that end of the valley (Govetts Gorge) is still closed from Acacia Flat campsite to Junction Rock & hence Govetts/Horsetrack/Rodriguez, so I doubt that any of those tracks down will be opened until they are all ready.... don't hold your breathe.
Thanks for the detailed update @keithj - I'll have to check out Pope's Glen. I can confirm Govett's Leap L/O to Evans is great - the bridges are sturdy that's for sure. Except for the crossing over the top of Govett's leap still needed repairing last time i was there - the handrail was damaged ... Probably damaged from storm/fire?
It looks like they have been still working on the section from Govetts to Pulpit... yes, you can definitely tell the regrowth is slow. Aaaah, great news on Pulpit Rock too.. I can imagine it will be busier than ever, when its complete though!
Makes sense if the descent is still geologically active - especially with all this rain, hasn't really allowed for much progress.
Ok, let's fast forward 20 years and hopefully they'll be open again !!