Guthega Power Station to Schlink Hilton

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Getting There

Start	(-36.3496836,148.4133274)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Kosciuszko Road, Jindabyne. Turn on to then drive for 50 m Keep right and drive for another 205 m Turn slight left onto Kosciuszko Road and drive for another 8.9 km Turn right onto Guthega Road and drive for another 4.7 km Keep left onto Guthega Road and drive for another 8.3 km Turn right onto Guthega Powerstation Access and drive for another 280 m Keep right onto Guthega Powerstation Road and drive for another 90 m

Track Notes

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Schlink Pass Road. Guthega Power Station (Munyang) (about 45 m back from the start). Guthega Power Station (Munyang) Guthega Power Station (Munyang) This was the first power station of the Snow Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme, completed in 1955. It is also known as Munyang, as the station sits just west of the confluence of the Munyang and Snowy Rivers. The station boasts two 30MW turbine and generator combinations, providing peak power to the eastern states. The turbines are powered from the water in two large pipes that form part of the Guthega Pressure Tunnel, fed by Guthega Dam. The dam is about 260m higher than the power station. + - This was the first power station of the Snow Mountains Hydro Electric Scheme, completed in 1955. It is also known as Munyang, as the station sits just west of the confluence of the Munyang and Snowy Rivers. The station boasts two 30MW turbine and generator combinations, providing peak power to the eastern states. The turbines are powered from the water in two large pipes that form part of the Guthega Pressure Tunnel, fed by Guthega Dam. The dam is about 260m higher than the power station. Find the gate at the start.
	After another 2.2 km continue straight, to head along Schlink Pass Road. After another 880 m cross the ford.
	The alternate route finishes here. Turn left to rejoin the main route at the 3.6 km waypoint. Details below. After another 470 m (at the intersection of Schlink Pass Road & Horse Camp Hut Access) continue straight, to head along Schlink Pass Road. After another 920 m cross the bridge (about 55 m long) After another 2 km (at the intersection of Schlink Pass Road & Disappointment Spur Trail) continue straight, to head along Schlink Pass Road.
	After another 160 m veer left.
	The starting point of an alternate route. Alternate route along Horse Camp Aqueduct Trail past Horse Camp Hut. To take the alternate route veer left here. Details below. After another 450 m turn sharp right, to head along Horse Camp Aquaduct Trail.
	After another 315 m (at the intersection of Schlink Pass Road & Horse Camp Aquaduct Trail) turn left, to head along Schlink Pass Road (a service road).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Side trip to Whites River Hut. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip error >360 when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 410 m continue straight, to head along Schlink Pass Road.
	After another 1.4 km continue straight, to head along Schlink Pass Road.
	After another 1.7 km turn left. After another 45 m pass the toilet (8 m on your right). After another 6 m find the "Schlink Hut" (10 m on your left). Schlink Hut Schlink Hut This is a large Snowy Mountain Scheme hut built in 1961. The hut sits between the maintenance road and a set of high tension power lines which run along the valley. The hut was built to house the staff who were building and maintaining the infrastructure in the area. Today, part of the hut is left unlocked for public use. There is a pump-out toilet, flat grassy area and creek nearby for water. The hut has several rooms, beds, a fire place and a table. The hut is named after Sir Herbert Henry Schlink (1883-1962), a medical doctor and xc skier. Dr Schlink made the first winter crossing from Kiandra to Kosciusko. The hut is often called the Schlink Hilton, due to its size. + - This is a large Snowy Mountain Scheme hut built in 1961. The hut sits between the maintenance road and a set of high tension power lines which run along the valley. The hut was built to house the staff who were building and maintaining the infrastructure in the area. Today, part of the hut is left unlocked for public use. There is a pump-out toilet, flat grassy area and creek nearby for water. The hut has several rooms, beds, a fire place and a table. The hut is named after Sir Herbert Henry Schlink (1883-1962), a medical doctor and xc skier. Dr Schlink made the first winter crossing from Kiandra to Kosciusko. The hut is often called the Schlink Hilton, due to its size. After another 8 m pass the "Schlink Hilton" (7 m on your left). Then come to the "Schlink Hilton" (7 m on your left).
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 11.1 km to get back to the start.

Side trip to Whites River Hut.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 85 m cross the ford. After another 105 m cross the ford.
	Continue straight. After another 60 m come to a camp site. About 20 m past the end is "Whites River Hut". W:www.kac.org.au About 20 m past the end is "Whites River Hut". W:www.kac.org.au About 20 m past the end is "White's River Hut". White's River Hut White's River Hut At this site, there are a few buildings - the main hut is believed to have been built in by Bill Napthali and Fred Clarke in 1935 to house them as they grazed cattle. It is also possible that the hut was built by Edward Haslingdon and his sons in 1933. The Kosciusko Alpine Club has a long history with the hut and has made many changes over the years - they are now the primary caretakers. This hut has two main rooms plus an entry woodpile annex. The second hut is behind the main hut - the SMA hut (aka the Kelvinator). This second hut is not as well maintained as the main one. There is also a pit toilet beside the hut. A large, flat, grassy area makes a great place to camp and the nearby creek is a source of water. NOTE: On 27th July 2010 an accidental fire has done significant damage to this hut, it is now fenced off and accessing the hut is unsafe. A plan is likley to be put into place to restore the hut. + - At this site, there are a few buildings - the main hut is believed to have been built in by Bill Napthali and Fred Clarke in 1935 to house them as they grazed cattle. It is also possible that the hut was built by Edward Haslingdon and his sons in 1933. The Kosciusko Alpine Club has a long history with the hut and has made many changes over the years - they are now the primary caretakers. This hut has two main rooms plus an entry woodpile annex. The second hut is behind the main hut - the SMA hut (aka the Kelvinator). This second hut is not as well maintained as the main one. There is also a pit toilet beside the hut. A large, flat, grassy area makes a great place to camp and the nearby creek is a source of water. NOTE: On 27th July 2010 an accidental fire has done significant damage to this hut, it is now fenced off and accessing the hut is unsafe. A plan is likley to be put into place to restore the hut. About 30 m past the end is a toilet., not equiped with Handwashing basin.
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 240 m to the main route.

Alternate route along Horse Camp Aqueduct Trail past Horse Camp Hut.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Horse Camp Aquaduct Trail. Find the ford at the start.
	At the intersection of Horse Camp Aquaduct Trail & Munyang River veer left, to head along Horse Camp Aquaduct Trail. After another 650 m cross the ford.
	Continue straight, to head along Horse Camp Aquaduct Trail.
	After another 1.6 km continue straight, to head along Horse Camp Aquaduct Trail. After another 110 m cross the ford.
	Continue straight, to head along Horse Camp Aquaduct Trail.
	After another 30 m turn left, to head along Horse Camp Aquaduct Trail.
	After another 840 m veer left. After another 140 m pass the toilet (on your right). Then pass the "Horse Camp Hut" (on your right). Then come to the "Horse Camp Hut" (on your right). Then find the "Horse Camp Hut" (15 m on your right). Horse Camp Hut Horse Camp Hut Horse Camp Hut is found beside a trail linking the old Munyang-Geehi Rd with an aqueduct trail on the western side of the valley. Still in good condition, this hut was built for surveyors in the 1950s as part of the Snowy Mountains Scheme effort. The hut has a distinctive red door and two rooms. The smaller room contains bunk beds and a stove and the larger room has a fire place, table and sitting area. The hut has a timber floor and the outer walls and roof are made of corrugated iron. There is a creek nearby for water and a pit toilet is available. The grassy flat area around the hut makes for great camping. + - Horse Camp Hut is found beside a trail linking the old Munyang-Geehi Rd with an aqueduct trail on the western side of the valley. Still in good condition, this hut was built for surveyors in the 1950s as part of the Snowy Mountains Scheme effort. The hut has a distinctive red door and two rooms. The smaller room contains bunk beds and a stove and the larger room has a fire place, table and sitting area. The hut has a timber floor and the outer walls and roof are made of corrugated iron. There is a creek nearby for water and a pit toilet is available. The grassy flat area around the hut makes for great camping. After another 25 m come to the camp site (on your right).
	Continue another 470 m to find at the intersection of Horse Camp Hut Access & Schlink Pass Road at the end. At the end of this alternate route, rejoin the main route.

Terrain

Guthega Power Station to Schlink Hilton

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	22.2 km
Time	7 h to 11 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There are 5 on route, on average they are 6.2 km apart with the largest gap of 11.1 km.

Shelter: There are 3 on route, on average they are 7.4 km apart with the largest gap of 11.1 km.

Toilet: There are 3 on route, on average they are 7.4 km apart with the largest gap of 11.1 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	7.2 km + 3.4 km	[toilet]
Shelter	7.2 km + 3.4 km	Horse Camp Hut
Campsite	7.2 km + 3.4 km	Horse Camp Hut
Camp site	7.2 km + 3.4 km	[camp site]
Camp site	8 km + 250 m	[camp site]
Shelter	8 km + 250 m	Whites River Hut
Campsite	8 km + 250 m	White's River Hut
Toilet	8 km + 250 m	[toilet]
Toilet	11.1 km	[toilet]
Campsite	11.1 km	Schlink Hut
Shelter	11.1 km	Schlink Hilton

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