There were lots of ups and downs on the 7km hike to Shlink Hut. Part 2 - O'keefes Hut to Derschkos Hut with climb of Jagungal. O’Keefe’s Hut on the way to Mount Jagungal. their socks, but I left my volleys and socks on and just plunged in. Danny, Camilla, Vic, Val, Andrew, Kristina, Roger, Julie. After about 40 minutes we passed by O’Keefe’s hut, our elusive goal of the previous day, rebuilt and looking very comfortable. Highlights: Geehi Dam, Grey Mare Hut, Valentine Hut. 14.5km) we follow the Round Mountain Trail. On Monday afternoon we walked 1.5kms to the Round Mountain Hut campsite arriving about 4.30p.m. The hut was very popular for visitors because of its key location on the overland trail. The hut was very cute though. This hut was burnt down in 2003 and rebuilt in 2007-8 about 20m to the south west, leaving the original footprint intact. Weather. I exited the Jagungal Wilderness onto Shlink Road. From here we walk another half an hour or so further south, leaving our packs at the meteorological station (1660m) at about 3pm before tackling the (untracked) Mt Jagungal … O'Keefe's hut had burned down in 2003 and was being rebuilt. From O'Keefe's Hut, it was just 9km to Mackays Hut, which we reached by 2:30pm after several more snow showers. On Sunday we’ll walk to the base of Jagungal, drop our packs, and climb to the top. In January 2002, NPWS released a tender for a conservation study for this and four other huts. On Monday afternoon we walked 1.5kms to the Round Mountain Hut campsite arriving about 4.30p.m. We then go back down, pick up our packs, and walk on to Derschko’s Hut, for the night. Thank goodness I’d decided to push on! When we crossed the Tumut everyone else took off their shoes or at least — more changing of socks and shoes — to O'Keefe's Hut. Distance: … As you follow the trail you are travelling aroung Mt Jagungal so all afternoon the fact that I didn't climb it was haunting me. fire trail into the forests of snowgums killed in the 2003 fires; it Locked Gate 6.38km. We passed the meteorological station at the base of Jagungal and then continued on to O’Keefe’s Hut. After fording the Tumut river continue along the trail for 8km until you reach the intersection with the Grey Mare Fire trail, Mt. camp while being harassed simultaneously by March flies and mosquitoes. He carted materials from Old Adaminaby. Closest Weather Station. It was a clear night with great stars. GPS Location View on Map. Out third camp was O'Keefe's Hut on the edge of the Jagungal Wilderness. It was pleasantly cool for the climb up onto Farm Ridge and along the 16km) we’ll follow the track to the base of Jagungal, drop our packs, and climb to the top, possibly for lunch. Internal walls of O'Keefe's Hut lined with old newspaper: The rest of the afternoon was basically straight & flat. O'Keefes was built in 1934 by AS O'Keefe, to support local grazing. on the M5, and we stopped in Goulburn for lunch, then met the others in On the way back I tracked around the north side which seems to be taken by most people who leave Jagungal and head down towards O’Keefe’s Hut. On Saturday we’ll walk along Farm Ridge fire track to the site of O’Keefe Hut and spend the night there. The hut has a wooden floor and there is one window. The O'Keefe family have supplied some new furniture from their property and the caretakers have re-papered the walls with donated newspapers from the 1940's. Repairs are due in 2002. Wildflowers. Mt Jagungal can be climbed from here and the Grey Mare Fire Trail joined either at Strumbo Hill or at the Meteorological Station north of Mt Jagungal near O'Keefes Hut. And a fine collection of chairs, which suited us very well when taken outside and placed along the lee wall in the sun. The rebuilt hut is very well done inside, with old newspapers plastered over the inside walls and lovely furniture. Following along the Grey Mare trail you will see another hut , O Keefe’s hut a good place to stop or camp if you have time. There is also an outside toilet. It was a New Moon, but overcast and so not so good for stars. On day 2, we walked from Round Mountain hut to O’Keefe’s Hut campsite – approximately 13.8kms including a river crossing! 9). Jagungal looms right in front of you, awesome! It was also famous for a huge possum that lived in the original hut and progressively destroyed the lining. On Monday afternoon we walked 1.5kms to the Round Mountain Hut campsite arriving about 4.30p.m. We borrowed a folding chair from the hut construction site, but camped just to the east, across Hut creek, and got water from Bogong Creek. The group carried packs and left Alpine Hut at 7am in perfect weather with a severe frost (18 degrees F). As the afternoon wore on I was crossing more small creeks and streams. The fireplace and hearth are of mortared stones, and the flue is of iron. I had a tinge of regret and felt foolish for having got it so wrong, but I’ve since updated my waypoints on InReach, so that this mistake does not get made in future. Day 2: Tuesday 29th December (approx. remained overcast pretty much all day, but only rained for an hour or Day 3: Wednesday 30th December (approx. There is no report on whether he survived the fire. Mary tried the garbage bags over her boots but alas it was not very successful. The closest huts are Mackays and O'Keefe's. Coming from Guthega Power Station I'd go up the trail to Dissapointment Spur Hut, then up the spur itself to Gungartan, along the Kerries to Mawsons Hut (with a side trip to Tin Hut … There was originally a masonite ceiling and lining, but this is slowly being pulled apart by a very large possum. An alternative route is to leave Grey Mare Trail before you get to Mackays Hut and head direct to Cessjacks Hut. However, on arrival, the weather seemed to be clearing, and we gave serious consideration to continuing on for another few hours and camping. Mount Jagungal can be climbed also as a day trip from there. Shortly after this, we met up with the ANU hikers again, and also another party that had just completed the Jagungal walk. Day 3 along the Bulls Peaks to Cesjacks then over Jagungal and down to O'Keefes, and day 4 out via Farm Ridge. 10th Mountain Division Hut Association (US). Huts | Kosciuszko NP | Walks. good for photography. It was nice to plod along a road for awhile. The Mt Jagungal summit was reached at 11:15am and they arrived at O'Keefe's Hut (Photo No.8), on the northern slopes of Jagungal, at 12:30pm. so after morning tea. 2017 04 02 Jagungal Circuit. O’Keefe’s Hut. Happy Jacks Plain 9.68km. Farm Ridge 3.62km. Next: Jagungal + Geehi headwaters The nearest hut to Mount Jagungal. Vic and Val and I walked back to the carpark in the dark, trying to avoid I chose to take the southern route around East Peak 1 as I think it’s the easiest and quickest. Brief History. The landscape has definitely changed, but the dead trees remain. 31Mar-2nd Apr 2017 – Jagungal Circuit, Kosciuszko National Park. We picked up Kristina and then shifted to Andrew's van, getting away He carted materials from Old Adaminaby. Looking down at Round Mountain Hut – there was a seriously rad descent from the main trail at the end of day 2 – unfortunately that meant that day 3 began with a tough wake up and hike-a-bike back up the hill. Part 3 - Derschkos hut to Round Mountain via Round Mountain ft. They spent the night there after an afternoon return run to Farm Ridge Hut (Photo No. Distance from O'keefes Hut 21.04km N. Temperature Feels Like Rel. O'Keefes is 7.5m by 3.8m in size and consists of two rooms, plus a shed (previously a bathhouse). surplus gear. It was a New Moon, but overcast and so not so good for stars. from Roseberry around 11.15. This hut was burnt down in 2003 and rebuilt in 2007-8 about … Day 2 we leave Boobee Hut and head towards O'Keefe's Hut for about 11km for lunch and set up tents. Munyang Range 4.98km. The ridge above Derschkos is a good spot to camp with views of Jagungal as peregrinator has commented. We then return to O'Keefe Hut for dinner. Spencers Peak 5.29km. Jagungal Wilderness - 2012. Plenty of water points. Following along the Grey Mare trail you will see another hut , O Keefe’s hut a good place to stop or camp if you have time. O'Keefes was built in 1934 by AS O'Keefe, to support local grazing. Mary tried the garbage bags over her boots but alas it was not very successful. A well spent 40mins. There's a toilet and, while there is no campground, Derschko's hut is an easy morning's ride from here. Jagungal looms right in front of you, awesome! The idea of spending two nights here with a day trip up Jagungal seemed attractive, although we debated several other options that evening before settling back on that plan. Mt Jagungal 2.85km. O'Keefe's Hut certainly lived up to its reputation and remains my favourite hut of the trip. I was up at the unnaturally (for me) early time of 5.45am, which was Round Mountain carpark, to the north, is the closest to the Jagungal itself. Photo: O’Keefe’s Hut We were told the next day was supposed to bring some late rain and it started overcast and stayed that way all day, but no rain descended upon us. Cooma around 4.30 before driving on through Kiandra to the Round Mountain You can see in these photos the looming thunderstorm which we raced to the hut: O'Keefe's hut was a fine billet, with the exception of a very smoky chimney. The three day walk commenced near Cesjacks Hut - with a side trip to Spencers Peak - back to Cesjacks Hut - then via Jagungal Saddle to Mt Jagungal - down the western side of a valley to the north of Mt Jagungal to the Meterological Station - O'Keefe's Hut - Alpine Walking Track to Doubtful Creek - up Doubtful Creek - then back to Cesjacks Hut. Those routes are all good and have the advantage that they get off the beaten track. 04/04/2017 19/07/2017 Updated on 19/07/2017. We looked at the ruins of the old farm before continuing across Bogong Creek There were only brief periods of congestion car park. Plenty of water points. Sixteen kids camping at Valentine’s Hut. O’Keefe’s Hut, maintained by the Koszciukzo Huts Association, is a welcome refuge with a warm fire place (and even a John Grisham novel) From O’Keefe’s Hut to Hell Hole Creek Setting off in the cold morning’s air, we soon passed Mt Jagungal’s rocky face; it had loomed large across the horizon throughout the previous day’s walk. After fording the Tumut river continue along the trail for 8km until you reach the intersection with the Grey Mare Fire trail, Mt. Our day trip from O’Keefes was certainly the highlight of our nine day expedition. We then take day gear and walk around to summit Mt Jagungal (if in fair weather) for 14km and about 400m ascent. It can be climbed as a day trip from O’Keefe’s or Cessjacks Huts without heavy packs. The roof and walls are of corrugated iron, in good condition. There was one other tent next to Round Mountain Hut, where we pitched We could also just rest weary legs at O'Keefes. We then go back down, pick up our gear, and walk on to Derschko’s Hut, to spend Sun-day night there. On day 2, we walked from Round Mountain hut to O’Keefe’s Hut campsite – approximately 13.8kms including a river crossing! using torches, to check that Vic had locked his car and to return some O'Keefes is considered one of the most important huts in KNP for survival and shelter. Guthega Power Station is a good southern starting point. The three day walk commenced near Cesjacks Hut - with a side trip to Spencers Peak - back to Cesjacks Hut - then via Jagungal Saddle to Mt Jagungal - down the western side of a valley to the north of Mt Jagungal to the Meterological Station - O'Keefe's Hut - Alpine Walking Track to Doubtful Creek - up Doubtful Creek - then back to Cesjacks Hut. O'Keefes Hut provided a very pleasant spot for lunch. We were walking by around 7pm. We pushed on though, as we were trying to get to O’Keefe’s Hut before the end of the day. This is the peak that is directly east of Jagungal. Photo: O’Keefe’s Hut We were told the next day was supposed to bring some late rain and it started overcast and stayed that way all day, but no rain descended upon us. Mary tried the garbage bags over her … Cabramurra at 23/08:30am EDT. On Monday we walk back to the cars. Jagungal – Site 14, Geehi River 3 (new site) 27 Jagungal – Site 17, O’Keefes Hut (existing site) 28 Jagungal – Site 18, Valentine Creek 1 (existing site) 29 Jagungal – Site 19, Valentine Creek 2 (new site) 30 Jagungal – Site 20, Valentine Creek 3, Big Bend (new site) 31 Jagungal … On day 2, we walked from Round Mountain hut to O’Keefe’s Hut campsite – approximately 13.8kms including a river crossing! Duration: 3 days. O’Keefes Hut is considered one of the most important huts in Kosciuszko National Park for survival and shelter. Geehi Dam Circuit.