Dead Horse Gap Loop track

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Tips on staying safe on track

Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

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Getting There

Transport options and directions

Start	(-36.5042278,148.3045161)
Mode	Car (A park entry fee is required for driving into the park.)
Directions	From Monaro Highway, A23, Williamsdale. Turn on to Polo Flat Road then drive for 690 m Turn right onto Yareen Road and drive for another 1.6 km Turn left onto Monaro Highway, B23 and drive for another 1.2 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Sharp Street, B72 and drive for another 230 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Sharp Street, B72 and drive for another 6.8 km Continue onto Kosciuszko Road and drive for another 53.8 km Turn left onto Munyang Street and drive for another 115 m Turn right onto Gippsland Street and drive for another 450 m Turn left onto Snowy River Avenue and drive for another 275 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Kosciuszko Road and drive for another 700 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kosciuszko Road and drive for another 1.9 km Keep left onto Alpine Way and drive for another 17.5 km Keep left onto Alpine Way and drive for another 13.3 km Turn right onto Friday Drive and drive for another 910 m At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Friday Drive and drive for another 960 m

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Track Notes

Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
This walk heads into the 'Valley Terminal' building, where you can buy a ticket for the lift. Continue through the building and up the steps, where this walk turns right to find the bottom terminal of the 'Kosciuszko Express'. Walk up to the platform as directed by the chairlift operator and sit down in the seat, letting it scoop you up. Once seated, pull down the safety bar and enjoy the ride to the top of the ridge. :) At the top step of the chair lift and turn left to find the restaurant (now on your right) and track information signs ahead.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Cascades (about 55 m back from the start). There is a picnic table (about 30 m back from the start). Find the artwork at the start. After another 7 m cross the bridge (about 25 m long) After 40 m find the "Kosciuszko Express Chairlift" (25 m on your left). Kosciuszko Express Chairlift Kosciuszko Express Chairlift This is one of the few lifts operating in the summer months at Thredbo, and is made quite popular by thousands of people walking to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko each year. Lift tickets can be purchased from the store at the bottom of the chairlift. Lift tickets are $31 return ($25 one way) per person. This lift is generally closed during November and May for maintenance each year, but the the Snowgum chair can be used at this time instead, this will add extra walking time to you walk. + - This is one of the few lifts operating in the summer months at Thredbo, and is made quite popular by thousands of people walking to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko each year. Lift tickets can be purchased from the store at the bottom of the chairlift. Lift tickets are $31 return ($25 one way) per person. This lift is generally closed during November and May for maintenance each year, but the the Snowgum chair can be used at this time instead, this will add extra walking time to you walk. After another 10 m pass the toilet (10 m on your left)., male. Then pass the toilet (15 m on your left)., female.
	Continue straight.
	After another 25 m turn right. Then head up the steps (about 20 m long) Then pass the shelter (10 m on your left). After another 10 m turn left.
	After another 9 m catch the aerial cable car (about 1.8 km long) After another 30 m find the "Eagles Nest Restaurant" (10 m on your left). Eagles Nest Restaurant Eagles Nest Restaurant This is Australia's highest restaurant, providing great food and outstanding views. It is easily accessible, nestled on the mountain directly opposite the top of the Kosciuszko Express chairlift, and is open year-round. For more information, call (02) 64576019. + - This is Australia's highest restaurant, providing great food and outstanding views. It is easily accessible, nestled on the mountain directly opposite the top of the Kosciuszko Express chairlift, and is open year-round. For more information, call (02) 64576019.
	After another 6 m turn right. After another 15 m pass the sign (4 m on your right). After another 25 m pass the "Eagles Nest" (20 m on your right). After another 15 m pass the toilet (10 m on your right).
	After another 310 m (at the intersection of Dead Horse Gap Walking Track & Kosciuszko Walk) turn left, to head along Dead Horse Gap Walking Track (a walking track).
	After another 4.6 km (at the intersection of Thredbo River Track & Dead Horse Gap Walking Track) turn left, to head along Thredbo River Track. After another 30 m find the "Dead Horse Gap" (15 m on your left). Dead Horse Gap Dead Horse Gap Dead Horse Gap is a relatively low mountain pass in the Great Dividing Range at 1582m AMSL. It was once a meeting place for Aboriginal groups in the summer, where they would perform ceremonies and trade with each other. In nature, the pass acts as a funnel for the migration of insects and birds. In the early 20th century, the pass became increasingly popular with stockmen, who brought sheep and cattle to the mountains each summer. + - Dead Horse Gap is a relatively low mountain pass in the Great Dividing Range at 1582m AMSL. It was once a meeting place for Aboriginal groups in the summer, where they would perform ceremonies and trade with each other. In nature, the pass acts as a funnel for the migration of insects and birds. In the early 20th century, the pass became increasingly popular with stockmen, who brought sheep and cattle to the mountains each summer.
	After another 710 m continue straight, to head along Thredbo River Track.
	After another 230 m continue straight, to head along Thredbo River Track. After another 95 m cross the bridge (about 50 m long) After another 300 m cross the bridge (about 30 m long) After another 480 m pass a seat (7 m on your right)., has no backrest. Continue straight, to head along Thredbo River Track. After another 30 m find the "Cascades Lookout" (10 m on your left). Cascades Lookout Cascades Lookout This metal platform leans over the Thredbo River, lookout upstream to the flowing cascades. There is also a wooden seat provided here, making it a great rest stop, conveniently situated about half way between Dead Horse Gap and Thredbo Village, on the Thredbo River track. + - This metal platform leans over the Thredbo River, lookout upstream to the flowing cascades. There is also a wooden seat provided here, making it a great rest stop, conveniently situated about half way between Dead Horse Gap and Thredbo Village, on the Thredbo River track. After another 990 m cross the ford.
	Continue straight, to head along Thredbo River Track. After another 550 m cross the ford.
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Thredbo River Track & Upper Riverside Walk) turn right, to head along Thredbo River Track. After another 195 m cross the ford.
	Continue straight, to head along Thredbo River Track. After another 560 m continue straight, to head along Thredbo River Track.
	After another 205 m (at the intersection of Crackenback Drive & Thredbo River Track) turn right, to head along Crackenback Drive (a residential road). Then cross the bridge (about 50 m long)
	After another 6 m (at the intersection of Thyne Reid Drive & Crackenback Drive) continue straight, to head along Thyne Reid Drive. After another 7 m pass the car park (on your right). After another 20 m continue straight, to head along Thyne Reid Drive. After another 30 m pass the picnic table (20 m on your left). After another 25 m pass the "Village Green" (on your left).
	After another 155 m (at the intersection of Mowamba Place & Thyne Reid Drive) turn left, to head along Mowamba Place. After another 45 m (at the intersection of Friday Drive & Mowamba Place) veer right, to head along Friday Drive (a highway\|tertiary). After another 80 m come to a artwork.
	The end.

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Terrain

Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Dead Horse Gap Loop track

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	11.5 km
Time	4 h to 4 h 30 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
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	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 115 m from the start.

Toilet: There are 3 on route, on average they are 2.9 km apart with the largest gap of 9.5 km.

Seat: There is one 8.8 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	80 m	[toilet]
Toilet	85 m	[toilet]
Shelter	115 m	[shelter]
Toilet	2 km	[toilet]
Seat	8.8 km	[seat]

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Covered in snow part of the year
This walk leads through an extreme alpine environment and all walkers must be well prepared. During summer, be prepared for both very hot and cold weather, high winds, rain, snow, extreme UV levels and some sections of snow or ice on the ground. Before starting this walk, check advice with Snowy Region Visitor Information Centre (02) 6450 5600, the weather forecast and the snow conditions then change your plans as needed. These notes, grades and walking times have been written for use in the summer months only. Between May and the end of October, this walk is likely to be covered in snow/ice, visitors should be carrying and be prepared to use snowshoes or cross country skis. When there is a chance of significant snow on the ground, visitors will need particularly strong navigation and snowcraft skills - tracks and signage may not be visible. For most visitors, it is best to consider this walk closed during the colder months.

Kosciuszko Express Chairlift
This is one of the few lifts operating in the summer months at Thredbo, and is made quite popular by thousands of people walking to the summit of Mt Kosciuszko each year. Lift tickets can be purchased from the store at the bottom of the chairlift. Lift tickets are $31 return ($25 one way) per person. This lift is generally closed during November and May for maintenance each year, but the the Snowgum chair can be used at this time instead, this will add extra walking time to you walk.

Eagles Nest Restaurant
This is Australia's highest restaurant, providing great food and outstanding views. It is easily accessible, nestled on the mountain directly opposite the top of the Kosciuszko Express chairlift, and is open year-round. For more information, call (02) 64576019.

Dead Horse Gap
Dead Horse Gap is a relatively low mountain pass in the Great Dividing Range at 1582m AMSL. It was once a meeting place for Aboriginal groups in the summer, where they would perform ceremonies and trade with each other. In nature, the pass acts as a funnel for the migration of insects and birds. In the early 20th century, the pass became increasingly popular with stockmen, who brought sheep and cattle to the mountains each summer.

Cascades Lookout
This metal platform leans over the Thredbo River, lookout upstream to the flowing cascades. There is also a wooden seat provided here, making it a great rest stop, conveniently situated about half way between Dead Horse Gap and Thredbo Village, on the Thredbo River track.

Thredbo Golf Course
This nine-hole AGU (Australian Golf Union) rated course is the highest in Australia. Nestled in beside Thredbo village and bordering the Thredbo River, this course offers a great form of relaxation and gives golfers a wonderful way to enjoy the Snowies, without having to travel too far from the village.

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