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1X3A1025 Blacks Ladder to Esgate Pass - spectacular ledges and great views
Australia Katoomba NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Blacks Ladder to Esgate Pass – spectacular ledges and great views

A challenging and mostly off-track bushwalk between the historic Blacks Ladder and Esgate Pass on the Radiata Plateau. The reward is some impressive ledges and spectacular views.

By oliverd :-), 1 yearOctober 24, 2024 ago
1X3A8501 Carlon Head and Tarros Ladder: two exciting Narrow Neck passes
Australia Megalong Valley NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Carlon Head and Tarros Ladder: two exciting Narrow Neck passes

A challenging loop bushwalk which combines Carlon Head and Tarros Ladder (Duncans Pass) – two historic Narrow Neck passes – with some spectacular Blue Mountains views.

By oliverd :-), 2 yearsFebruary 28, 2024 ago
img 1648 lr The Duckhole in Ku-ring-gai NP
Australia Northern Beaches NSW Sydney - North

The Duckhole in Ku-ring-gai NP

A rough but interesting trail follows McCarrs Creek downstream from The Duckhole to a spectacular waterfall.

By oliverd :-), 6 yearsApril 1, 2020 ago
img 0921 lr Mt Maculot - 360-degree views from a peak in the Batangas
Philippines

Mt Maculot – 360-degree views from a peak in the Batangas

Mt Maculot is one the of the most popular (and arguably the most scenic) mountain in the Batangas south of Manila, in the Philippines. The reward for a steep and tough climb is a spectacular view over Taal Lake and its volcanic island.

By oliverd :-), 7 yearsMarch 18, 2019 ago
dsc01612 lr Hiking Mount Trusmadi (Mannan Trail from Sinua) - an epic three day ascent
Malaysia Borneo

Hiking Mount Trusmadi (Mannan Trail from Sinua) – an epic three day ascent

A tough overnight walk through the jungle to the peak of Mount Trusmadi (2,642m) in Borneo, the second-highest mountain in Malaysia, via the Mannan Trail from Sinua. One of the best challenging walks you can do!

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsApril 26, 2018 ago
mg 4209 lr Hiking the Olive Trail in the Naukluft Mountains (Namibia)
Namibia

Hiking the Olive Trail in the Naukluft Mountains (Namibia)

The Naukluft Olive Trail is a challenging circular walk that starts with sweeping views from a high ridge before following a riverbed down through a narrow gorge back to the start.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsOctober 3, 2017 ago
img 0550 lr A steep climb to the shrine atop Mount Nantai in Nikko
Japan Nikko

A steep climb to the shrine atop Mount Nantai in Nikko

Mount Nantai (2,486m asl) is a sacred mountain which rises above Lake Chuzenji in Nikko, accessed via a steep climb. Great views from the summit.

By oliverd :-), 8 yearsSeptember 10, 2017 ago
mg 9453 lr Stokkvikskaret - a muddy Lofoten Island hike
Norway Lofoten Islands

Stokkvikskaret – a muddy Lofoten Island hike

The Stokkvikskaret trail follows Lake Ã…gvatnet, with chains to assist on the steeper parts, eventually ascending to Stokkvikskaret Pass and Stokkvika village.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsSeptember 27, 2016 ago
mg 8053 hdr lr Nice views from the Sukkertoppen (Sugar Peak) in Hamn i Senja
Norway

Nice views from the Sukkertoppen (Sugar Peak) in Hamn i Senja

A steep climb to the Sukkertoppen peak (456m above sea level) rewards with 360-degree views over the fjord and surrounding mountains.

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsSeptember 23, 2016 ago
img 0174 lr Hiking up Mount Fuji for views through the clouds
Japan Shizuoka Prefecture

Hiking up Mount Fuji for views through the clouds

A relentless climb to the top of Mount Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776m, via the Yoshida Trail

By oliverd :-), 9 yearsSeptember 7, 2016 ago

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