Nichols Gorge Walk
Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales, Australia
Loop trail in Kosciuszko National Park, New South Wales, Australia. Hiking.
- Distance
- 4.1 mi (6.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 466 ft (142 m)
- Est. Time
- 1 hr 35 min
- High point
- 4,160 ft (1,268 m)
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Magpie Flat campground 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Blue Waterholes campground 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Spring: Blue Waterholes 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Cave: Blue Waterholes Cave 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from start
- Cave: Right Cooleman Cave 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Cave: Cooleman Cave 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Cave: Murray Cave 1.9 mi (3 km) from start
- Cave: North Branch Sink 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from start
- Cave: Northeast Branch Sink 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Nichols Gorge Walk
How long is Nichols Gorge Walk?
Nichols Gorge Walk is 4.1 mi (6.7 km) long. Most people take about 1 hr 35 min. It climbs 466 ft (142 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,160 ft (1,268 m).
How hard is Nichols Gorge Walk?
GoTrails rates it Moderate, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Nichols Gorge Walk?
1 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Nichols Gorge Walk?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 0.4 mi (0.6 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Nichols Gorge Walk shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Nichols Gorge Walk?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Nichols Gorge Walk?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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- Bill Jones Hut Trail Kosciuszko National Park · Easy · 1.2 mi (2 km)
- Harris Hut Trail Kosciuszko National Park · Easy · 8.1 mi (13 km)
- Mosquito Creek Trail Kosciuszko National Park · Moderate · 17.2 mi (27.7 km)
- Coonibil Hut to Harris Hut Bridle Path Kosciuszko National Park · Hard · 6.6 mi (10.6 km)
- Pockets Hut Access Kosciuszko National Park · Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km)
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