This was truly a memorable trip since it was new to all of us. We left the cars at Porcupine Creek at the start of the old road and crossed the bridge following Porcupine Creek until Fox Creek came in from the north. The first couple of kilometres were typical of a river bed and we had to cross the creek a couple of times but managed not to get wet. As we hiked along the creeks, we were astounded at the spectacular canyon walls that towered above us which was breath taking and worth the effort.

bouldering opportunity

Dry Creek bottom

As Daffern says, the "terrain is continuously stoney, the gradient is never steep and there's no scrambling" however, this changed somewhat when we climbed out of the canyon onto Boundary Ridge . Before attempting the ridge we had lunch in the trees and found some shelter from the wind. It was a steep climb to Boundary Ridge.

On top of Boundary Ridge

We finally made the ridge at 2 pm and could see Midday Peak to the north and the unnamed summit to the south. We then made our way down Fox Creek to return to the cars. Eight hours, 17 km and 850 metres. It was a really good gungho group. Thanks to Leslie, Jane, Rob, Jim, Shirley and Barbara. I would recommend walking the creek beds to see the canyon walls.
Christine


Dry Creek bottom

bouldering opportunity

On top of Boundary Ridge

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