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Dead Horse Gap to Cascades Lookout return

This enjoyable walk starts at Dead Horse Gap, the highest point on the Alpine Way. The walk follows the Riverside track downstream, along the Thredbo River, through the valley and the snow gum forest to the cascades lookout. This walk follows a well defined track and, although close to the road, you can feel a million miles from anywhere.

Total climbing: 135m

4.1 km Return
1 hr 45 mins

Moderate track

Thredbo River track

Starting from Thredbo Village you wander along a few roads to the Thredbo Golf Course then follow the track as it winds along beside the Thredbo River to the Alpine way just near Dead Horse Gap. You will stroll through some lovely snow gum forests and enjoys views down to the river from the cascades lookout and various bridges. An enjoyable way to explore the Thredbo River and the valley environments.

Total climbing: 224m

4.8 km One way
1 hr 45 mins

Moderate track

Dead Horse Gap Loop track

This walk starts with a ride up the Kosciuszko Express Chairlift. There is an opportunity to eat at Australia’s highest restaurant, before heading over the Rams Head Range. After enjoying the spectacular views from the Rams Head Range, the walk drops to Dead Horse Gap, then follows a bush track along the Thredbo river. After passing the golf course, the walk returns to the base of the chairlift. Alternatively, you may organise a lift from Dead Horse Gap.

Total climbing: 144m

9.8 km Circuit
4 hrs 30 mins

Hard track

Dead Horse Gap and Thredbo River loop

This loop walk starts from Dead Horse Gap and does a large circuit up to the Eagles Nest Restaurant and down the Chairlift before returning along the Thredbo River. Along the walk there are stunning views from the top of the Rams Head Range, before the opportunity for lunch at Australia’s Highest Restaurant, followed by an enjoyable chairlift ride down to Thredbo. There is then the tranquil snow gum forest surrounding the Thredbo River on the way back to Dead Horse Gap.

Total climbing: 710m

10.1 km Circuit
5 hrs

Hard track

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Dead Horse Gap Track intersection

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Dead Horse Gap track intersection

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Sign at dead horse gap intersection

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Dead Horse Gap track sign

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riverside walk

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Bridge across Bogong Creek

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looking down the river

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Track leading the Alpine Way

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Sign on northern side of the Alpine Way

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start of the bushtrack from the road

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Cascade Trail track head

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Wildwalks Images

Dead Horse Gap to Cascades Lookout return

Thredbo River track

Dead Horse Gap Loop track

Dead Horse Gap and Thredbo River loop

Dead Horse Gap Track intersection

Dead Horse Gap track intersection

Sign at dead horse gap intersection

Dead Horse Gap track sign

riverside walk

Bridge across Bogong Creek

looking down the river

Track leading the Alpine Way

Walking along the DHG track

winding along the thredbo river

winding up to the road

Walking beside Alpine Way

Sign on northern side of the Alpine Way

start of the bushtrack from the road

Cascade Trail track head