Kahlpahlim Rock (Lambs Head)
Atherton, Tablelands Area

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Description

Kahlpahlim Rock, also known as Lambs Head, is the highest point in the Lamb Range and presents a challenging adventure for the experienced bushwalker. The sheer size of the rocks and the views over the Davies Creek catchment, if the weather is clear, are impressive.

The steep, but beautiful, trail follows a former logging track through rainforest with impressive kauri pines before entering casuarina and banksia forest and then winding up and around massive granite boulders and high altitude rainforest. The trail can be undertaken as a return walk along the original Kahlpahlim trail or as a circuit route returning via the ridge trail, which joins the original trail about one kilometre short of the summit.

About the Walk

12 kilometres
6-7 hours
Full Day Walk
Hard
Circuit
The trailhead is 14.5 kilometres along Davies Creek Road, past the Davies Creek camping area and falls walk and through the forestry gate.

Walk Highlights

• Magnificient views
• Pristine rainforest
• Massive boulders
• Historic pack routes

Walk Hints

Only experienced walkers should tackle the trail to Kahlpahlim Rock.

You will need a permit to drive into the state forest if you wish to do this walk.

Be well prepared for this long day walk. And beware, the track is sometimes not well marked and hard to follow.Some local knowledge and a map are helpful. It is very steep and slippery when wet. The alternative return route along the Ridge trail is less steep and less diverse.

Take drinking water and wear a hat and sunscreen.

Best Time To Go

The best time to visit is during the dry season, May to November. Be prepared for cool weather in winter.

Property Details

Facilities

• Car park
• Shaded Area
• Walking Tracks

Activities

• Animal Watching
• Birdwatching
• Walking

Other Information

Further Details:
The best time to visit is during the dry season, May to October. Be prepared for cloud or mist at any time of year. Kahlpahlim Rock features: magnificent views, pristine rainforests and massive boulders. The walk is a hard 12 kilometres long which will take between six and seven hours to complete.
The trail is well marked with orange trail markers but should only be undertaken by fit and experienced walkers. Walking the circuit will entail a 2.3 kilometre walk along Davies Creek Road. It is best to start the walk early, in the cool of the day. You will need to carry plenty of water and inform a reliable person of your plans. It is not advisable to start the walk when the top of the mountain is covered in cloud or after wet weather.

How To Get There:
Turn off the Kennedy Highway on to Davies Creek Road 21 kilometres from Kuranda or 14 kilometres from Mareeba. Drive along this unsealed road, past the Davies Creek and Dinden camping areas.

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