
Phoenix Ridge to the Big Wind Gap
Hike the park trails up to Phoenix Ridge, and then follow the ridge up and over the big hill to get to the Big Wind Gap. We'll return the same way to Phoenix Ridge and hike back down the park trails to finish.
Level 4+
A long and fairly tough climb up to the ridge. 6–7 hours over 14–16km (Can I do it?)
We'll hike up the park trails to Phoenix Ridge, and then follow the ridge up and over the big hill to get to the ‘Big Wind Gap’.
On the way back, we'll head down early along the South Route in the park area, passing the Pagoda on the Rock and finishing at the South Gate of the park.
We're keeping an eye on the villages in this area for a chance to do an A-to-B version instead of an out-and-back. Sign up and we’ll give you updates about that.

Hike plan
- Hike up the park trails to Phoenix Ridge
- Follow the ridgeline trail to the ‘Big Wind Gap’
- Hike back over the big hill by the wind gap, and then down the 'South Route' track of the park area.
