'Capital to Coast: a journey on foot' is a trail hike that uses already established National Park pathways, public access firetrails, and quiet country roads from start to finish. Because all of the walking surfaces are made and maintained the walking is relatively easy even with the normal variability of dirt roads.

 

There is no 'bush-bashing' or orienteering required. However hikers need to be mindful of other road-users especially vehicles that may not be expecting foot traffic. Walkers should stay to the right if traffic is coming. In all explorations to date motor traffic has been minimal e.g. Hoskinstown to Mulloon Creek, Easter 2019, 1 car, 6 bicycles. Vehicles are prohibited on the Corn Trail.

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In the sections either side of Braidwood there is some bitumen road. From the Bombay Bridge to Braidwood (8.5kms) and from Braidwood to Reidsdale (14.5 kms). This is unavoidable. It is hoped that in the future an adjacent hiking path will be built to improve the comfort of walkers in this regard. Fortunately present vehicle traffic levels are very light and the roads have wide verges that allow comfortable walking.

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The Corn Trail section has its own challenges. The single file path is generally well-maintained, but trees and branches occasionally fall across it creating obstacles that may need to be negotiated. Along its length there are 3 river crossings, generally shallow enough to be crossed with boots on, rock-hopping. Which raises the matter of leeches. There are many places to pick up these passengers in Monga National Park especially near the rivers. These can be removed by rolling and flicking. Check periodically. Bush ticks can hitch a ride too. Check daily.

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Seasonal changes are significant. Temperature variations through the year can be extreme. In mid-winter nights can get down to -10 deg.Celcius on the Tablelands, and in mid-summer day times can get into the high +30 degC. Misty and wet weather is most likely in Monga National Park. Full all of these situations gear and water supplies need to adjusted accordingly. Autumn and Spring are the best months for all-round comfort.