Leg 8 - Run 12.5 km

The 2nd run leg is the most challenging of the three - a genuine cross-country run on walking trails through natural forest. Take care as the footing is quite uneven and requires full concentration. Please note that runners MUST carry their own water or other replacement fluid.

Starting from the transition at the Michaels/Glengarry Rd - Quarry Rd intersection, follow the right hand verge of the Michaels/Glengarry Rd 300 metres down to Kosciuszko Rd. Turn right onto the shoulder of Kosciuszko Rd, running down the dirt shoulder.  Head down the embankment to the right hand side of the bridge over Thredbo River. Wade across the river using the guide rope if necessary, then head to your left under the bridge, and follow the grass around the left hand side of the picnic area.

From the barbecue area, look for the signs designating the beginning of the Pallaibo Walking Track. This trail is primarily designed for walkers, who have priority use. You must give way to all walkers you encounter on the trail, heading in either direction.

The trail rises, ascends, then continues to climb. After 4.5 kms, take the right hand option at a fork in the track, which will bring you out at the Sawpit Creek picnic area, where you turn to your left into the picnic area.

Continue through the picnic area directlyonto the Waterfall Track, which heads under the bridge over Sawpit Creek. Head to your left onto this trail.

This track, which is another designated walking trail, takes you through bushland which was completely burned out in the fires of January 2003.

The trail takes its name from a pretty waterfall on Sawpit Creek at the far end of the loop, though flows are dependent on rainfall or snow melt.

Continue past the waterfall, all the way around the loop until you return through the underpass under Kosciuszko Rd to the Sawpit Creeek picnic area. Run through the picnic area, then turn left onto the walking track for another 400 metres to bring you to the Kosciuszko National Park Education Centre and the transition.

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