Kahlpahlim Rock stands as the highest point on the Lamb Range. The walk has two trails that merge before the final climb to the top, the Ridge Trail (9.2km return) and the Rock Trail (10.8km return).
I took the Rock Trail at 4am which is the path of the old loggers track and not for those who aren't moderately fit. The trail starts off easily as you walk along next to the creek providing a cool breeze. You cross the creek several times until you get to an extremely steep incline, that rises about 70m over a 200m distance that is sure to get the heart pumping and the calves burning. The trail continues to steadily rise until it flattens out just before meeting up with the Ridge Trail.
You may think you're close when the trails meet but don't be tricked by this there is still a fair walk to go and it doesn't get any easier as you up and around on the ridge to the base of the rock before climbing down again into the rainforest to go around in order to climb up. You will finally have reached your final decision left or right, left leads up a smaller incline to the tower station or you can go right another extremely steep climb but is only about 80m long. I personally think taking the right trail provides nicer views and a bit more shade to lie down and relax on the rock over looking all the valleys in the distance.
This is just a quick edit thrown together to show the amazing surround views you get from on top.
