Wed walk BBC sponsored 16 October M/H
**Bookings not required for Wed Walks.** Medium/Hard Wednesday Walk - Wed 16 Oct - Orroral Valley Hill 1339 and Fishlock Yards Leader: Andrew Cupit (0478309791).cupitandjen@outlook.com The walk starts at the Orroral Tracking Station carpark. We will walk west along the Cotter gap fire trail till we reach Prairie Dog Creek, where we will head mainly north-west off-track towards Hill 1339. We will have lunch and explore a couple of rocky outcrops around the summit. We will then head east from the summit off-track down a steep incline through thick scrub till we reach the AAWT in Orroral Valley. We will follow the AAWT east next to the Orroral River, past Fishlock Yards then return to the car park on fire trails. The off-track section varies from light/medium bush on the summit to very thick scrub downhill off the summit. Some rock scrambling is possible. Walkers are advised to have gaiters and gloves. Distance: about 14km. Climb: 450m. BBC level: Medium (10). Map: Corin Dam. Weather forecast (for Canberra): Min 9 Max 24 Partly cloudy with 25% chance of at least 1mm. Light winds. Meeting point at Kambah Village shops at 7.45am in time to leave promptly by 8am. Cars: 86 km ($12 per passenger). Those doing their first Wednesday walk and also prospective walkers who are not members of the BBC, NPA or CBC clubs must contact the leader to discuss the level of difficulty of the walk.
Wed walk BBC sponsored 16 October M/H
Wed 16th Oct 2024
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Bookings not required for Wed Walks.
Medium/Hard Wednesday Walk - Wed 16 Oct - Orroral Valley Hill 1339 and Fishlock Yards
Leader: Andrew Cupit (0478309791).cupitandjen@outlook.com
The walk starts at the Orroral Tracking Station carpark. We will walk west along the Cotter gap fire trail till we reach Prairie Dog Creek, where we will head mainly north-west off-track towards Hill 1339. We will have lunch and explore a couple of rocky outcrops around the summit. We will then head east from the summit off-track down a steep incline through thick scrub till we reach the AAWT in Orroral Valley. We will follow the AAWT east next to the Orroral River, past Fishlock Yards then return to the car park on fire trails.
The off-track section varies from light/medium bush on the summit to very thick scrub downhill off the summit. Some rock scrambling is possible. Walkers are advised to have gaiters and gloves.
Distance: about 14km. Climb: 450m. BBC level: Medium (10). Map: Corin Dam.
Weather forecast (for Canberra): Min 9 Max 24 Partly cloudy with 25% chance of at least 1mm. Light winds.
Meeting point at Kambah Village shops at 7.45am in time to leave promptly by 8am.
Cars: 86 km ($12 per passenger).
Those doing their first Wednesday walk and also prospective walkers who are not members of the BBC, NPA or CBC clubs must contact the leader to discuss the level of difficulty of the walk.
Additional Information
Length
Medium
Terrain
Rough
Distance (km or hrs)
14km
Ascent
450m
A walk or similar activity with a duration of a day or part day. No overnight gear required.
Date and Time
Start: | Wed 16th Oct 2024 @ 08:00am |
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