BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://mybilby.com//Activity Downloader//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Rob Roy Range Nature Reserve UID:20260406T080000-3792@https://mybilby.com DTSTART:20260406T080000 DTEND:20260406T153000 DTSTAMP:20260406T080000 GEO:-35.4583;149.117641 DESCRIPTION:Starting in the north of the nature reserve we head along fo ot pads and off trail southwest along various gullies and spurs until we join the fire trail leading to Big Monks. From Big Monks we continue al ong various knolls and spurs to the south before veering northeast follo wed by a very steep ascent off trail along a spur to meet up with the Ro b Roy Eco track and foot pad that leads to Mt Rob Roy. From Mt Rob Roy w e head north along the fire trail then N/E off trail through the woodlan d forest following a series of spurs and gullies and with one last climb to take in the views of the reserve and back to the start. The walk wil l be predominately off-trail, criss-crossing the undulating landscape wi th some very steep sections and rocky/grassy slopes that are slippery an d/or unstable under foot with varying thickness of vegetation from open grasslands to moderate-thick scrub. Walking pole(s) might be useful at t imes and gaiters a must to protect legs. The linear distance of approx. 15km with an adjustment for elevation gain of 950m makes this equivalent to a 24.5km track walk. Given the nature of the terrain (surface, veget ation, steepness) and the length/elevation gain/loss the hike is likely to be strenuous and take approximately 6.5hrs to complete and is best su ited for walkers with a good level of fitness, who are comfortable walki ng off track and have completed successfully at least one 16-18km hike i n the past month. Nature Connection: This walk intentionally balances so cial interaction with brief, guided periods of quiet, attentive walking and a short 'sit spot.' These moments are designed to support a deeper e ngagement with the landscape. Conversation is warmly welcomed at all oth er times. URL:https://canberrabushwalkingclub.mybilby.com/activities/3792 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR