E-M Wednesday Walk (BBC led): Molonglo Gorge plus

No bookings required for Wednesday Walks.

Leader: Dave Abela, 0482 802 050 or tangodancing4me@gmail.com

We’ll start our walk at the Molonglo Gorge carpark and make our way along the gorge track for several kms. We then head into the nature reserve on a mix of firetrails, single track and some off-track sections. The woodland here is very open, the trails well defined and generally quite easy to follow and walk along. A hilly walk, with some short, steep sections, with loose rocks in parts of the walk (particularly along the gorge). Distance relatively short at about 10kms. While doing the recce, I got a great view of a lyrebird just 5 metres in front of me!

As this is a hilly walk with sections of loose rocks and uneven tracks, I recommend bringing your walking poles if you’re a bit unsteady on your feet.

Maps: Bungendore 1:25,000

Distance: 10 kms

Ascent/Descent: 225 mtrs

Track Description: Mostly on firetrails, tracks and some short sections of open woodland off-track. Gentle hills, with some short and steep sections. Gaiters are recommended and bring walking poles if you wish.

Meeting Time: 8.15 am for an 8.30 am start
Meeting Place: Meet at the Molonglo Gorge Nature Reserve carpark. From the intersection of Pialligo Avenue (a.k.a Yass Road) and the Sutton Road, travel about 1 km north along Sutton Road and the Molonglo Reserve entrance is on your right. Drive along the entrance road as far as you can go (it’s about 1km distance to the end), passing a few locked gates, until you reach the carpark
Transport: Meet at the start. No car pooling.

Weather for next Wednesday: 5C to 18C. Mostly sunny. No rain forecast.

What to Bring: Day-pack, gaiters, sunscreen, hat, 2 litres of water, morning tea and lunch. Walking poles if you wish.

Those doing their first Wednesday walk and those who are not members of the BBC, NPA or CBC must contact the leader beforehand to discuss the level of difficulty of the walk.