Recce to Explore ‘Smiling Rock’
Wed 22nd Jul 2026
Bookings available to active members only.
Smiling Rock is a granite feature on the flank of Hospital Hill. EOI for a recce. An attempt to revisit Smiling Rock via a scree/vegetation route up the N spur of Hospital Hill. Return via a 200vm descent down scree that frightens the daylights out of me. Around 8km and 450vm climb. Best suited to strong off-track walkers. If I survive I'll put it on again.
Additional Information
Booking deadline
Wed 15th Jul 2026
Length
Medium
Terrain
Rough
Conditions
Exploratory
Distance (km or hrs)
8km
Ascent
450vm
Map name
Yaouk 1:25000 topo
Terrain information
Steep ascent and descent over scree
Transport information
Advised after participants known
A walk or similar activity with a duration of a day or part day. No overnight gear required.
Date and Time
Activity Owner
John-Evans
John Evans
Activity Location
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