Are you looking to return to overnight hiking after a break away from it, or curious to try it out? Got a moderate level of fitness and want to stretch the legs? This might be the event for you.
Departing from the Mount Clear carpark, we will hike to Horse Gully Hut and camp for the evening. 18km return/+401m vertical elevation gain.
Horse Gully offers flat camp sites, a loo, a sheltered place to cook, and ample space for socialising. The journey is a bumpy drive on a pretty rubbish dirt road, then a moderately demanding walk on an excellent track. With DST in effect we will have plenty of daylight to work with so can make a leisurely start.
*Places for this event are prioritised to members who are new to overnight hiking or are coming back from absence and looking for a fairly gentle re-entry to it. The focus will be on getting in the swing with pack hiking, tuning gear, and practising our campcraft, all in a friendly social setting. That said, the trip involves a fair walk and a pack haul, so a moderate level of fitness is required to ensure your own safety and comfort, and that of other participants.
Please ensure you have done some walking with a weighted pack in preparation for this event!
Booking deadline
Sun 04th Oct 2026 12:00am
Length
Terrain
Distance (km or hrs)
18km
Ascent
400m
Descent
400m
Map name
8726-3N COLINTON
Terrain information
Some short but steep sections, mostly on the return leg, close to Horse Gully Hut. The walk is all on good to fair fire trail. There are three creek crossings, two of these being up to knee deep. Suggest bringing suitable change of footwear for this, or crossing barefoot.
Transport information
Meet 12pm at Lanyon shops, adjacent to McDonalds. Or see you at the carpark past Mount Clear campground at ~1.30pm. $60 per car (split between all travelers, including the driver)
Travelling date
Sat 10th Oct 2026 12:00pm
Accommodation information
Tent camping. Please ensure you have overnight equipment for a cool spring evening. For members just getting started, the club may be able to assist with gear hire https://canberrabushwalkingclub.org/for-members-guests/equipment-and-food/equipment-hire/ Club gear is limited so please check in with the CBC equipment hire guru, Rob Horsfield, ASAP, equipmentatcanberrabushwalkingclub.org or call 6231 4535 Additionally, we will be able to share some items, such as cooking stoves.
A multi day backpacking or base-camping activity.
Date and Time
* Always confirm the finish time with the Activity Owner.
Activity Owner
Kirko-H