Tuesday walk - Huon Hill Stringybark Track : 9km grade 3

From September 17, 2024 8:30 am until September 17, 2024 12:30 pm
Posted by Tony Crawford
Categories: Halfdaywalk
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NOTE FOR FUTURE EVENT: A nice 2km addition to walking up the road, if the Stringybark Track is closed; is the Mistletoe Walk which leaves the road before the bitumen.

NOTE: Check if Huon Hill is closed for spraying if walking late winter or early spring

NOTE: This walk was scheduled for last week as Huon Hill was closed for maintenence . The walk was shifted to the nearby rail trail and the Kiewa River.

Meet at the Kiewa River picnic area, Killara at 8.30am. We will start the walk directly from here.

We will be following the Stringybark Track up and back from the Kiewa River (including the short summit track), in total, 9 km return. 

Toilets are available at the top of Huon Hill.

dogs OK but there will be kangaroos and maybe snakes around.

Bring  water and a morning tea snack. Coffee and cake afterwards for those interested.

Any late cancellations please call me on 0456 100 183. 

GRADE 2

No bushwalking experience required. The track has a hardened or compacted surface that may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps.

GRADE 3

Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Track may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.

Day Walking

  • Current Medical Information Form FOUND ON THE WEBSITE HERE
  • Water - up to 2 litres recommended for a full day walk
  • Sunscreen
  • Gloves and hat
  • Sufficient food bearing in mind the distance and duration of the event 
  • Suitable clothing and footwear - note denim pants are uncomfortable
  • Wet weather waterproofs, jacket and pants
  • Walking poles
  • Gaiters
  • Basic first aid kit including your specific medication eg asthma applicator
  • Torch or headlamp for contingencies

 

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What To Bring