Pretty Plain Hut, grade 4, approx. 43km

From February 01, 2025 7:30 am until February 03, 2025 4:00 pm
Posted by Iris Joss
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Depart Corryong at 7.30 am sharp, location TBA

Or meet 8.30 am at Dargals trail head

Day 1:Depart Corryong at 7.30 am and drive to the Dargals trail track head. We walk 10.6 km to the Tooma River. After  crossing the River we will eat and fill up our water. We musty carry extra Water because there will be none that night and morning.

 From the River to the Hut is approx 16 km So, we continue uphill along Dargals trail (Broadway) some 4 km till we find a suitable campside. (no water) The distance to a campsite will depend on how we feel.

Day 2: Continue along Dargals trail some 12 km and turn left into strumbo track for about 3 km to the creek and then it's off track to Pretty Plain Hut. We get rewarded with a huge Hut and a freezing creek.

 

Day 3, 16.4km, includes 6.2 km through open plain with no track all the way to the Hellhole Track. From there up the hill to Dargals trail across the river and back to the Cars.

 

What to bring:

Shoes for the River crossing, it could be waist deep.

Water bladders to carry extra water for the dry camp.

Insect repellant

Water purifier

Fly Net

 co Leader Sharon Roberts 0429145498

 

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GRADE 4

Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited. 

 

 

Overnight Event Packing list

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  • Bedding 
  • Tent (sharing sections of the tent is an option)
  • Sleeping Bag
  • Bag Liner
  • Mattress
  • Pillow 
  • Bed Clothing
  • Thermals - top and bottom
  • Second layer - top and bottom
  • Warm Gloves beanie and dry socks
  • Keep clothing in a water tight bag - zip lock - dry bags etc.. 
  • Wet Weather / Cold
  • Rain jacket
  • Down jacket
  • Fleece jacket
  • Warm Gloves and Water Proof Over Glove plus a Benie or suitable walk hat.
  • Essentials
  • Tooth Brush and paste
  • Any medication ( please inform leader if necessary Allergies etc)
  • Personal first aid 
  • Water to drink and prepare meal ( some locations and walks have water on site or en route )
  • Leader should inform the group re water supply
  • Tablets for water ( be safe rather than get a bug ) ( water purification tablets )
  • Toilet paper and trowel to dig appropriate hole.
  • Food
  • Dehydrated food for weight considerations
  • 3 Meals , plus snacks.  per day.  
  • Stove (another item that can be shared) 
  • Plate and cutlery 
  • Cup for warm drink  your choice
  • Extra Items
    Fully charged and credit loaded up phone
    Camera
    The leader must take a rescue beacon
  • The club has 1 Personal Locator Beacon and 1 emergency SPOT device and 3 First Aid Kits