Dinner Plain Grade 4 Walk, Car camping at JB Hut, 10-15km walk

From May 15, 2021 5:00 pm until May 16, 2021 1:30 pm
Posted by Dianne Ross
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON Arrive at JB hut
JB Hut is located on JB Plain, just 2km west of Dinner Plain, approximately 250m from the Great Alpine Road.  
 
All walks will start from JB Hut
 
Night hike around village on sat night

Sunday

START TIME - 9AM    tABLETOP WALK 14km return

 Grade of Walk: Grade 4,

 Distance: 10km return

 Time: 4 hours

 Gradient: Mostly level with some gradual steep sections

 Quality of Path: Mostly formed track, with some obstacles

 Steps: Occasional steps

 Experience required: Bushwalking experience Recommended

  Mount Tabletop is a distinctive flat plateau linked to the Great Dividing Range by a low ridge. From JB Plain follow the old fence line south across the plains for 0.5 km. From here the route is marked. After crossing the snow plains and snow-gum woodland, the route drops down to Tabletop Creek and then follows a long ridge up the plateau. The track is marked to a rocky outcrop just below the summit. Return via the same route.

Weather conditions can change rapidly, and snowfalls and blizzards can occur at any time of the year.

 Be prepared with:

Overnight camp

You can park vehicles at Dinner Plain and walk 1.4km to JB Hut or park cars on side of road and walk less than 1km to Hut.

Mandatory Gear for overnight camping- Season 3-4 tent, sleeping bag, mat for Alpine conditions, Food, cooking gear

Note: Huts in alpine areas are intended for emergency use only and you should not plan to sleep in them or use the emergency firewood.

Water/Food

Walkers must be self-sufficient with

food, water, first aid and camping gear,

Mandatory gear - for Alpine hiking – head light, thermal top, sun hat, beanie, gloves, map, space blanket, personal first aid, water purification tablets, whistle

Mobile phone (reception in some areas)
 

High wind days may result in falling limbs and branches.   
Please be aware that snakes are active during warmer months.