Tuesday morning walk - CANCELLED West Albury 8 km grade 2
Please abide by any state, federal or MVB COVID-19 health requirements.
A good Albury walk that will take in parts of Hovell Tree Park, Padman/Mates Park, Monument Hill, Nail Can Hill (Farrar Trail, Tree Frog Trail, Tim's Trail), Boynton Park, Patricia Gould Trail, Kremur St track and a hidden track above the Murray River.
The walk is mostly flat but has 2 short ascents from the river to the Monument and similar descents. Height gain/loss of about 100m. You will see the damage done by a recent grass fire on Monument Hill and the good work achieved by the fire fighters.
Meet at Hovell Tree Park located near the Albury swimming pool carpark at 8.30am. The walk will start and finish there.
Bring a morning tea snack. Coffee and cake afterwards for those interested.
Dogs OK. Toilets available at Monument Hill, West Albury oval, Kremur St boatramp and Hovell Tree Park.
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