Terrain 1 Smooth, reasonably flat path 2 Graded path / track with minor obstacles 3 Graded track with obstacles such as rock, roots, fallen debris or creek crossings 4 Rough unformed track or open terrain with obstacles such as rock, roots, fallen debris or creek crossings 5 Rough or rocky terrain with small climbs using hands or rock hopping 6 Steep, rough or rocky terrain with large climbs using hands or rock hopping 7 Climb / descend step rock using hands or footholds, may be some exposure, good upper body strength 8 Climb / descend near vertical rock with exposure, climbing skills may be required 9 Sustained climbing or descending of vertical or near vertical rock with exposure, advanced climbing skills required, good upper body strength
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Heads Up for Saturday 25 March 2017-- Jenny’ s Water Hole, Mount Barney National Park Walk Description
The walk starts at the Yellow Pinch Car Park in Barney National Park NW of Rathdowney. There are toilets at the Picnic Area. This is a straight forward walk, along the main track to the base of Mount Barney. Although, there is a small hill at the start that leads to a small style / gate. Then it is downhill for a short while and along the flats. There are three Fords to cross which should make it interesting after this rain. The rivers / creeks come up and go down quickly in this area. Jenny’ s water hole is / was located just passed the third crossing. I say was because the hole itself got washed away in a flood last year. A new water hole has appeared a little further downstream. We will have morning tea at this location. Those that wish can join me in exploring the road ahead of Jenny Water Hole. The return trip is back along the road we came in on. About 500 metres before we get back to the cars those that wish, may take the 5 minuet climb to the Pinch( Yellow Pinch) to admire the views of the local mountains. It’ s well worth the effort. Now back down the hill for a well-deserved lunch either via the road or down the bush track spur. Walk Details
Meeting Time 7 AM Location Beaudesert Jubilee Park next to Fuel Station Grade M –( 3 fitness) –( 3 agility) Distance About 8 KM Food
Morning Tea, BBQ Lunch see below and BYO Drinks It is planned to have our usual Sausage Sizzle after the walk. Bruce has volunteered to bring his double gas burner. The sausages and salad consisting of tomatoes, beetroot, lettuce bread etc will be provided. Those that don’ t want sausages may bring what ever that suits them.
Weather Temperature max 26 Deg C from a low of 21 Deg C, it is expected to be mostly cloudy and could have a light shower or two or three. Humidity about 70 %.( BOM)