Sunday: 18 October 2020.
Walk: Ben Bullen & Moffitt Trail to Baal Bone Gap – Glen Davis
Date: Sunday 18 October 2020.
Meet: Lovejoy Street carpark (Douro Street side) for registration.
Meet Time: 8:00 am
Re-meet: 9:00 am – Capertee Rest area (for a brief nature stop). Travel a further 9km along the Castlereagh Hwy to intersection Hutchinson road (safe parking area), just over the railway line at the hairpin in the road, total driving distance 92km.
Description: Visit the jewel in the crown of Gardens of Stone and marvel at the magnificent rock pagodas, sheer cliffs and endless scenic views of Baal Bone Gap. Walking distance: total from start of Hutchinsons Road to Gap is 12.8km (allow 3hrs –one way). Welcome to walk full distance & return for those training up, or options, walk as per option below:
Our plan is to drive in- to a nominated area; then continue to walk, after exploring and admiring the pogados along the way and to enjoy lunch at Baal Bone Gap (picnic table) before returning the same way. * Great area for birdwatching so remember the binoculars. 4WD required as support vehicle.
Travel Driving Distance: Mudgee to Capertee: allow 1 hour; 83km, Capertee to Ben Bullen meeting area: 6 mins; 9km
Map Ref: 8931 -4S Grade: Easy to Medium
Leader: Joby Mitchell & Elly Rands Contact: Elly Rands Please RSVP: to Elly berands@bigpond.com Mob: 0458 722 070 or 6372 2070 (by Thursday prior to the walk) More details to current members via email.