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CANCELLED: Brownhill / Belair

Wed 17 Jul 2019

Details

Walk name/location
CANCELLED: Brownhill / Belair
Walk grade
Trail Walker
Description

A loop walk starting from near the caravan park on Brown Hill Creek Road then into Mitcham then through the cemetery, crossing old Belair Rd prior to climbing through Randell Park and out into the streets of Belair for a short stint before moving into Belair National Park. From the railway station entrance to park the walk will pass by Old Government House and onto the climb up Saddle Hill Track before wending its way onto the Yurrebilla Trail and exiting the Park for the zig zag descent to Brown Hill Creek Road.

After a stretch along Brown Hill Creek Road there will be a steep climb to the top of Brown Hill prior to descending back through McElligotts Reserve and down to the cars.

The walk includes 3 testing climbs so please be prepared.

Please remember the only stop during the walk will be for morning tea as the walk will finish prior to lunch.

Date
Wednesday 17 July 2019
Walk Leader
John Babister

Meeting Location

Meeting location details will be provided after you have registered for this event.

Details
Information withheld
Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $10.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $1.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Walk Specifics
Start time
8.15am for an 8.30am(sharp) commencement.
End time
12.45pm
Walking from
The car park on Brownhill Creek road opposite the Caravan Park.
Walking to
Return
Distance
Approx. 16klms
Risks
Hazards

A couple of dangerous road crossings

Requirements

Good quality footwear, hat, sunscreen and sufficent water for the weather conditions.

Experience

Trailwalker