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Melrose to Alligator Gorge Rd to Horrocks Pass

Sat 6 to Sun 7 Jul 2019

Details

Walk name/location
Melrose to Alligator Gorge Rd to Horrocks Pass
Walk grade
End-to-End 10
Description

Day 1: Melrose to Alligator Gorge Road 26kms

This is a very long and difficult (but memorable) section of the Tail that starts with the ascent of Mt Remarkable, and continues through Mt Remarkable National Park before emerging on Alligator Gorge Road.

Day 2: Alligator Gorge Road to Horrocks Pass 15kms

The trail initially leads over Lavender Peak to picturesque Stony Creek campsite. From there, tracks, back roads and a busy highway take walkers to the memorial to explorer John Horrocks.

*If you would like to register to walk one day only, please contact the FOTH office to register*

Start
Saturday 6 July 2019
End
Sunday 7 July 2019
Walk Leaders
Carol Homewood
Judy McAdam
Toni Clarke

Map legend:

Walk section along Heysen Trail shown in red:
The rest of the Heysen Trail shown in blue:
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Mapsheet

Mapsheet 6A, Wirrabara Forest to Melrose

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Guidebook maps (2006-2014)
Northern Guidebook, chapter 3 map 1,
chapter 3 map 2,
chapter 3 map 3.
Meeting Location

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

Details
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Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $20.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $2.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $40.00
Walk Specifics (Saturday)
Start time
0630hrs Meet at the Trailhead sign outside the Car
End time
1600hrs
Walking from
Melrose
Walking to
Alligator Gorge Road
Distance
26kms
Risks (Saturday)
TBA
Walk Specifics (Sunday)
Start time
0830hrs Bus Departs
End time
1500hrs
Walking from
Alligator Gorge Road
Walking to
Horrocks Pass
Distance
15kms
Risks (Sunday)
TBA