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EE15 Walk 8 – Myponga-Mt Compass

Sat 28 May 2022

Walk name/location
EE15 Walk 8 – Myponga-Mt Compass
Walk grade
End-to-End 15
Description

After a short road walk, the trail enters the small but picturesque Yulte Conservation Park after a steady climb you have a challenging steep  descent where walking poles, if you have them, will be put to good use.

After emerging from the bushland, the trail crosses open farmland continuing along Lawless Rd (and past the Myponga Pistol Club firing range), and gradually climbing to Mt Cone, passing interesting 2 tier tree plots dotted about the hills and from the top of the ridge you are presented with distant views over Victor Harbor to the South before finishing with a road walk to Mt Compass

Date
Saturday 28 May 2022
Walk Leaders
Mark Curtis
Andrea Gillin
Leanne Bell
Maria Bootle
Michael Joyce
Philip Bell
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Southern Guidebook, chapter 2 map 4,
chapter 2 map 5,
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Event Fees
Event fee
AUD $10.00
(under 18 years of age AUD $1.00)
Golden Boots cards
Accepted
Bus
AUD $20.00

Walk Specifics
Start time
08.00 am Bus Departure
End time
04:00 pm approx
Walking from
Myponga
Walking to
Mt Compass
Distance
22 km's
Risks
Hazards

COVID-19 measures – you will need to adhere to social distancing at this event:

  1. I declare that if I experience any respiratory symptoms (even if mild) before the walk, I will immediately self-isolate, seek medical advice and cancel my registration for the event.
  2. When attending the walk I will:
    • observe social distancing practices
    • maintain personal hygiene (apply hand sanitiser and protect others if I cough/sneeze)
    • not share drink bottles, eating utensils, other personal items and equipment.

1. Longest walk done so far by EE15 group
2. Some Testing undulations
3. Crossing Busy main road, walking on Back Roads

Requirements

COVID-19 measures – you will need to observe social distancing at this event, ensuring no contact between participants.

This includes:

  • maintaining a 1.5 metre minimum distance between participants
  • maintaining a 4m2 minimum area per person
  • bringing and using your own supply of hand sanitise

BIOSECURITY MEASURES – please ensure you thoroughly clean your footwear, clothing, walking poles and other equipment before and after each walk to remove all seeds, dirt and other debris. Removed seeds should be bagged and disposed in a ‘to landfill’ garbage bin.

Appropriate Walking attire, including rain gear. Morning tea and lunch plus 2 litre water min
Personal 1st aid requirements, along with any personal medications, Sun Screen

Experience
2 x Trail Walker or other E2E walks - if have not meet criteria must contact Heysen Office or EE15 coordinator - HeysenEE15@iinet.net.au

Nearby Campsites and Accommodation Options

This list is generic and is derived from the Walk Selector for this walk section. Your walk leader may be suggesting a different or specific town or accommodation option to be based at.

In This Section

On or within 2km of this Heysen Trail section.

  1. Mt Compass

  2. Mt Compass Caravan Park

  3. Compass Country Cabins

  4. Mt Cone Tank (Water Location Only)

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