Date/Time
Date(s) - 4 May 2014
Category(ies)
- Ungraded
- Leader:
- Phone:
- Participant numbers:
- Final booking date:
Leader: Cindy Marsh 12 Kms each way
Phone 0410425335 after 7 pm
Leader: David Graf
Numbers limited to 10
Final date to book: Wednesday April 30
Altitude gain approx 1700m . The Bon Accord Spur – commences in Harrietville and slowly climbs up to the Razorback, joining the ridge not far from Mt Hotham. The Bon accord Spur follows an old mining route that once went to Omeo, the track follows the ovens Rivers for 4 Kms the climbs steeply the final climb above the Bon Accord is very steep.
http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0017/313163/Park-note-Alpine-NP-Walks-around-Feathertop.pdf
Note: Grade 4 (Medium-Hard) Steeper, rougher terrain and may have off-track sections (no more than one quarter of the walk) or a longer distance track walk. Opportunity to explore and discover relatively undisturbed natural environments mostly along defined and distinct tracks. Tracks can be steep. There may be short sections of rock scrambling involved. Leaders should have map reading abilities and/or ability to use a compass. Distance depending on circumstances. Not suitable for most beginners.
Note: The opportunity to camp overnight at Harriteville on the Saturday night after Deb’s walk on Saturday May 3rd and join Cindy and David on Sunday. Contact Cindy on 0410425335 if an overnight camp and tea at the pub appeals to you.