TW Black Hill Loop ( morning)

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What to expect

An endearing feature of Black Hill CP is the lack of long, flat stretches of trail. Don’t believe me? Then come on out.

While this is a reasonably short walk, it packs a punch. We will often be on wide fire trails but where possible, we will get out on to narrow, bush trails that will be rocky and steep. Bring your poles.

Please present yourself well hydrated. That means increasing your water intake for 24 hours leading up to the walk. And please carry some Scroggin that is easily accessible without removing your pack. A steady intake of calories may be helpful.

This will not be a fast walk. There will be opportunities for faster walkers to go ahead and stretch their legs. But as always, the pace of the group will be set by the slowest walker. And on the uphills, that may well be me. Leg strength will be more important than leg speed.

To get back to the cars requires some walking along the Torrens Linear Path and some back street footpaths. But we finish the walk back on trails. Hopefully, we will still be friends.

 

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.

Walk leader: Paul Gill
Registrations close: 3:00pm 24 February 2025

Cost

Adults: $12.00

Golden Boots Pass accepted

Walk details

Date:
Tuesday 25 February 2025

Start time:
Please meet by 7.30am to enable us to be off and walking by 7.40am.

Walking from:
Addison Ave entrance of Black Hill CP

Walking to:
and return.

Distance:
11.5k

Walk difficulty: Trail Walker

These walks are reasonably demanding and for walkers who have walked regularly in various terrain. They have a walking time of about 5 to 6 hours and will require a high degree of physical fitness. These walks generally occur on Saturdays or Sundays.

Hazards

Vegetation that scratches and critters that bite. Steep inclines and declines. Trail sometimes rocky and/or slippery. Summer walking (heat)

Requirements

Weather appropriate clothing and sound walking footwear. Hat and sunscreen. Min 2l water and Scroggin. Poles recommended. Morning tea. Lunch or a cafe stop post walk. (I will be taking the cafe option).

Experience

Able to walk 20k on undulating and uneven surfaces.

Registration terms and conditions

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