[FULL] SUNDAY BL – JINKI RIDGE Hiking

Feel like a more chill trip for the Sunday of Boree Log? Or maybe you think that playing with ropes is a lil overrated?! Or are you keen to learn more about the Blue Mountains, wildflowers/native plants and navigation?? Then sign up for this not-too-intense day hike. But first note that:

You need to be approved for the main Boree Log event to attend these trips. Please sign up for only ONE trip per day. If you get rejected you can then sign up for another trip, this just makes it easier for volunteer trip leaders. Please be aware that as the weather is unpredictable, trip leaders may need to alter trips accordingly.

Margot and I (Hugh) will be leading a shortish, beginner friendly bushwalk along Jinki Ridge, a track that starts on Bells Line of Road just west of Mt Wilson. Expect sweeping views of the Grose Valley, awesome rock formations to scramble over, a ton of wildflower colour, and the chance to learn some outdoor skills while making new club friends. I’m (overly) excited to share my enthusiasm for wildflowers so expect to come away speaking some latin names. Similarly, we can pause along the way to practice map reading and navigation skills – really good things to know if you’re keen on hiking literally anywhere!

Track detail: https://www.alltrails.com/ar/trail/australia/new-south-wales/jinki-ridge-hike

It’s only around 4km return, with a short little uphill slog on the way back. Depending on how we feel, we can extend the hike further, possibly navigating around to Wilkson Hill. But we should be back at the cars, ready to drive to Sydney, by 1.00pm. When you sign up, let me know if you have a car/how many spots (we may need to carpool to the start, it has limited parking room) and let me know what your favourite plant/flower is!

What to bring:

• Plenty of water – at least 2L per person. It could be very hot and sections have no shade, and there’s no water available on the track or at the parking area.
• Sunscreen, sunglasses and hat – essential to protect yourself from that nasty UV.
• Snacks/lunch – we should be done by around 1.00pm but bring plenty of high energy snacks.
• Sturdy, enclosed shoes – definitely not a hike for thongs.
• Raincoat and jacket for warmth – no matter the forecast, it could get very cold and windy quickly so be prepared.
• Any personal medication.
• (Optional) Compass – you can borrow from the club gear cupboard. Even if you don’t know how to use it, we can spend time learning in the best possible environment!
• Your phone (charged) with the apps EmergencyPlus, Gaia GPS and AllTrails loaded.

Send me a message on Facebook with any questions! Hope to see you at Boree Log 🙂