BEGINNERS HIKE – GROSE GORGE

On the Sunday morning of Boree log after a big night of fine food, not so fine wine and classical festivities, why not join us for an easy and relaxing day walk along the banks of the Grose River. Beginning at Peirce’s Pass we will make our way down into the valley and walk along the river towards the infamous Blue Gum Forest. If it’s a hot day we might even be able to find some pools in the river for a refreshing dip.

No skills are required, but having some solid glute muscles will help you on the way out of the valley in the afternoon 😉

You will need to bring:

• A Daypack– Just to fit the items on this list.
• Lunch – Anything you want, better to bring too much than not enough.
• Snacks – Again anything is fine but I would suggest high energy foods like nuts, fruit (dried or normal), chocolate, muesli bars etc.
• At least 2L of Water – If it is a particularly hot you may want more. Keep in mind we will be out most of the day.
• Enclosed Shoes – Hiking shoes are great, Joggers are definitely fine, Thin/Flat soled shoes like Converses or Volleys are imo a poor choice but would be passable. Thongs are absolutely moronic…
• Sunscreen and Hat – Remember to Slip, Slop, Slap kids!
• Swimmers and Towel (Optional) – If you want to go for a swim in the river.

The plan on Sunday morning will be to drive from the campsite at Mount Wilson to Pierce’s Pass car park, which is a short trip of 20 minutes. We will be aiming to leave at about 9 AM. I will be driving and should have space for 4 more people. If you have a car and space for other people please let me know and we can try and organise some lifts 🙂

The aim will be to get to Blue Gum Forest for lunch, however, depending on how we are progressing time wise and how people are feeling we have the option of turning back earlier. The whole trip shouldn’t take any more than 6 hours and most of the walk will be flat apart from the beginning and end.

Looking forward to seeing you there! 🙂

Andrew Barnett – 0439735393 – andrew.barnett.au@gmail.com