[Intermediate/Advanced] Day Hike – Berowra Trig

Image Credit: Oliver D

Please note: This is an Expression of Interest and as always, the trip may need to be postponed at short notice due to weather issues or other circumstances 

Read the trip report here!

Trigonometrical stations, commonly referred to as trigs, are fixed survey points placed at the highest peak of a mountain or hill.

Trig bagging is the challenge of hiking to, and checking off trig stations, whatever be the terrain to get there.

I personally have not engaged in this activity but I am National-Park-bagging and I haven’t been to Popran National Park yet. Popran NP has one singular trig station, which is on a fire trail. This is cheating.

Therefore we’re instead going to the next closest one – TS877 Berowra.

See track information here: https://hikingtheworld.blog/trig-stations/berowra-trig/

If group morale is high, we can even attempt to visit Cascade Gully Dam and the HMAS Parramatta Shipwreck. Those details here.

This is a 12km off-track walk with sections of bush bashing. Map here. Saturday 18th April.

You do not need too much off-track experience, provided you have: plenty of normal hiking experience in steep terrain, a high stamina and fitness and the mental game to be whacked in the face by leaves for 4 hours.

YOU WILL NEED:

• Head-torch – Very important. If we get stuck in the dark you will have a horrible time.
• Water – Bring AT LEAST 2L of water.
• $10 for your driver – #FuelPrices
• Emergency Blanket – buy at outdoor stores or the gear cupboard
• Lunch – You must provide your own lunch.
• Snacks – We’ll be doing a lot of exercise, so make sure you bring lots of snacks to keep your energy levels up! Bring things like nuts, fruit, dried fruit, lollies, biscuits, chocolate, muesli bars, etc.
• Bush bashing clothes – rain jacket, long pants, gloves, long sleeve shirt, sunglasses.
• Personal First Aid Kit – optional

In your comments, please tell me:

• Your hiking experience. List relevant hikes you’ve done, and include off-track experience, if any.
• What river the Berowra Trig overlooks.

As always, email me for questions at webadmin@unswoc.org 🙂