Tuesday morning walk - rail trail: Huon Reserve to Murrays: 7 km grade 2

From October 26, 2021 8:30 am until October 26, 2021 11:45 am
Posted by Tony Crawford
Categories: Halfdaywalk
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Due to COVID-19 health requirements, members must provide their own sanitisers, gloves, wipes, masks, etc.  If car pooling is required please contact the event co-ordinator.

Current Victorian Covid-19 rules indicate a maximum of 15 persons for outdoor gatherings such as this event. 

This event won't be capped, but if there are more than 15 walkers then the group will be split into 2 with a leader for each group.

Victoria is not requiring double vax just yet.

Normal social distancing rules will apply. If 1.5m cannot be maintained then a mask needs to be worn. . CURRENTLY MASKS ARE REQUIRED TO BE WORN OUTDOORS.

THIS WILL BE A CAR POOLING EVENT and masks will be required to be worn in the car.

Meeting in the carpark at Bunnings Wodonga at 8.30am where we will arrange for cars to be moved to the walk's start at Huon Reserve and to Murray's wayside stop.

We then head out from Huon Reserve following the high country rail trail , crossing the Sandy Creek Bridge and seeing the Hume Reservoir at full storage, finishing at Murray's wayside stop. 

toilets are available in the Bunnings carpark and Huon Reserve.

dogs OK ; but remember as this is a car pooling event please respect the cars of fellow walkers.

Bring hat, water and a morning tea snack. Coffee and cake/lunch afterwards for those interested.

Any late cancellations please call me on 0456 100 183 

GRADE 2

No bushwalking experience required. The track has a hardened or compacted surface that may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps.

GRADE 3

Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Track may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps.

Day Walking

  • Current Medical Information Form FOUND ON THE WEBSITE HERE
  • Water - up to 2 litres recommended for a full day walk
  • Sunscreen
  • Gloves and hat
  • Sufficient food bearing in mind the distance and duration of the event 
  • Suitable clothing and footwear - note denim pants are uncomfortable
  • Wet weather waterproofs, jacket and pants
  • Walking poles
  • Gaiters
  • Basic first aid kit including your specific medication eg asthma applicator
  • Torch or headlamp for contingencies

 

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