Tuesday morning walk - Yackandandah rail trail: 7 km grade 2

From November 09, 2021 8:30 am until November 09, 2021 11:00 am
Posted by Tony Crawford
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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.

Normal social distancing rules will apply. If 1.5m cannot be maintained then a mask needs to be worn. 

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

This undulating trail travels along the beautiful Yackandandah Creek. This area has natural beauty, as well as historic mining and rural values.

Meet at 8.30am at Isaacs park on the corner of Railway Ave and the road to Wodonga. There will be a car shuffle from there to Osborne's Flat and the walk's end.  

Toilets are available at Isaacs Park.

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 in Yack 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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What To Bring