Mt Storth (pls read event description)
📅Sunday 19 July 2020 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
📍 Location: Townsville Bushwalking Club
About this event
SUNDAY 19th July - Mt Storth (full day)
REGISTRATION WITH THE WALK LEADER IS ESSENTIAL. PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW.
RATED - Hard
Approx. 9hrs bushwalking. There is a long steep hill climb, no track, long grass, uneven footings, scrub, with return home via a creek rock hop.
DESCRIPTION
Mt Storth is the northern summit of the Mt Elliot range of Bowling Green Bay National Park (north of Alligator Ck). It is 632m altitude. To summit, it is a steep climb up a long spur without a track. Whilst scrubby at the lower reaches, the vegetation changes as we climb towards the summit. Lunch will be at the summit and depending on what time we get there, there are two ways we could descend. The most likely is via Killymoon Creek (a good rock hop, boulder scramble and nice cascades) or if time is short we'll go down Dribble Creek (rock hop, boulder scramble also but shorter).
The walk commences and traverses private property and then enters the national park.
FITNESS
To be suitable for this walk, a good analogy would be doing a Castle Hill spur, without a track, three times with ease before lunchtime.
WHAT TO BRING
- Water: you will need water for full day eg minimum 4L
- Clothing: there is a lot of long grass and scrub so full long sleeve clothing is recommended. Many members also wear fingerless gloves.
- Enclosed footwear
- Food for the day
- Hat, sunscreen and insect repellent
- Usual bushwalking gear
- Personal first aid kit including a compression bandage and blister kit is recommended.
- Swimming gear (if we come down Killymoon there may be opportunity for a swim at the main pool)
COST
Non members = $5 walk fee for insurance
Must be over 18years to participate
WALK LEADER, INFO and REGISTRATION
Walk leader is Wilfred
To discuss suitability, to register or for more information please contact [email protected] and we will get back to you asap.
WALK DETAILS
Meet time: 0700 for a 0715 departure at Alligator Ck (address will be given upon registration)
Return time: Aim to be back at the cars at 1700-1800 (but don't plan a dinner date!)
Please note:
To protect the privacy of club officials, walk leaders, property owners or sensitive areas, contact details and some locations won't be published on Facebook or website. Please contact the club via email and we will respond ASAP.
On some activities, walker numbers may be limited to promote the safety and enjoyment of all, due to location size and ability to socially distance or to reduce our environmental impact at some locations.
COVID-19
Please do not attend if you are unwell, have symptoms or have been ordered to quarantine or isolate. Social distancing and self managed hygiene practices are strongly encouraged, and the club will not be organising car pooling opportunities at present. The club is cognisant of the QORF COVID SAFE PLAN for Outdoor Recreation Providers. On some walks, as noted above, numbers may be limited.
We hope to see you on a walk soon.
REGISTRATION WITH THE WALK LEADER IS ESSENTIAL. PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW.
RATED - Hard
Approx. 9hrs bushwalking. There is a long steep hill climb, no track, long grass, uneven footings, scrub, with return home via a creek rock hop.
DESCRIPTION
Mt Storth is the northern summit of the Mt Elliot range of Bowling Green Bay National Park (north of Alligator Ck). It is 632m altitude. To summit, it is a steep climb up a long spur without a track. Whilst scrubby at the lower reaches, the vegetation changes as we climb towards the summit. Lunch will be at the summit and depending on what time we get there, there are two ways we could descend. The most likely is via Killymoon Creek (a good rock hop, boulder scramble and nice cascades) or if time is short we'll go down Dribble Creek (rock hop, boulder scramble also but shorter).
The walk commences and traverses private property and then enters the national park.
FITNESS
To be suitable for this walk, a good analogy would be doing a Castle Hill spur, without a track, three times with ease before lunchtime.
WHAT TO BRING
- Water: you will need water for full day eg minimum 4L
- Clothing: there is a lot of long grass and scrub so full long sleeve clothing is recommended. Many members also wear fingerless gloves.
- Enclosed footwear
- Food for the day
- Hat, sunscreen and insect repellent
- Usual bushwalking gear
- Personal first aid kit including a compression bandage and blister kit is recommended.
- Swimming gear (if we come down Killymoon there may be opportunity for a swim at the main pool)
COST
Non members = $5 walk fee for insurance
Must be over 18years to participate
WALK LEADER, INFO and REGISTRATION
Walk leader is Wilfred
To discuss suitability, to register or for more information please contact [email protected] and we will get back to you asap.
WALK DETAILS
Meet time: 0700 for a 0715 departure at Alligator Ck (address will be given upon registration)
Return time: Aim to be back at the cars at 1700-1800 (but don't plan a dinner date!)
Please note:
To protect the privacy of club officials, walk leaders, property owners or sensitive areas, contact details and some locations won't be published on Facebook or website. Please contact the club via email and we will respond ASAP.
On some activities, walker numbers may be limited to promote the safety and enjoyment of all, due to location size and ability to socially distance or to reduce our environmental impact at some locations.
COVID-19
Please do not attend if you are unwell, have symptoms or have been ordered to quarantine or isolate. Social distancing and self managed hygiene practices are strongly encouraged, and the club will not be organising car pooling opportunities at present. The club is cognisant of the QORF COVID SAFE PLAN for Outdoor Recreation Providers. On some walks, as noted above, numbers may be limited.
We hope to see you on a walk soon.
👥 Attending: 3
❤️ Interested: 22