Old Hobartians Circuit 2019

Today I was going to lead the group on a circuit that Tas first took us on back in 2016. It has the odd steep part.

Unfortunately, when I woke up I was not in a fit state to lead a walk - that's my story - I rang Bob who immediately stepped up to the mark, no problem.

Others came to the rescue also. Peter and Wayne sent photos they took of the walk and Ron a GPS track and details of the walk.

Meanwhile, have a look at the photos below.

We park at the end of Lenah Valley Road, heading up the Main Fire Trail to pickup the start of the Old Hobartians Track

Climbing the Old Hobartians Track.
By Peter

Looking back. By Peter

There were some obstacles.
By Peter

Arriving at Morning tea.
By Peter

Morning Tea. I remember this spot from the last time. By Wayne

By Wayne

Climbing past the rock wall. By Peter

A rocky sentinel. By Peter

The river and northern suburbs. By Peter

Cheese berry (Cyathodes Glacua) by Peter

Tussock Moth on rock. By Peter

Crossing rock fall. By Wayne

Crossing the New Town Rivulet towards the Lost World. By Peter

2018 flood damage to New Town Rivulet. By Peter

New Town Rivulet damage. By Wayne

Looking down. By Wayne

Coral fungus. By Peter

By Wayne

If I recall, this is about the highest point of the walk. By Wayne

By Wayne

By Wayne

Looking up the River Derwent. By Wayne

View across the Derwent. By Peter

The Hunters Track. by Wayne

Downhill at last on Hunters Track. By Peter

First rock scree crossing. By Peter

Looking north at the River Derwent

Lunch stop on the second rock scree. By Peter

Trying out the bush accommodation. By Peter

Junction Cabin. Not usual bushwalking equipment. By Peter

The equipment is here for the works on the sign below.

Photo by Wayne

Lenah Valley Track by Peter

Looking across New Town Falls. By Peter

I quote an email from Ron below:

"There were 12 walkers who covered about 10.5 kms in 4.75 hours.  Our recent good weather continued. The walkers were pleased that there was only one 'little' hill climb which went for 4 kms during which time we ascended 630 metres!!

Regards

Ron"

Many thanks to Bob, Wayne, Peter & Ron for taking care of business while I was indisposed.