As usual for our walk to Rocky Tom the plan was to park on the side of Geilston Creek Road and start our walk from there. To my great embarrassment I got bogged. Fortunately Steve was right behind me and when he saw my car sink into the mud he wisely didn't follow. Also he was well equipped with a tow rope and was able to pull me out. Thanks Steve.
Drama over we set off and not long after enter Pilchers Hill Reserve. In the lower section it is easy walking on well formed tracks.
It soon became apparent that the area is covered by a mass of tracks ranging from Fire Trails and well formed tracks to those still suitable for hiking but not shown on any maps. Chris today's leader selected a route which was fairly direct to Rocky Tom.
Faggs Gully Creek.
After about 1km we left Faggs Creek Gully and soon found a nice sunny spot for morning tea.
Shortly after morning tea we pass these two old cars .. perhaps they took a wrong turn
Starting to climb
Chris keeps an eye on us
Northerly view with Mt Faulkner in the background
Almost there
Final assault
Rocky Tom where we stopped to enjoy the view.
We set off along a track which heads towards Flagstaff Hill. As it keeps to the ridge walking this section is fairly easy.
Wattle in bloom .. not as prominent as for the Conningham walk a few weeks ago but still noticeable
Track junction .. Chris decides on the upper trail
Lunch
After lunch we start our return back to the cars .. all downhill on good walking tracks .. yippee!
This gate and fence designed to keep motor bikes and 4wd vehicles out of the reserve
Janine helping Ron clean mud from his wheels
Today we walked 8.8kms in about 4 hours. Thanks to Margaret, Val and Chris for providing the photos for the blog.
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