This walk follows the Montrose Trail starting from the top of Montrose Road.
The weather is forecast to be mild but windy.
Ron is leading today's walk.
This area has been home to families in the past before it was placed within the Mt Wellintgon Park and there are numerous remnants remaining like this memorial.
Still smiling on the climb.
The sun came out and a sunny spot was found for morning tea.
A patchwork of transmission lines.
Now climbing the Chapel Fire trail for a short distance.
On the ZigZag Firetrail looking back over Hobart through the transmission lines.
The top of the hill.
Looking towards New Norfolk with Collinsvale to the left in the valley.
It was very windy so we didn't stay long admiring the views.
After a bit of investigation with an exHydro employee apparently it is made rusty as it was believed that it
they would be less visible in environment particularly in SW Tasmania.
Close to the tower was a very full rain gauge with the lid gaffer taped on no doubt to ensure that it did not get blown off in the winds that were blowing through here.
Mother Nature at work with this multi trunk branch.
A relatively pleasant level stroll along a part of the East West Track.
Back on to the Montrose Trail towards the cars.
Cheese Berries starting to come out.
There were a number of man made rock walls and rock piles evidencing the previous occupations.
We had noted these in our previous walk in 2016 when they were much more visible.
There has been a significant growth in the understorey over those eight years and it took a little time exploring to find these.
Heading back own to Montrose Track to the cars.
There were 11 walkers who covered the 8.4 kms and climbed 470 meters in just under 4 hours.
A pleasant walk enjoyed by all.
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