Today is a lovely winters day - currently 2 degrees with a forecast high of about 5, with no clouds, rain or wind expected. Again we have perfect walking weather.
We set of from Cascade Gardens on our way towards Junction Cabin (a total climb of 550 metres).
We soon reach the fire trail which overlooks Mcrobies Gully Waste Management Facility (it used to be called Hobart Tip)
This photo clearly shows the frost in the shady parts of the tip area as opposed to the sunny track we are walking on which was quite pleasant
This electronic device (past its use by date) has captured Greg's interest
Decent from the dry area to the gully which is a lot wetter.
The stream provides a nice reflection as the walkers disappear into the distance
We take the route towards the Main Fire Trail
Bright Orange Fungi
Natures artwork
We make use of a bike track to climb out of the gully
A view back towards the gully we were previously walking in - it shows the transition from a wet to a dry landscape
A good spot for morning tea - in the sun
After morning tea we use the Jurassic Shark Track (mountain biking) until we reach the Main Fire Trail.
As it's a bit of a drudge climbing up the track towards Junction Cabin we have a discussion and decide to take the Old Farm Trail back down to the Main Fire Trail
Along the way there is a glimpse of Mt Wellington with it's distinctive tower visible
Lunch in the sunshine.
Degraves Bridge
A bit further on we reach the "Leaning Tree"
Sally pointing out the remains of the race in Guy Fawkes Rivulet once used by the brewery to get their water
Almost back
Today 16 walkers enjoyed their walk of 9.5kms in cool but sunny weather. Since we were last in the area there has been an increase in the number of bike tracks as well as extensions to others.
Thanks to Ingrid and Chris for their photos
