On this “urban walk” Erin lead six club walkers including one “newie”, along a variety of delightful easy, to medium level, tracks near the town for about 11kms.
They started along several attractive treed avenues, before reaching Apex Park for morning tea, close to the Ovens River, and those high quality murals depicting river views, and local fauna and flora.
The group then ambled back beside the river to Rotary Park, where lunch was eaten.
After the break, the once heavily mined Reform Hill, to the east of the town, was climbed to the summit, where panoramic views of the Ovens Valley, and the surrounding hills were much appreciated.
Coming events
Sunday, 15th to Sunday, 22nd April is the very popular “week away’ at Portland.
Two walks have been organised for each of the six active days, with Wednesday planned as the rest day.
A record 42 members, will stay in the port city, and walk mainly along the coastline.
Sunday, 29th April
Browsing Beechworth in Autumn
June, 0434 338 404
An easy walk of approx 6km along the pathways and streets of old Beechworth, including the Silver Banksia Walk along Spring Creek.
Lunch in the Chinese Gardens, then some of the town section of the Beechworth Tree Walks, and references to the town’s history.
Timed for the Autumnal Spectacular – so bring your camera!
Friday, 4th May Warby Ovens NP Karen, 5722 2540
An easy 9.5km loop track on 4 wheel drive tracks off the Yarrawonga Road.
Basically flat walking between the Ovens River, and its anabranch. River vistas, wetlands and riverine red gum forest.
Habitat for water birds and kangaroos.