For this interesting walk 13 enthusiastic starters met at the Lake Sambell bbq area just after 9am, with a warm to hot day predicted.
We ambled along Silver Creek on the right bank for about a kilometre towards the Silver Creek Caravan Park, before heading back on the left bank, and then skirting the Lake Sambell Caravan Park back down to the lakeside.
The eastern side of the lake has suffered some damage during the recent big rains, but we managed to navigate around the taped off steep sections to emerge into the Chinese Gardens. Then we followed the track alongside Silver Creek, down to the bridge at the start of the gorge, before walking the right bank of the creek back to Camp Street, and then the west side of the lake to where we had parked our cars.
After seven kilometres of varied walking, we once again enjoyed Pat’s now famous cuppa with fresh biscuits, and even an olive flavoured dip!!
Coming Events
Sunday, 5th March
Wahgunyah River Trail
John, 0417 391 044
An easy to medium loop walk of about 13km walking along bush and walking tracks in the shade of Australia’s favourite tree, the River Red Gums. This walk takes in the Willows Trail, the Tommy McRae Track and Grantham’s Bend alongside the mighty Murray River.
Tuesday, 7th March
Full Moon Walk, Everton
Cecily, 0490 024 471
Under the full moon, an easy walk of 8km, or a return medium walk of about 16km, partially along the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail from Everton Station to Everton for dinner at the pub.
Saturday, 18th March
Mount Samaria
Jeanette, 0417 546 974
An easy to medium loop walk of about 7km from the Spring Creek Picnic Area, taking in the sawmill kiln ruins and the ruins of the Tramway Braking Station.
Includes a descent along Lightning Track, returning to the picnic area, or a medium loop walk of about 14km, which also includes the climb, and a steep descent of Mount Samaria before returning to the picnic area.
Walking mostly on bush tracks, part on gravel roads in Mount Samaria State Park.