Walks Program : July, August, September 2023

If the walk leader(s) cannot be contacted to book into a walk,

phone Jeanette, 0417 546 974; or Michael, 0447 617 880.

If a walk needs to be cancelled (for example, due to weather) an alternative walk will be offered where possible.

AWTGS = Australian Walking Track Grading System (see under ‘Walks Program’ on website for details)

Day/Date	What’s on	Grade	Contact
Saturday, 8^th July	Mt Pilot, Chiltern - Mt Pilot NP	E & M	Michael, 0447 617 880
Thursday, 13^th July	Lake Benalla and Benalla Art Gallery	E	Andy, 0439 209 749
Sunday, 23^rd July	Mount Glenrowan via Chick Hill	M	Chris, 0418 503 802
Sunday, 6^th August	Gapsted to Stanley along Flagstaff Rd	M & H	Marita, 0427 521 122
Midweek Tuesday 15^th August	Friends Loop (includes Alpine Views and Mount Warby)	M	Chris, 0418 503 802
Saturday, 19^th August	Bungalow Spur to Federation Hut, snowline walk	H	Trevor, 0458 361 417
Saturday, 2^nd September	Barry Falls, Eldorado	E	Jeanette, 0417 546 974
“Wildflower Week” Tuesday, 12^th September and Thursday, 14^th September	Ryans Lookout - Wenhams Loop Sunrise Track	M M	Chris, 0418 503 802 Chris, 0418 503 802
Sunday, 17^th September	Macs Point and Mt Dunn, Mt Buffalo National Park.	M	Michael, 0447 617 880
Friday, 22^nd to Thursday, 29^th September, 2023	Week Away at the Grampians		See website for more information.
Monday, 21st August	General Meeting, 7.30pm		Michael, 0447 617 880

Saturday, 8^th July. Mt Pilot, Chiltern - Mt Pilot NP. Michael, 0447 617 880

An easy walk of about 6k, and a medium walk of about 11k on gravel roads and bush tracks involving some moderate ascent from the Yeddonba Aboriginal Cultural Site, to Mt Pilot in the Chiltern - Mt Pilot National Park. 360 degree views from atop Mt Pilot.

Thursday, 13^th July. Lake Benalla and Benalla Art Gallery. Andy, 0439 209 749

An easy level loop walk of about 6k around Lake Benalla, and then it’s off to the Benalla Art Gallery to check out the artworks and café. Bush tracks, and some sealed surfaces.

Sunday 23^rd July. Mount Glenrowan via Chick Hill, WONP. Chris, 0418 503 802

An easy to medium return walk of about 12k along the Ridge Track to Mt Glenrowan with a side trip to Chick Hill. Walking mostly on gravel roads, and some bush tracks, in the WONP. Excellent views from Morgans Lookout at Mt Glenrowan, and views to the alps over the King and Ovens Valleys from Chick Hill.

Sunday, 6^th August. Gapsted to Stanley along Flagstaff Road. Marita, 0427 521 122

Along Flagstaff Road, which is a well-maintained bush road through mostly native forest, and then also some pine plantations and farmland. There are views over Murmungee Basin on one side, and the Ovens Valley with Mt Buffalo on the other side. The full walk is a one-way walk ending in Stanley, with the possibility of enjoying refreshments at the pub/cafe. A 17Km walk with 521m ascend.

A shorter option is walking part of the way and then turning back, with the option of joining the rest of the group for refreshments at Stanley pub/café. A 6km walk with 147m ascend and descend.

Tuesday, 15^th August. Friends Loop (includes Alpine Views and Mount Warby). Chris, 0418 503 802

A medium loop walk of approximately 12k, taking in the Friends Track, Alpine Views Track, and then Mount Warby in the WONP.

Saturday, 19^th August. Bungalow Spur to Federation Hut, snowline walk. Trevor, 0458 361 417

A hard walk of approximately 18k along the Bungalow Spur Track from Harrietville to the snowline or Federation Hut tucked into the treeline, and return. The track passes through Alpine Ash forest to the Snow Gum forest higher up. Elevation starts at about 560m to about 1700m at Federation Hut.

Saturday, 2^nd September. Barry Falls, Eldorado. Jeanette, 0417 546 974

An easy loop walk of about 10k; gentle climbs and one short steep descent, mostly on gravel roads and some bush tracks, to Barry Falls in the Chiltern Mt Pilot National Park.

“Wildflower Week” in the Warby Ovens NP.

Tuesday, 12^th September. Loggers Lane – Wenhams Loop. Chris, 0418 503 802

A medium graded loop walk in the Warby Ranges, covering about 12k along bush tracks from Ryans Lookout to Wenhams and return, exploring some new and very scenic pathways.

Thursday, 14^th September. Sunrise Track. Chris, 0418 503 802

A medium loop walk of about 7k in the WONP. A popular walk in the Warbies on bush tracks, with some short steep sections, and a visit to the granite quarry. Views over the King and Ovens Valleys.

Sunday, 17^th September. Macs Point and Mt Dunn via Long Plain, Mt Buffalo NP. Michael, 0447 617 880

A medium loop walk of about 17k, part on bush tracks and part management vehicle tracks, in the Mt Buffalo NP. Starting and finishing at Lake Catani, visiting Macs Point and Mt Dunn.