Walks Program, January to March 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
Friday, 16^th December	Christmas party at 6pm, Bowmans-Murmungee Memorial Hall, 6 Nearys Lane, Murmungee		Marita, 0427 521 122 or Kath, 0401 752 550 to book in. BYO food to BBQ, and either a salad or sweet to share.
Saturday, 7^th January Sunday, 8^th January	Brandy Creek to Youngs Hut, camping weekend.	H	Trevor, 0458 361 417
Saturday, 21^st January	Sugarloaf Walk, Beechworth	M	Lesley, 0439 776 687
Sunday, 5^th February	in the Forest around Stanley	E	Marita, 0427 521 122
Wednesday, 8^th February	Beechworth Waters Walk	E	Andy, 0439 209 749
Friday, 17^th to Sunday, 19^th February	Mount St Bernard weekend		Adrian, 03 5721 5327, and leave a message. Book in by Friday 10^th February.
Sunday, 5^th March	Wahgunyah River Trail	E/M	John, 0417 391 044
Tuesday, 7^th March	Full Moon Walk, Everton	E/M	Cecily, 0490 024 471
Saturday, 18^th March	Mount Samaria	E & M	Jeanette, 0417 546 974
Friday, 31^st March, Saturday, 1^st April Sunday, 2^nd April	Cathedral Range State Park weekend at the Taggerty Big 4 Holiday Park	E, M & H	Michael, 0447 617 880
Wednesday, 8^th February	General Meeting, 7.30pm		Michael, 0447 617 880
AGM in March	Further information TBA.
22^nd to 28^th September, 2023	Week Away at the Grampians		See website for more information.

Saturday, 7^th and Sunday, 8^th January. Brandy Creek to Youngs Hut. Trevor, 0458 361 417

A hard walk of about 10km in the high country, on bush tracks from Brandy Creek to Youngs Hut for an overnight camp at the Hut. Return walk on the following day. [AWTGS-4]

Saturday, 21^st January. Sugarloaf Walk, Beechworth. Lesley, 0439 776 687

A medium walk of about 9km on fire trails in the Woolshed Valley, with a great view from Mount Sugarloaf. Steep, and a bit washed out in parts. [AWTGS-3]

Sunday, 5^th February. In the Forest around Stanley. Marita, 0427 521 122

An easy 8.5km walk around Stanley, with an ascent and descent of only 90m. The walk meanders through the forest, mostly on gravel roads, and mostly in the shade. Should be perfect for a mid-summer walk. [AWTGS-2]

Wednesday, 8^th February. Beechworth Waters Walk. Andy 0439 209 749.

An easy amble along Silver Creek, around Lake Sambell and briefly down the Gorge before taking refreshments in the town! Approximately 7km; easy, mostly on bush tracks. [AWTGS-2]

Friday, 17^th to Sunday, 19^th February, Mount St Bernard Lodge. Adrian, 03 5721 5327 and leave a message. Book in by Friday 10^th February to ensure a place.

A weekend in the High Country at Mount St Bernard Lodge. For the early arrivals a short walk is available on Friday afternoon. Saturday: to Cobungra Ditch with an about 12km one way walk (10.4km of level walking following a stone wall aqueduct) or an 18km loop option. Sunday: either a 10km walk to The Twins or Mount Tabletop. Shared meal Saturday night $TBA. Contact Adrian for a fact sheet with further information re walks, accommodation and what to bring etc. Accommodation is $56pp for two nights.

Sunday, 5^th 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 Granthams Bend alongside the mighty Murray River. [AWTGS-3]

Tuesday, 7^th 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. [AWTGS-2]

Saturday, 18^th 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. [AWTGS-2 and 3]

Friday, 31^st March to Sunday, 2^nd April. Cathedral Range State Park weekend. Michael, 0447 617 880.

A weekend staying at the Taggerty Big 4 Holiday Park. Wide variety of accommodation styles available, book your own accommodation ASAP. Walks on bush tracks at the Cathedral Range State Park. Numerous Grade 3, 4, and 5 walks available each day, if additional walk leaders can volunteer to lead walks.

Let Michael know you’re attending at 0447 617 880, or mbraendler@bigpond.com