Sunday 31 October 2021

Sharon, our leader

The small group of walkers

Cut notch to insert a plank on which the axemen stood to fell the tree more than 80 years ago

Rob impressed with the history

Photos courtesy of Amanda

Four walkers explored the Big Bit road area of the Boyne State Forest. Being a local, our walk leader Sharon knows this area well and assembled a really interesting walk along the creeks, bike trails and old logging roads. A highlight was Benandarah Trig Station on Big Bit road which at 232m ASL provides a unique 360 degree view of the region. As our walk was on a Sunday we ran into a number of weekend bike riders. These guys were really friendly and it reminded us that their trails make great hiking routes for our club.

At lunch on one of the creeks we discovered two old tree stumps with notches made by loggers 80-100 years ago. A great hike with a historical feature thrown in to make it a great day. Thanks again to Sharon for leading this walk.

Rob