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Date: 9 April 2019
Par�cipants: Jennie Kelso, Adrienne Kinna, Carol Henderson, Dale Baker, Sarah Bodlay, David Cunningham,
Suzanne Cunningham, Katrina Gaitero, Sarah Hurley, Douglas Irvin, Mary Anne Irvin, Joan Johnson, Julie Kelly,
Jill Paillas, Jan Wilson, Warren Southey, Helen Zammi�

Report:
countryside. Adriennecommented that,of thelast three�mes
We had sunshine, showers and wind but nothing seemed to
that she had been up this peak, this was the first �me she
dampen the spirits of the walkers. We were taking jackets on/
could see the view. We were very lucky.
off for the first part of the walk, but then the weather settled
down to low 20’s which was great for walking. Someone A�er returning to the track, we picked up the beau�ful Nature
commented that they were pleased to show off their whole Track, which was full of prolific regrowth, including the
wardrobe in one day. grasses, a�er the fires. The silvery colour of the leaves of the
snow gums shone in the sunshine. Purple flowers were out,
First we climbed the many stairs to the Pinnacle from where
and there was even a 600 year old tree which had escaped the
we had a great view.
fires. The birdlife, including crimson rosellas and parrots was
We then followed a dirt road to our first morning tea at a trig abundant and beau�ful.
point. Then there was the Glider Track which was a very long
One can’t come to Orange without seeing Mt Canobolas,
trail with many undula�ons, the last one being a challenge,
which we learnt was the highest point in a direct line between
because of its steepness. It was a “2 s�ck day” in order to keep
Sydney and Perth.
Walk descrip�on: going forward.
On this walk we will climb the three peaksin the Mt Canobolas At last a toilet at the top, making the trip worthwhile! I can
Time for our second morning tea, which was well deserved.
State Conserva�on Area, the Pinnacle, Mt Towac and Mt report that there were no falls, the walking was well paced,
Canobolas. Thiswalk willbe doneas apart ofthe group'swalks We then climbed up to Mt Towac where we were rewarded and I give a big thank you to the group for suppor�ng me for
on the Orange trip 7-12 April. Map: Orange and Cudal. with a 360 degree spectacular view of the surrounding my first walk as a leader.

Report by: Jennie Kelso 48 Photos: Helen Zammi�