Eastern Hiking & Adventure

This walk will be cancelled if wet, due to slippery and dangerous rocks.
Allow at least 8hrs of walking (hence the earlier start) at a good pace to complete this walk.
To avoid it being an extremely long day you may like to book a campsite at the Cooks Mill Campground Friday and/or Saturday night.

Warning:
This track will have sections with extreme height exposure and requires confidence climbing and scrambling up and over rocks that should not be underestimated. Wells Cave involves a tight squeeze. The Northern section is typically overgrown, hence longer pants and/or gaiters may be a good option.

Details:
Explore this 19km, 930m elevation gain, loop trail near Taggerty, Victoria. Generally considered a hard route, includes both the Northern and Southern section of the Cathedral Ranges.

Please do not RSVP to any Eastern Hiking & Adventure event unless you are fully committed to attending. It is your responsibility to check the date, distance, and difficulty of the walk before RSVPing. Members who frequently withdraw at the last minute, fail to show up, arrive without being on the "going" list, or behave disrespectfully towards leaders or fellow members will be asked to leave the walk and may be removed from the group. All leaders are unpaid volunteers who invest a great deal of their own time to plan and research each walk. Their efforts deserve respect and consideration. Organisers do their best to minimise waitlists where possible, and priority will be given to reliable members who attend regularly and contribute positively to the group experience.

Directions
Meet at bridge at Cooks Mill picnic area. Arrive early for a prompt 8:30am start.

Fitness Level
A good level of fitness and the ability to maintain a good steady pace is required to complete this hike. This is a Grade 5 hike.

What to bring:
*2-3 litres of water
*snacks and lunch
*proper hiking boots/shoes
*rain/wind/sun protection clothing and SPF50 sunscreen
*personal first aid kit
*gaiters recommended
*long pants recommended

DISCLAIMER
Our events may involve challenging and potentially hazardous conditions.
Eastern Hiking & Adventure organisers accept no liability for any loss, injury, or accident that may occur. You are solely responsible for your own safety. Participants are expected to take appropriate precautions, including:

*ensuring you have a suitable level of fitness and health for the specific event
*wearing appropriate clothing and footwear and keeping your equipment in good working condition
*acting responsibly and being aware of your surroundings
*following all directions given by the event leader.

Ambulance cover is strongly recommended. By RSVP’ing to this event, you acknowledge and accept these terms.

Explore several subregions of Patagonia's natural beauties. This trip is primarily to hike, but we will also incorporate some site-seeing, including in Buenos Aires. The planned itinerary is for approximately 3 weeks, but it is worthwhile extending your trip independently to explore other regions of South America.

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