South Windsor Rocks is located within the Monadnocks Conservation Park. The area encompasses several hills and ridges and a number of large exposed rock areas (monadnocks).
This is normally quite a difficult hike, but for this one I plan to take a different route and reduce some of the vertical climb. There will still be some reasonably steep ascents and descents, and towards the end, a steep climb. You will need to be reasonably fit and agile for this one, and confident climbing and descending steep rocky sections.
As always, the route we take will be 100% off track and there may be some scratchy sections. Wearing long pants or gaiters will help protect your legs if you are concerned about scratches.
Photo is from this hike in August 2023.
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Difficulty Rating: Medium to Difficult
Length: Approximately 11 kms.
Terrain: 100% off track.
Vertical Ascent: Approximately 350 metres (if my planned route works!!)
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Meet Details:
We will meet in the rear carpark (Pioneer Village side) of Ye Olde Narrogin Inne (Corner of Albany Highway and South Western Highway) at 8.45 am and then carpool/convoy to the hike start point at Yaganing Well on Cooke Road (just off Albany Highway). The drive to the hike start point is approx 45 km down Albany Highway (30 mins).
Access to the rear carpark of Ye Olde Narrogin Inne is from Albany Highway.
NOTE: We will be leaving Ye Olde Narrogin Inne at 9.00 am so don't be late!
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What to Bring:
Food - Snacks and lunch.
Water - 3 litres recommended. Minimum 2. If it is hot, 3.
Gear - Hiking shoes or boots. Rain jacket and other wet weather gear in case it rains.
Sun Protection – Broad brimmed hat, sunscreen.
A Great Attitude! - Fun, laughter, and an adventurous spirit.
Note: Suitable hiking shoes or boots are essential – no sandals or thongs or other unsuitable footwear. It is also recommended you wear long hiking pants or gaiters if you want to avoid getting your legs scratched from off track hiking.
Avoid any cotton clothing. No jeans or heavy cotton tops. This is particularly important if it is raining.
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RSVPs, Late Withdrawals and "No Shows"
If you RSVP to attend this hike and find for some reason that you are unable to make it, please make sure you change your RSVP to "Not Going" as soon as possible. This is particularly important if there is a Wait List. People on the Wait List are automatically added to the hike when participants drop out (if there is a spot available), so a late withdrawal means people on the Wait List may not be given sufficient notice that they are now on the hike.
If something urgent and unforeseen comes up the day before the hike or the morning of the hike and you are not going to make it, please change your RSVP to "Not Going" and also message me (John R) that you are not attending BEFORE the start of the hike. It is unfair on everyone else attending if we are waiting at the meet point for you and you do not show up.
"No Shows" or repeated late withdrawals may result in you being removed from the group.
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Important Note and Disclaimer
As a voluntary participant in a South of the Border Hiking Club activity, you are taking full responsibility for your decision to participate, and you accept all risks and responsibility for all possible outcomes related to your health and wellbeing, and any damage to personal possessions and equipment.
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Further Information
- BE PREPARED! Essential Info for Short Walks
(https://www.meetup.com/South-of-the-Border-Hiking-Club/pages/19268958/BE_PREPARED%21_Essential_Info_for_Short_Walks)
2. BUSHWALKING 101: Tips & Tricks (https://www.meetup.com/South-of-the-Border-Hiking-Club/pages/19270299/BUSHWALKING_101%3A_Tips_and_Tricks)
