Boot Hill Variation

Name: Boot Hill Variation
Start: 2025-07-06T08:45:00+08:00
End: 2025-07-06T16:00:00+08:00
Location: bp Truckstop

Hosted By

John R.

Details

This hike will explore the area north of Mount Gorrie in Mundaring State Forest and visit two world famous sights - Boot Hill and the Bubble Tree. The terrain is mostly fairly gentle (nothing particularly steep) but total vertical will still be in the vicinity of 400 metres.

Note the route will be 100% off track and there will be some sections of bush bashing (including scratchy sections). Wear long pants or gaiters if you want to avoid scratching your legs too much.

Photo is from this hike in June 2023.
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Difficulty: Medium.

Length: Approximately 12 kms.

Terrain: 100% off track.

Vertical Ascent: Approximately 400 metres.

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Meet Details

We will meet at the BP Service Station at The Lakes (Corner of Great Eastern Highway and Great Southern Highway) at 8.45 am and car pool/convoy from there to the hike start point just off Flynn Road (about 9 kms, 10 minutes).

NOTE: We will be leaving The Lakes 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