Note that, again due to leader availability, we are now moving the date to 3 weeks later.
The Geehi Bushwalking Club will be conducting a walk on Sunday 25th September from the Nalyappa homestead in Yaouk Valley, some 57 kms from Cooma via the Shannon’s Flat Road, to the summit of the northern peak of the Yaouk Bill Range. This 1725m peak is located in the Yaouk Nature Reserve and is shown on older maps as Yaouk Peak with its southern neighbour shown as Yaouk Bill. Later maps show the northern peak as Yaouk Bill.
The first 4 km of the walk will be on a track then another kilometre to the summit will be on granite slab and boulder country. The total ascent will be 600m so the walk is classified as medium. The views across the district and into the ACT will be stunning with snow drifts likely to the south. There is a second peak 3 km south of the main feature which will be an option should time and energy permit.
Contact: Please contact the leader, Peter Davis, directly on 0414 242 235 or on peter.davis2630@gmail.com prior to Thursday 22 September to book in.
RISKS: Cool to cold Weather. Uneven ground.
WHAT TO BRING: All the usual day walking gear such as stout walking shoes or boots, long trousers and shirt, sunscreen, hat, water resistant jacket, lunch and snacks, water and medications.
MEETING POINT: We will meet at the Cooma North Shops car park at 0800 for car pooling and briefing.
COST: Nil, although past club members are encouraged to renew their subscription, which can be done on the day.
Car pooling from Cooma to Yaouk Valley and return. Approx 1 hours drive each way via Shannon’s Flat.