Mt Byron

22 December 2002

The walk started from the end of the forestry road just before the summit of Mt Byron. A quick walk uphill took us first to Mt Byron then along a gently sloping ridge with views down to our proposed morning tea and swimming spot. We walked down to our drop off point to Diana's Bath. The slope was steep and dry with loose stones hidden in long grass.

On reaching the creek a short stroll took us downstream to Diana's Bath and a refreshing swim and morning tea.
After our rest we headed back upstream and along a vehicle track for about 100 metres before turning uphill again, skirting around some thick scunge in the creek bed. We continued contouring until the creek cleared and the rock hopping began, or rather rock scrambling, as the boulders were many and none too small. This kind of exercise is quite exhausting so lunch brought a welcome respite.

The side creek entries were difficult to identify so, when the altimeter matched the height of a likely spot to leave the creek, we headed up back towards Mt Byron. But this time the way was straight up, steep and loose with a couple of luckily short cliff scrambles. The leader got stuck near the top of one cliff and had to be bodily hauled up by two pair of willing hands. Thanks, Richard and Steve.

Approaching the top of Mt Byron again the ground leveled out and normal breathing became possible again. A much appreciated downhill bit to end the walk back at the cars. Not exactly the route intended, especially the last bit (Richard forgot to mention he hadn't calibrated his altimeter before starting out), but still an enjoyable walk.
Thanks to Steve who had a supply of icy cold drinks waiting in the fridge in his car.

The ten of us stopped at Dayboro for a quick drink and snack before the drive home. Once again a pleasant day spent with a wonderful bunch of fellow walkers. Thanks to all of you who came along. Patricia