Mt Gherulla

7 September 2002

This was one of many walks that YHA Bushwalkers put on for the Pilgrimage. This small peak is in the Blackall Range and in an area not frequented by our Club. This was a chance to check out a new walk and meet new friends from other clubs.

After a short drive we regrouped and began the walk. This area is also available for trail bike riders who raced past us noisily as we crossed the track. However we soon left the noise behind and began the uphill climb till we came to a cliff wall. We contoured round and up and made it to the top ridge. The leader then took us to some cliff edges for views and a long morning break. After some more walking through the dry sclerophyll forest and some old Forestry tracks we came to another cliff where we had lunch. The time was spent relaxing and socializing with fellow walkers.

The descent was via a steep gully and a dry creek bed. Finally we reached another Forestry track and made our way back to the cars.

Many thanks to YHA for this interesting walk. Richard