YA 90

Maps: Canberra and Tuggeranong 1:25000

Walk Description

This walk was organised and led by Roger and Rosemarie E as a CBC walk:

Monday 15 July: Isaacs Ridge at Night - S/E. (Postponed from earlier date due to rain.) A walk around and to the summit of Isaacs Ridge. We will set out at 7.00 pm and be back by 8.30 pm. A 120m climb to view the lights of southern Canberra. Approximately 5 km. Bring warm clothes and a good torch. Limit: 10 Leaders: Roger & Rosemarie E. Map: Canberra & Tuggeranong 1:25,000. Transport: need to make own arrangements.

4 of us met at the designated time and place. Others may have been put off by the weather.

Further Information

As it turned out, Rosemarie was not available at the last minute.

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Track

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Track Notes

The feared showers did not eventuate, but the rain during the day fuelled a fine fog. This was not just a blatant trig bag, but a night time walk with (short) off-track section. Roger made us work for YA 90. He threw in a lovely little owl, a few large kangas, but failed on the view.

An anti-clockwise loop starting from the southern end of Isaacs. I was totally disoriented the entire time. My iPhone in a ruggedised case causes poor night time flash results so that, plus the fog, made for a very poor photo.

Summary

Distance: 5.6km Climb: 200m. Time: 7.10 - 8.30pm (1hr 20 mins).

Grading: S/E; E(5)

Walk Participants

4 walkers - Cynthia C, Roger E (leader), Stephen M, me.