September: Walk: Wellington Waterloo Trig Trail.

Walk Activity: Waterloo Trig Trail – Wellington
Date: Sunday 21 September 2025
Leader(s): Karen & Eric  
Club grade: Med/Hard   Walk Distance: 7km circular  (3 1/2 to 4 hours)
Meet: Lovejoy Street carpark (Douro Street entrance) for registering and carpooling optional. Depart Time: 7:30am and re-meet and arrive at Old Reservoir Picnic Area- Wellington at 8:30am. 

Walk starts at Bushrangers Creek Road at the old reservoir picnic grounds, along grassy dirt tracks up to the trig, at the top of Mount Wellesely, for some great panoramic views. From there is heads east with a steep descent before heading north and returning to Bushrangers Road.

The trail shows off the over 400 native species recorded in Mt Arthur Reserve of and including Pea Flowers, Gold Wattles, Bluebells, and Bugle Flowers.

What to bring: Bring morning tea and lunch to have on the track. Morning tea at the trig, and lunch at the creek. Trail is overgrown in places, and some rock scrambling needed. There is an elevation gain of 350m, so steep sections. 
Walking pole, Long pants, gaiters recommended. plenty of water, PPE for the weather.
Essential: club Equipment will be utilised and delegated, briefing prior to walk.

Please RSVP for this walk by Thursday prior.   Contact Club Email: mudgee.bushwalking@outlook.com –preferred
OR VIA THE website: Mudgee Bushwalking and Bike Riding Club Inc  Member’s Information Tab and click on RSVP for next activity.  so simple and easy! Website JM 8.8.25