EVENT: cycling and walking between Hamilton & Wannon on the Rail Reserve (SORRY NO DOGS OR HORSES & REMEMBER TO LEAVE GATES AS YOU FIND THEM)
DATE: 16th February 2013
EQUIPMENT: A hybrid or mountain bike, sensible walking shoes water, snacks, sunscreen and a walking or cycling buddy. Please note the trail is still in a rough condition and a mountain bike is preferred.
TIME: Walking from 9.00 AM, Cycling from 10 AM, with lunch at the Wannon Falls.
START: Balkin’s Rd crossing, park your car under the pine trees on the intersection of Fairburn’s & Glenelg Hwy, then ride down Balkin’s rd (1.8 km) to the start of the ride on the Rail Reserve. (See lower right of map.)
LUNCH: From 12.30 to 2.00pm at Picnic shelter near the falls, pack your togs and a towel for a swim at the old weir. (See top left of map.)
BYO: lunch (leave your esky at the start to be delivered to Wannon for lunch)
TRANSPORT OPTIONS:
LUCKY GATE PRIZE: two gift vouchers from Bellcourt Books, Hamilton worth $50.00 each, to be collected by one lucky adult and one lucky child this will be drawn at 1.30pm at the lunch stop.
CONTACT & RSVP: Friend Coordinator Samantha Greiner 0428 395 773
WEATHER DEPENDENT! IF IT IS A TOTAL FIRE BAN DAY THIS EVENT WILL BE CANCELLED
For more information about the trail please see our Hamilton – Coleraine Rail Trail Description.
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