Some time ago I discovered a hidden trail that makes it's way up into the hills winding alongside a small creek. You can read that post here if you would like to.
I called it a secret trail in the post but really it's just hidden from view, not secret at all. I'd hiked higher up the hill, away from the creek, many times but hadn't been down closer so missed it. I also mentioned how I was going to hike it all the way into the hills at some later date and that was going to be a day-long hike.
Considering I have a week off between my current job that finishes in a few days and my next one, I decided that week would be a great time to do this lengthy hike of about seventeen kilometres.
Over the weekend I hiked up to the start of it for a recon of what the creek looked like after the rain we've had; I was pleased to see it flowing nicely. It's not the mighty Amazon river or anything, but it's running and starting to green up the surrounding banks. This brings a cool element to the hike as the trail crosses the creek multiple times, judging by the maps I now have, and that means getting wet.
I was talking to a mate over the weekend and mentioned the hike which he showed some interest in. I said, fuck off mate, it's mine all mine would you like to come and get wet with me? He's a nice chap, pretty good value actually, and knows how to keep his trap shut, so it's unlikely he'll bother my peaceful hike much. He said yes and it'll be good to have him along.
It's not one of those trails where it's likely a person would get lost; sure, one could take the wrong turn and end up kilometres away from the intended finish point, but getting lost isn't much of a thing. We're both adept at navigation anyway, and my topographic map, and those skills, will ensure we don't take any wrong turns unless we choose to.
I'm really looking forward to this one and with more rain expected between now and then I'd say the creek will be gushing nicely. That adds a little extra fun to the expedition as it's likely we'll need to detour, find alternative ways to cross and maybe even cut down a massive three hundred year old gum tree to make a bridge. (I'm kidding folks.)
We'll take lunch and all of the relevant equipment all tucked away in our backpacks and I'd say it's going to be an epic, if tiring, day. If you're keen to come and get wet with me let me know ok?
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Of course I'll love to come!..but then I'm not sure I'll keep my trap shut..hehe.. just kidding, I'm not one for much conversation, so we'll pretty much enjoy the hike anyways. I'm not much with navigation, even though I did a little bit of geography something, I think the only thing I can pretty much remember is that sun rises on the east and sets on the west,haha..it's still there.
Have fun getting wet @galenkp it's a rare opportunity to do it with you ❤️❤️
Knowing where the sun rises and sets is a good start; you're right too, rises in the east and sets in the west...even down here in Australia. ✅
It should be a good hike and, I'll be honest, I wouldn't mind if you spoke now and then; I'm sure you'd have something interesting to say. 😊
Yeah surely, and I'm sure I can attempt to read a map too, 😏..well, glad to see it has the same effect in Australia 🦘.
Well, I'm sure it'll be a decent conversation, and I'll surely learn a lot from you..
Thanks for the reply ❤️
Maybe I'll just let you do the navigation and just follow along. If we get to our destination then great. If not...Also great, the hike lasts longer. 😉
😂😂😂 are you for real right now?.. you'll let me navigate what??..there's a difference between getting lost and going overboard...it would be a hell of a long hike
Nope, I've decided...You're in charge of the map and compass. 😂
Who knows where we'll end up!
😂😂 common Galen!.. the plan was to get wet not end up at the edge of the earth.
Well, I guess I'll have to trust in my knowledge of geography to get us through this 😂😂😂
Definitely, I want to get drenched. This will purify my soul. And yes, those are awesome clicks.
This sort of hike, long and mildly arduous as it is, will reach inside a person and take hold. I always find great value in hiking, but these longer ones are special.
Thanks for commenting.
In my younger days, maybe I would have taken you up on it, but now, I'll just have to be waiting to hear the stories after ! LOL
My how time changes things.
I know it will be fun though, hiking a new path.
I'm really looking forward to the hike,; partly because it's a new track to me, and partly for the day-long hike which I've not done for some time. It'll be a good way to relax in that week between jobs I think.
I would need to choose my wardrobe carefully if a hike had serious prospects for wading. My usual boots would be miserable once sodden, and blue jeans absorb and hold on to so much water it's shocking.
Ah yeah, I agree wet denim isn't the nicest thing to be wearing, certainly not when on a day-long hike.
I'll be wearing my Merrell's rather than my 5.11 Tactical boots which would be an absolute nightmare to hike in wet; the Merrell's will handle it better, if only marginally. It should be a decent hike though.
Gushy wetness. Such filth! ;O)
Does look like a nice hike tho!
Lol, I'll admit that the title is a bit blatant. I wasn't in a very creative mood I guess.
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Sounds like a wonderful work out. You'll be sore for days in the best possible ways 🌊 Enjoy it! Looking forward to the post hike post.
It should be good at reckon. I'll do a post so guess, when I recover.