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Next short walk - Beechworth in Autumn

21/4/2015

Both walks in May will be in Beechworth to enjoy the autumn leaves

The short walk on Wednesday 6th May will entail a circuit from what remains of Lake Sambell, round the town, and back through the Chinese gardens. We will leave Benalla at 9.30am from the Centre car park. Vaughan Cowan 5762 1980.

Seniors conquer Mt Samaria's rocky summit!

21/4/2015

Short Walk: Mt. Samaria, Wednesday, 1 April 2015

Seniors conquer Mt Samaria 953 metre rocky summit on April Fool’s Day!

The Samaria ranges has an interesting record. This slender plateau provided a source of food for the local Aborigines. In the 1840s much of the area was under grazing. With stands of magnificent mature trees, by the 1920s a large scale timber industry was in operation. In 1979 about 7000 hectares were declared a State Park. Today, Mt Samaria State Park eucalyptus forest offers many walking tracks, scenic views and a glimpse of history. Welcome to Lynn & Freya and thank you to our leader, Vaughan Cowan.

Margaret Walshe

Photograph - Margaret Jenkins

About Easy Walks

Easywalks is a group for those who have enjoyed bushwalking in the past and for anyone interested in exploring the amazing tracks, trails and lookouts within about an hour's drive of Benalla.

Meeting monthly, the day will include a walk of about 8km, a picnic or cafe lunch and very often include sites of historical or botanical interest.

Participants should be able to walk at a reasonable pace on well defined tracks, without a lot of climbing. Sturdy shoes
are essential! You will also need to carry a small daypack with lunch, drinks etc as needed.

Meeting times

1st Wednesday of the month from March.

Meeting times are usually at 9.30am, with the convenor notified of attendance three days prior.

We leave from the carpark behind the Seniors Complex (U3A), Fawckner Drive, Benalla. Car sharing is usually available with a small cost.

Please note - Meeting times depend on the season and weather conditions or as determined by the walk leader. Check the U3A Newsletter and confirm any details with the walk leader.