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380. Mt Egerton Forest & Lanes 10.8km

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 U3A Hike No 380 Hike Report by Fiona Deutscher 🥾 Mt Egerton Forest & Lanes Hike Report Distance: 10.8 km Date: Thursday, 6 November Leader: Andrew Occasion: Sharon Moss’s Birthday 🎉 🏞️ Starting Point & Historical Context The Hiking Group commenced their walk from the Mt Egerton Recreation Reserve to explore the local area, rich in gold mining history. Mt Egerton was named after Charles Egerton, a pastoral property owner. The town was officially established in 1883 following the discovery of gold, with the reef extending to the summit of Mt Egerton. During the goldrush peak in 1881, the population soared to over 1,600. The town featured a school, churches, a bank, and a general store. Mining operations were led by Blackhorse and Mt Egerton Mining Companies from 1865 to 1910. A later mining revival was halted in 2005 due to community opposition. 🌸 Eastern Laneways & Summit Views Our walk took us through rolling hills and wooded laneways on the easter...
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379. Gardiners Creek - Blackburn to East Malvern 13km

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 U3A Hike No 379 Hike Report by Don Moss Gathering at Southern Cross Ten of us met at Southern Cross Station on a perfect spring day, ready to catch the Metro line to Blackburn. What initially sounded like a simple suburban walk — crossing multiple highways — turned out to be a delightful surprise that far exceeded expectations. A Personal Connection to Blackburn Blackburn, where I grew up, has managed to retain its leafy charm. The interconnected parks along Gardiners Creek remain a hidden gem, offering a green corridor through the suburbs. Setting Off We began our walk along Railway Road, turning south onto Blackburn Road — a name that reflects the straightforward naming conventions of the past! Along the way, we passed the church where I was (first) married — a nostalgic moment. Soon, we entered the park where the creek emerges from underground, having flowed from Blackburn Lake to the east. Nature in the Suburbs The sealed trail meandered through bushland parks filled with Box,...
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