Cave Hill Hike - Bukkertillibe Track

Cave Hill Hike - Bukkertillibe Track 10kms

Hike 53 15th November 2018



 By Mary Cannon


Fifteen strong drove out from Lucus to Mt Buangor where our hike started. Gordon gave us a rundown on what to expect and without further ado we began. 


The first part was a delightful walk through fields of bracken with tall tree ferns at various stages of maturity. Birds serenaded us with beautiful song.


On to Middle Creek where we crossed over Ferntree Waterfalls road and the track sidles across a large spur in open forest to a major creek and then to Two Mile track. Elevation continued at an alarming rate and care had to be taken with the rocky narrow track. (path less travelled). 


Soon we were confronted with a steep section of bare rock that we had to cross on lengths of timber screwed to the rock and a chain to hold onto.


We had morning tea at another section of bare rock where we could sit and admire expansive views out to the west and Langhi Ghiran.


Our reward after another two kilometres was the majestic rock formation ‘The Cave’. A huge and awe-inspiring rock hollow clearly caused by the lower part of the rock face falling away and causing a huge undercut. 


A well-deserved rest there to enjoy the beauty and it was noted that the birds had not accompanied us. We were way above the tree line!


From the cave we had a steep descent to the car park where we enjoyed lunch in sunshine. Thank you, Gordon, for guiding us safely.  A challenging hike but very rewarding.
       

Slam Leibh , Agus Go n-Siri on bother leat.    


Photos by Mark Bevelander 
















































   
  

Comments

  1. Jan18 November 2018 at 19:10

    Mark I don't know how you have time to take all of these photos plus do the hike!
    And Mary, I hope they're not Irish swear words at the end of your blog 😉

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