Surface Point - Halls Road, Enfield State Park Circuit - 9.5 Kms

 U3A Hike No. 207

Hike Report by Mark B

Five ‘true believers’ ventured out on a very cold, grey, rainy morning to meet at the Bunnings Car Park where the icy wind caused us all to put on our warmest gear.

Car-pooling in two cars we travelled, via Smythesdale, to the Surface Point Picnic Ground in the Enfield Forest. As soon as we parked our cars the rain began to fall and, except for some short breaks, continued for the duration of the walk. Even with all our wet weather gear on it made for an uncomfortable stop for morning tea.

We commenced our walk travelling North along the Long Gully Loop Walk, the track all the way along was greatly degraded due to trail bike activity. This created some difficulty, particularly going up and down very steep gullies. I think everyone of us experienced a slip and a slide of some sort. No injuries though.

While the terrain was very hilly, the track generally followed the contours with some exceptions involving some significant and long, steep climbs.

Halfway along the walk we crossed the Misery Creek Road and then back onto the track for approximately two kilometres when Gordon took us off track with some compass navigation. There was little undergrowth to fight through, and in some way, it was easier walking then on the degraded track.

We came out of the bush at Halls Road which we followed until we headed back to Surface Point via the Enfield Loop Track. We were not displeased to see the cars.

Photos by Mark B

















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