Blue Tiles Walk, Molonglo Gorge
2nd November 2024
Leaving carpark at 10am
Blue Tiles, Molonglo Gorge Trail Walk – Turn off on Sutton Road
Everyone is invited. All ages who can walk are welcome (or those parents are willing to carry). A moderate level of fitness will be required to enjoy this trail.
Day hike – 6.8km out-and-back walking trail including uneven dirt paths with obstacles, stairs and moderately steep climbs, all following the peaceful Molonglo River.
You can read a detailed review of the walk by Australian Hiker here
We will allow 3-4 hours for this event (not including travelling time) including time for lunch at the turn around.
What to bring
- Suitable clothing and footwear
- Drinking water
- Hat and sunscreen
- Any medical / first aid supplies you might need
- Lunch and snacks – We will be pausing at the halfway for some reflection and food. Bring enough for yourself and all those you are responsible for
- Phone for emergencies – Signal may be patchy
- Cost – Free
- Any other equipment that you feel you may require
Weather contingency
In the wonderful words of Alan Wainwright, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing”. We will be walking rain, hail or shine (unless it is a real risk to life) so check the weather, be prepared and bring what you will need to be safe and comfortable on the walk.
Disclaimer
Trail Chapel is a social group and holds no responsibility for you or your dependents in this event. By attending this walk as part of Trail Chapel, you are taking responsibility for your own health, wellbeing, safety, food, equipment and emergency supplies. Trail Chapel holds no responsibility for you and your actions or your dependents and their actions. We ask you to consider your safety and everyone else’s safety throughout this event. There may also be instances of wildlife such as birds, animals and reptiles due to the environment that we will go into.
This event could include activities of moderate risk which you participate in at your own risk.