Grey Mountain

Wednesday 18th July 2012

Grey Mountain Summit

The walk starts in Van Morey Road out from Margate. From Margate drive out about 9.3 kms. on Van Morey Road and park off the road just near a quarry. Note The last 2.0 kms. are 4WD only. It is possible to park further back down the road at a car park but that will add about 4.0 kms. to the walk.

Snug Tiers Recreation Area

I started off at 0848, past the quarry, and the above sign into the Recreation Area. It was immediately apparent that it would be somewhat of a muddy walk as there were mud puddles everywhere on the track. The track basically follows the fire trail until the final turnoff to Grey Mountain. I walked for 2.1 kms. before turning left and following the trail across Pelverata Creek, across Snug Plains and over Slippery Creek to the turn off on the right for the final ascent.up an access road. There was lots of communication equipment up the top and the views were limited. I then walked back down the road and back along the track I had used before turning off to check out a water storage dam. This dam is on Nicholls Rivulet and is associated with supplying water for Cygnet. There was a reasonable amount of water in the dam. I then walked back to the car.
Not a great walk due to lack of views but nevertheless it was okay.
Distance: 18.4 kms.
Time: 4'22"
Ascent: 550 metres
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Grey Mountain

Grey Mountain

Grey Mountain

Grey Mountain

Grey Mountain

Water Storage

Water Storage

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