Castle Mountain...Main Range Goomburra section.

[ofuros]

Cams pretty much covers the access/track details here....viewtopic.php?f=38&t=7035

Thanks Cams, curiosity got the better of me, so I headed out that way yesterday....
the ridgeline walk is hairy & exhilarating at the same time, but do-able , great campsite, great views,
a very worthwhile trip.........goes straight to the top of my favourites list !

A reminder of the unseen dangers, at the bush lookout....


View from the bush lookout.
Lightens a heavy heart everytime I see this photo...cool mountain breezes, scented eucalypt....big drop.


The wide expanse of Laidley Creek valley & a distant Castle Mountain


Getting closer, next the Dragons spine to negotiate....


Time for a savoury snack, rice crackers, wasabi peas & spicy beans.
Needed a change from the usual sweet sugary morsels.


Looking back past the dragons spine....and the mainly uphill climb back to the car tommorow.


Zigged too soon when I should have zagged a little later....& came across this small cave on the way to the summit.
Big enough for a couple of bivvy bags.


Home sweet home, Hennessy hammock in 'verandah mode'



View from my verandah...


Pesky, biting horse flies in abundance & ticks too.
Removed 9 from shoulders & back when I finally made it back home....my squeamish wife
did the honours ...I coudn't reach them myself.


Set up for the coming darkness.


Last rays of the day....


Laidley falls was still flowing.....so I did a quick side trip there on the return leg to replenish water supplies....
& have a very quick refreshing shower, while watching the morning mist swirl in the air currents.
4 litres just wasn't enough for this trip. I'll take more next time.

Thats it for now....Ooroo
ofuros

[cams]

Great report Ofuros.

I reackon that is one of the best bang for buck overnight walks I've done. Could pretty easily be done as a day walk too I imagine but I really enjoyed just taking our time scrambling on the rocks and enjoying the views as you walk across the saddle.

Great photo's too. 9 ticks, wow. That's a good haul.

[phan_TOM]

Nice one ofuros, can't beat waking up in bed with a view like that

I really enjoyed the photos & how good are those wasabi peas! I, too, am an addict...

'Hi, my name is Tom & I am a wasabi pea'

[ofuros]

Thanks cams,
......the temptation to scratch the bites I can reach is getting to me. Just a gentle rub,....aaah... the relief !
But your right, its one hell of a roller-coaster ridgeline walk.....
The overnighter is the go....taking in the setting sun & the morning dawn.....great trip

Thanks Phan_Tom,
Good to hear theres another wasabi pea fan out there, they do make your eyes water though
.....always looking for alternative snacks, the local asian shops around my neck of the woods are a
great resource for lightweight dried goods & unusual snacks.