Castle Hill - White Arrow via Walker St steps

Name: Castle Hill - White Arrow via Walker St steps
Start: 2025-02-26T05:30:00+10:00
Location: Walker Street Steps, Townsville City

Schedule

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025 at 05:30 am

UTC+10:00

Location

Walker Street Steps, Townsville City | Townsville, QL

HIKE TITLE: White Arrow via Walker St steps
HIKE DESCRIPTION:
Fancy a more challenging walk-up Castle Hill?
Join Susie & the group for a sunrise walk up to the summit of Castle Hill.
Please bring a head lamp.
We will meet at the Walker Street steps at 5.30 am and head towards the West End Cemetery along Maiden Hair and then up White Arrow, also known as Blue Spot, and on to Dianella Track to the summit of Castle Hill for a quick break and a few photos before descending down the goat track and looping back to finish back at Walker Street.
The trek up White Arrow is not suitable for a beginner.
The trail is technical, steep in sections with large boulders and rock faces to climb up. Good grippy shoes are recommended.
The views are spectacular, stretching out to Mount Louisa and Mount Stuart as we make our way to the road. Once at the top, wonderful views are a plenty, so don't forget the camera!
The walk itself will take ~ 1.5 hours depending on group dynamics.
At completion, please join us for a cuppa at the YWAM café.
HIKE: White Arrow via Walker St Steps loop
DATE: 26th February 2025
DISTANCE: 4km
TIME: 1.5hrs
MAXIMUM ELEVATION: 245m
TRACK GRADING: 3
MAXIMUM GROUP NUMBER: 15
FITNESS LEVEL: BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED
HIKE LEADER: Susie, contact 0459 819 054 or, leave a comment on the event.
Location/Transport/Meeting Point and Time:
Walker Street steps at 5.30 am SHARP. Please be on time.
WALK LEADER is Susie
Other Information:
This walk will be lead at a SLOW/MODERATE pace and will be suitable for moderate + fitness levels and capabilities.
If you have any questions about the hike, please leave a message on this event or contact the hike leader, Susie, 0459 819 054 and we'll get back to you.
What to bring?
Please ensure you bring the following:
• Water - minimum 1 litre
• Suitable clothing
• Hat and suncream
• Insect Repellent
• Camera / Phone (Please share some pictures to our Facebook page after the event if you can)
• Trail runners or comfortable runners
• Money for the cafe
We look forward to seeing you there!
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY:
Before RSVP’ing to this activity, please ensure you are physically capable of completing the entire hike. Everyone is responsible for their safety during our hikes. Please be prepared with enough water, snacks, and relevant items. If you have any doubts about your ability to complete the hike or any questions regarding personal responsibility, please contact the hike organiser, who will be happy to discuss your concerns.
To find more information on personal responsibility and our safety philosophy, please refer to our website at https://townsvillehikeandexplore.com/about
We want to emphasize that Townsville Hike and Explore is a SOCIAL Not-For-Profit organisation, and we do not charge a fee for our activities. Therefore, we take no responsibility for any mishaps, accidents, illnesses, or injuries that may occur as a result of the activity. Attending an activity with us is solely at your own risk.
During our hikes, we do take short breaks but adhere to a tight timeframe to ensure we complete the activity within the allotted time. It's important to know your own limits and take personal responsibility for your safety. Ensure that you bring enough water, snacks, and any other necessary items for the activity.
If you are uncertain about your ability to complete the hike or have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the activity organiser. Your safety and well-being are our top priorities.
YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS:
We respect your privacy on our hikes. If you prefer not to be in our photos, please let us know by either messaging your hike leader prior to the hike or letting them know on the day. Your comfort and well-being are important to us, and we'll ensure your wishes are respected.