Half-Day Hike / Mt Lees Reserve (Easy)

Name: Half-Day Hike / Mt Lees Reserve (Easy)
Start: 2025-03-08T11:00:00+13:00
Location: Mt Lees Reserve

Schedule

Sat, 08 Mar, 2025 at 11:00 am

UTC+13:00

Location

Mt Lees Reserve | Palmerston North, MW

Mt Lees Reserve Bush Walk
DATE: Saturday 8th March
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Easy
LEAVING TIME: 11am
COST:$9
LEADERS: Emma-Jane Baker & TBC
Dogs: No
(email [email protected] or contact trip leaders register for this trip)
Mt Lees Reserve is located near Sanson, it is a short bush walk that is suitable for families. Plenty of shelter from the sun, which is great during summer, and the track is well maintained. Multiple-length walks will be available here from 30mins up to 1.5hrs. On the way home we'll stop at Viv's Kitchen in Sanson for some refreshments
MAIN WALK (Easy)
We start off in mixed bush and head down to the bottom of the reserve before skirting around the edge looking over rolling paddocks. Track then climbs back through the bush and trees, even with bamboo.
DISTANCE: 2.1km
ELEVATION GAIN: 43m
TERRAIN & TRACK DESCRIPTION: Well defined walking tracks, with small climbs and a few steps. There may be some slippy patches
EXTRA LOOP (Easy)
This longer walk takes us down to the bottom again and back up using mostly different tracks
DISTANCE: 1.7km (3.8km total)
ELEVATION GAIN: 30m (73m total)
TERRAIN & TRACK DESCRIPTION: Well defined walking tracks, with small climbs and a few steps. There may be some slippy patches
WHAT TO BRING
Day pack
Sturdy walking shoes
Drink Bottle
Packed lunch and snacks
Money for refreshments afterwards (optional)
Spear shoes & a change of clothes to leave in cars
MEETING LOCATION INFO
We meet at the car park for Church on Ingestre, which is on the Cnr Ingestre & Campbell Streets, let us know if you need a ride to the car park. We can also pick up en route. The toilet at COI may not always be available.
SAFETY DECLAIMER
Please note, that by joining this trip, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your safety and well-being. The organizers and leaders will do their best to keep everyone safe, but they are not responsible for any injuries, accidents, or damages that may occur during this trip