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Upper Browns River Falls Hike; Sun May 23, 2010; hiking; leader: Bill Brown      return to Reports

A Sunday crew of 20 headed out (with a few new faces) under clearing skies but as the real mountain folk that we are, we were not fooled by this early sunshine... eventually the Rain-forest did have it's way with us and we were forced back from our destination by the liquid sunshine. We did manage to enjoy a pleasant stroll along the lower eastern flank of Forbidden Plateau, travelling north off the Forbidden Plateau Road onto an old logging road, through the Wattaway Valley and into the Brown's River Valley. Enroute we had the privilege of a wildlife encounter... momma bear and her cub crossed over the front of our crew (always a thrilling moment)! Paintbrush coloured the sides of our pathway and despite the showers, many appreciated the visit to new terrain and all, seemingly, had a great time amongst the banter of our group... Good day, Bill and thank you.

Tim Penney photo: Upper Browns River GPS map
Upper Browns River GPS map
[Tim Penney photo]
Tim Penney photo: Upper Browns River route - satellite overlay
Upper Browns River route - satellite overlay
[Tim Penney photo]

Tim Penney photo: Small waterfall on Wattaway Creek
Small waterfall on Wattaway Creek
[Tim Penney photo]
Tim Penney photo: Logging bridge over Wattaway Creek
Logging bridge over Wattaway Creek
[Tim Penney photo]

Tim Penney photo: Morning stop for coffee break
Morning stop for coffee break
[Tim Penney photo]
Tim Penney photo: Coffee break
Coffee break
[Tim Penney photo]

Tim Penney photo: Contrasting colours with Broom and Indian Paintbrush
Contrasting colours with Broom and Indian Paintbrush
[Tim Penney photo]
Tim Penney photo: Looking upstream at bridge over Browns River
Looking upstream at bridge over Browns River
[Tim Penney photo]

Tim Penney photo: Time for rain gear and turnaround point
Time for rain gear and turnaround point
[Tim Penney photo]
Tim Penney photo: Looking downstream at bridge over Browns River
Looking downstream at bridge over Browns River
[Tim Penney photo]


Report contributors: William W, Tim P,

Participant list: Geoff B, Bill B, Linda C, Jerry F, Kerry F, Jennifer H, Robin H, Rod H, Frank J, Marjorie J, Marie M, Rea M, Marianne M, Tim P, Ken R, Otto W, William W, Philip Z,

(G) = public guest     (L) = lapsed member

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