Chowan TS Chowan Creek, New South Wales, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 23-Aug-19. Waypoint TP12969

Cache Details

Difficulty:
Terrain:
Type:	TrigPoint
Container:	Other
Coordinates:	S28° 27.288' E153° 23.296' (WGS 84)
	56J 538014E 6852354N (UTM)
Elevation:	519 m
Local Government Area:	Tweed

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Whodunit Difficulty

Description

A Trig Point is a virtual cache which requires a cacher to locate the Trigonometric Station and photograph the GZ.

Official Code: TS6675
Official Name: Chowan

A trig point (also known as a Trigonometric Station) typically consists of a black disc on top of four metal legs or concrete pillar, resembling a navigation beacon. It is also accompanied by a metal disc, which is located directly below the center point of the tripod or on top of the pillar itself.

Trig points are generally located at the top of hills or points of prominence in the landscape. Many provide unique views and challenges, with some being difficult to get to.

These points were regarded as valuable to surveyors, providing reference points for measuring distance and direction, and assisting in the creation of maps.

To log a find on the Geocaching Australia website, you will need to include a picture of the trig point, along with your GPS receiver and (preferably) yourself. Long distance / telephoto type pictures are against the spirit of this cache. You are encouraged to leave a description of your journey in your log to help others in finding the trig point.

Please respect local laws and regulations when searching for trig points. If you believe that a trig point is located on private property, and permission to access the trig is not forthcoming, or in a dangerous location, you may archive the cache, by clicking on Log this Cache and place an "Archived" log on the Geocaching Australia website.

If you feel that you can add to the description of this trig point or adjust the difficulty / terrain ratings, please feel free to edit this cache and amend the information suitably.

Access for Chowan TS: Park near a gate @ S 28° 25.620' E 153° 23.944' . Walk up the National Park Firetrail. At S 28° 27.224 E 153° 23.557' the firetrail ends and a single file track leads steeply up the hill. The track is very rough and rutted. Leave this track at S 28° 27.270' E 153° 23.356' and bush bash to the top of the mountain. Here you'll find the trig. Fins are on the ground beside the pole. Plate is still intact on the base.

Logs

23-Aug-19

MattyRx

I had heard that this mountain was climbable and when I checked it out online, it appears that there’s a trig up there somewhere! Well that’s it…I must go. Parked at the gate and followed the fire trail upwards. This was quite easy. The fire trail is well graded and easy going, mostly with a gentle uphill gradient. Eventually the fire trail ends, and a rutted track leads upwards. This track is used for mountain bikers. The bike track merges then splits with the fire trail a few times before you get to this point.

So onward and upward. The trail is quite rocky and rutted – occasionally there’s a view over the Tweed Valley. Then there’s a lightly worn footpad that veers right from this track. It looks like it heads to the top of the mountain. It’s quite indistinct, so I just headed up until there was no more up, and there she is…the trig. Her fins are broken off and are laying next to the trig pole. The name plate is still present.

A good hike – 10.6km return. Great to have another local trig checked off the list!

Rated: for Overall Experience