TS6551 - Long Mile Keybarbin, New South Wales, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 20-Mar-23. Waypoint TP13525

Cache Details

Difficulty:
Terrain:
Type:	TrigPoint
Container:	Other
Coordinates:	S29° 4.748' E152° 36.680' (WGS 84)
	56J 462172E 6783184N (UTM)
Elevation:	275 m
Local Government Area:	Clarence Valley

Map

Whodunit Container

Description

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

Official Code: TS6551
Official Name: Long Mile

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: Park at S29° 4.361' E152° 36.192'. Follow old track towards trig. Track became clearer only 100m or so from road. Maybe a little overgrown before this though.

Logs

20-Mar-23

MattyRx

I had a day off work so decided to check out a couple of potential trigs while testing out a new app that used SIX maps as their overlay. This was number two for the day. I’d scoped this trig out previously, and found a few places that could offer access to it. One from the north, down an electrical easement, another from the south and the one I chose on the west. Maps showed a track of some kind, but I couldn’t see anything on satellite imagery.

I parked at S29° 4.361' E152° 36.192' and made my way up what was signposted as Ridge Road. Little more than some sandstone rock that had been exposed by heavy rain. There were overgrown patches as I climbed a bit higher in elevation, and I was soon at a gate. The walking was much clearer after this - I followed an old road, now cattle trail for a while - some nice easy walking, and then started to climb a hill. There were a few good views between the trees as I climbed. Near the top I could see Mt Superbus - the highest mountain in Southern Queensland and far south as the Timbarra Trig Hill. I wouldn’t have know I could see so much from up here.

The top of the hill is home to the trig. A concrete pillar in good condition, sans pole and vanes. The old cairn from what would have been the previous trig is mostly dismantled but still recognisable. The name plate reading “Long Mile” is still present.

A nice pleasant walk without having to get too hot or sweaty.

Rated: for Overall Experience