Mount Jerrabomberra Jerrabomberra, New South Wales, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 02-Sep-09. Waypoint TP2875
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S35° 22.503' E149° 12.758' (WGS 84) |
| 55H 700997E 6083116N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 778 m |
| Local Government Area: | Queanbeyan-Palerang |
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Description
A Trig Point is a virtual cache which requires a cacher to locate the Trigonometric Station at GZ.
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.
The original collection of trig points has been sourced from Geoscience Australia and may contain inaccuracies.
Please respect local laws and regulations when searching for trig points. If you believe that a trig point is located on private property 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. Vandalism of the cache description or other information will result in your account being terminated.
Addtional Information
Source: Geoscience Australia
Type: Horizontal Control Point
Elevation: 778.98
PID: 2950390
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
It's interesting how the geology and flora of Mt Jerra is so different from all the other hills in the area.
More sandstone and less granite. Expect a 25-30 minute climb from the Scar dogpark.
It was good to see so many people use jerra now for walking and running!
Yep, not much left of this poor old trig. Just three concrete footings really. A bit sad.
Thanks for another (what is left of a) trig.....
I've been eyeing off this Trig and its GC sister for a while - with another cache to grab I finally made it up here.
TFTC !!
Well, i guess that once was a trig!!
Was up here grabbing the nearby cache, before work this afternoon.
Was absolutely not prepared, so yes, no camera. (hey, i dont normally bring that to work!) arrgh! If i can get the scanner to work, i can scan a picture i drew up there, of what i saw? (sorry, i'm stealing this idea, after seeing someone else do a paint picture, which made me giggle..)
I'd say pretty views...but it was raining..
TFTT and the Essendon.
Another one revisited.
Well actually I found it on 4th July 2009 when I did the Jerra Night Cache Race with Captain Tomato, and then we walked up the trail heading over the hill for the quickest way back to the car. We were surprised to come across the trig and even more surprised to see it wrecked - it was just twisted metal even then.
I was also quite surprised to find there have been so few visitors before me!
Great views from up here though, so being in the area for some other caches it was well worth the detour.
A - I thought the Trig point was near the telecommunications stuff. Its NOT.
B - Some super strong people have "bent" the trig pint, quite artistic now! Pics attached.
Walked up from Jerrabomberra side, pleasant and steep. Nice views - between the trees. But a nice walk anyway.
