Pierce Trig, Tidbinbilla Range Area Paddys River, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 01-Sep-09. Waypoint TP3048
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S35° 24.296' E148° 54.083' (WGS 84) |
| 55H 672655E 6080389N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 1363 m |
| Local Government Area: | Australian Capital Territory |
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Description
Pierce trig, Tidbinbilla Range , ACT. Pierce trig 1363m
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: 1363.48
PID: 2950392
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Logs
Went for a walk to Camels Back and then on to Pierce Trig, July 2015 on a cold Sunday morning. There was still snow on parts of the trail - nice! Lots and lots of calls from Lyrebirds, but did not spot any. Had a picnic lunch at the trig.
VERY steep walk up, and on the way back, became 2 inches taller, due to all of the mud stuck to my boots, that eralier in the day had been still frozen.
Thanx GA for including Trigs as loggable caches, as Trig walks are what got me into Geocaching in the first place
Snapped the required photo's and after finding the nearby cache, sat and enjoy the area while having a bite to eat.
Another ACT trig crossed off...only 9 to go.
rbirtles has my photo in the below long
Sensational views from up here! after a short sharp walk up Spur 3 Firetrail. Excellent!
Views are amazing and very clear (no trees to block things). Loved the site and the chance to come up here. Placed a GC cache (On the Edge) whist here too.
STUNNING, FANTASTIC, WHAT A VIEW, SIMPLY FANTASTIC. You can see ALL of Canberra, the mountains behind Captains Flat, the Tinderry range too, Bowning Hill NW of Yass, Well beyong Mt Coree to the NW, etc etc, FANTASTIC.
Parked car at Camel Back car park in Tidbinbilla Nature reserve, out with the Mountain bike, and after quite a bit of hard slog to get to the ridge line, it was much easier riding along the ridge to the trig road - couldn't ride THAT! Walked up the last 200m or so, arrived at Trig 1hr 40 mins from start, then WOW, WHAT A VIEW. I forgot all my fatigue, took many pics, then just admired the views for 20mins. Everything is so GREEN too which makes the views even more memorable.
Then, back onto bike, and with a few seriously steep bits, the ride back was FANTASTIC, Cooooeeeeeee, 50 mins return. Seven Pics explain all. TOP SPOT.
Pic below shows Woden, Tuggeranong & Tidbinbilla Tracking sattion.
Pic below shows Black Mtn tower, Lake Burley Griffen, Civic, Woden.
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