Cooleman Ridge Trig point, Weston Creek, ACT Stromlo, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 19-Sep-09. Waypoint TP4934
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S35° 21.299' E149° 1.777' (WGS 84) |
| 55H 684415E 6085699N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 725 m |
| Local Government Area: | Australian Capital Territory |
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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.
Logs
A day of caching in and around Canberra, the weather is still great, but I feel my legs from yesterday so mostly easy ones today.
TFTC Wilbert67
TFTC Wilbert67
#GA5665 - 08:30; Out on a morning mission to Cooleman Ridge to collect a nearby multi, so grabbed a snap of the trig once I reached the summit. Nice to finally make it up here to claim a find on this one, which has been on to 'to do' list for too long! TFTT Geocaching Australia 
Rated: for Overall Experience
I was up here with a great group of friends grabbing GC caches and wasveryhappy to see this one. TFTT Geocaching Australia
Out for a walk to regain fitness after knee replacement surgery.
A good days caching!
I am Grumpy!
In memory of THEOLDREV.
A good days caching!
I am Grumpy!
In memory of THEOLDREV.
Met a bunch of hill runners while walking up to this one.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Came up here for a nice walk, and a GC cache on the next hill, and noticed thus trig - I think I have been here at least once before, and taken selfies with the trig (in fact I think this is where I got carried away and took selfies lying down with my face in among the hardenbergia flowers 
This time I am sitting here on a rock beside the trig (the one in the foreground of my photo), doing my log (in the app on my phone), before I forget to log again - lol
This time I am sitting here on a rock beside the trig (the one in the foreground of my photo), doing my log (in the app on my phone), before I forget to log again - lol
Nice family walk up here on this beautiful day and off course we came past the trig and happy to collect it.
Was in the area focusing on a multi-cache which brought me straight to this trig! Awesome
Decided I may as well take a snap of myself with it and add it to the slow going collection of trigs that I remember to photograph!
Pic attached, thanks GA
Decided I may as well take a snap of myself with it and add it to the slow going collection of trigs that I remember to photograph!
Pic attached, thanks GA
F(H)ound It! @ 1:20 PM
I was so busy counting my steps for a multi cache that I didn't notice the short steep climb to the TRIG.
I've been here before and I'm sure I'll be here again. It will be beautiful when the hardenbergia is out.
Ridgeo-pup pic attached:
I was so busy counting my steps for a multi cache that I didn't notice the short steep climb to the TRIG.
I've been here before and I'm sure I'll be here again. It will be beautiful when the hardenbergia is out.
Ridgeo-pup pic attached:
Rated: for Overall Experience
CAT located at base of trig point, (malnourished), white with black/dark brown/caramel markings. Last seen Dec 4th at approximately 8:00pm. Thought it may be a feral cat due to hissing and growling on approach but I sat with it and could pat and rub under it's chin. Seems to be a long lost pet. HELP!!! IF PEOPLE COULD KEEP AN EYE OUT AND/OR GO TO THE EFFORT TO TRAP IT IN A BOX AND TAKE IT TO RSPCA WESTON. (I believe RSPCA or TAMS provide a box, normally used to trap wild cats). 
Rated: for Overall Experience
Located at base of trig point a CAT (malnourished). Black/dark brown white with caramel markings. Last seen Dec 4 approximately 8:00pm. Thought it may be a feral cat due to hissing and growling but I could sit with it, pat it and it took to being scratched under the chin. IF PEOPLE COULD KEEP AN EYE OUT AND/OR GO TO THE EFFORT TO TRAP IT IN A BOX AND TAKE IT TO RSPCA WESTON. (I believe you can contact RSPCA or TAMS and they will provide a box, normally used to trap wild cats).
Rated: for Overall Experience
Another great vantage point with great views around Canberra. I walked up from Monkman St and the track was quite steep but was well formed with steps along the way. This is another area that is part of the Canberra Nature Park and well worth a visit while in Canberra.
Rated: for Overall Experience
A well prepared track with pamphlets at the start and numbered points of interest. The view from the trig is great. An easy and pleasant walk.
Rated: for Overall Experience
It's all about the Trig (and Paris Bear).
This photo, July 2015 on a cold blustery Sunday morning. Fogged in, could bearly
see a thing.
Next photo October 2015, worthwhile views over Weston Creek and the Ranges.
Go walking up here a lot.
Thanx GA for including Trigs as loggable caches, as Trig walks are what got me into Geocaching in the first place
This photo, July 2015 on a cold blustery Sunday morning. Fogged in, could bearly
see a thing.Next photo October 2015, worthwhile views over Weston Creek and the Ranges.
Go walking up here a lot.
Thanx GA for including Trigs as loggable caches, as Trig walks are what got me into Geocaching in the first place
Rated: for Overall Experience
I like trigs. They are easy to find and unlikely to go missing. This one was no different.
Visited here a few weeks ago. Fantastic views from here.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Couldn't spot this one from where I had been walking earlier in the day and was frustrated when it appeared on the horizon and I thought I would miss it today. Then came the multi which provided me with the extra opportunity and here's the photo for the find! TFTT
Found with SDL whilst on a nearby adventure. Very green views for the middle of summer
Rated: for Overall Experience
Headed here after seeing a man about a shed...nice walk.
Rated: for Overall Experience
I was up here today and grabbed this trig. Unfortunately, my phone no longer can upload photos but I will get one with my digital camera next time I am here. I was trying for the nearby cache when I got this one. Great views!
Rated: for Overall Experience
Grabbed a pic while up here on a "bootcamp". Loved the views!
Rated: for Overall Experience
I came up past this Trig today on a walk with CBC around Cooleman Ridge with mate Knuddo. Beautiful evening for a walk.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Walked around the whole ridge and Mt arawang to get here. Nice hide
Rated: for Overall Experience
I already have the trig at the other end of the ridge.
Capturing this one is long over due.
Capturing this one is long over due.
GCA 469 - 4873. A couple of finds this afternoon.
I spotted this Trig when I was in the area yesterday and realised I hadn't grabbed it as a GCA find. Today I did the short climb up to rectify that.
TFTC !!
I spotted this Trig when I was in the area yesterday and realised I hadn't grabbed it as a GCA find. Today I did the short climb up to rectify that.
TFTC !!
Rated: for Overall Experience
Have been up here before walking but never logged this trig, so popped by to snap it. A short steep climb up from Monkman St and was there. Terrific views as usual from here.
Hmmm, spotted a "nature reserve closed to the public" sign, but took no notice of it. Hmm odd.
Decided that my knee is possibly going to kill me if i walk up one more hill to get one more god damn trig. I would of gone mental if i did the multi!
Nice and pretty views made it worthwhile
Decided that my knee is possibly going to kill me if i walk up one more hill to get one more god damn trig. I would of gone mental if i did the multi!
Nice and pretty views made it worthwhile
Last cache found this afternoon before soccer training. Cool view and area. A little hard walk up the hill but ok. TFTC. 
Rated: for Overall Experience
It was a beautiful morning to go caching and Jim and I had never walked this ridge before, so perfect opportunity to go and visit the trig too. We passed horses and people, and saw them on the way back too. Views were amazing! TFTT
Rated: for Overall Experience
I made my way up the back of this slope to access the GZ. Nice view but no time for the nearby puzzle today.
Found today with mr_roo while doing Spymaster Bootcamp. Luckily we decided not to walk to this Trig from a nearby cache as Spymaster brought us up here.
Rated: for Overall Experience
I thought I was clever in doing 'spymaster bootcamp' guessing that it would pass this trig. This did occur I just couldn't find GZ! At least i could find the trig....
Rated: for Overall Experience
Great climb, Fantastic views....
GeoHound is very happy in this picture
GeoHound is very happy in this picture
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found the Trig on 11 November 2009. Beauty view Thanks.
Rated: for Overall Experience
A nice visit on a fairly sunny day a few days after a good rain here in Canberra. Everything was lovely and green and a good view over the southern suburbs. Worth visiting.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Mrs Winglen was very understanding - thank you - and walked up here with the new dog and me. It was going to be a very warm day and starting it off with the bit up from Chapman was a great heart starter and had the sweat pouring of me in rivulets.
Been up here a number of times but may wait until a cooler day to return again.
TFTC and the not very cool eh mon trig (probably work better if I was Jamaican)
Been up here a number of times but may wait until a cooler day to return again.
TFTC and the not very cool eh mon trig (probably work better if I was Jamaican)
Rated: for Overall Experience
Up early to beat the heat - another day of 37 deg predicted. Found this with McPhan as he took his new pooch for a walk.
One of 7 trigs in the area logged this morning! Nice views! Pic attached - as per normal.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Found this while cleaning out the ridge with mr roo and mtrax.
Rated: for Overall Experience
Have been here many many times. I actually have a cache about 10 metres from the trig itself. Logging now as I plan to visit as many of the ACT trigs as possible.
Rated: for Overall Experience
I Agree with Squirrels comments below (+ a few extra comments of my own)
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From now on, I will definitely be carrying a camera at every trig point I visit. I really support the introduction of TrigPoint "caches" because there are usually great views from such highpoints and it is particularly applicable in certain parks.
When I first started caching, I often didn't carry a camera, (Digital cameras did not exist)and visited many trigs whilst caching. I also visited many trigs BEFORE geocaching even existed, when I was riding my Mountain bike/s in the 1990's, so all recent finds.
However, whether the thought police like it or not, I intend to claim every trig that I visited since starting caching at the end of 2001. As evidence, I will either post the photo if I have one, or reference the cache that I visited nearby, or name another cacher who can vouch for me being there.
No photo for this one - but I visited this trig on 4/11/2008 when I visited the "Spymaster Bootcamp" cache.
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From now on, I will definitely be carrying a camera at every trig point I visit. I really support the introduction of TrigPoint "caches" because there are usually great views from such highpoints and it is particularly applicable in certain parks.
When I first started caching, I often didn't carry a camera, (Digital cameras did not exist)and visited many trigs whilst caching. I also visited many trigs BEFORE geocaching even existed, when I was riding my Mountain bike/s in the 1990's, so all recent finds.
However, whether the thought police like it or not, I intend to claim every trig that I visited since starting caching at the end of 2001. As evidence, I will either post the photo if I have one, or reference the cache that I visited nearby, or name another cacher who can vouch for me being there.
No photo for this one - but I visited this trig on 4/11/2008 when I visited the "Spymaster Bootcamp" cache.
Rated: for Overall Experience
24+1560=1584
From now on, I will definitely be carrying a camera at every trig point I visit. I really support the introduction of TrigPoint "caches" because there are usually great views from such highpoints and it is particularly applicable in certain parks.
When I first started caching, I often didn't carry a camera, and visited many trigs whilst caching.
However, whether the thought police like it or not, I intend to claim every trig that I visited since starting caching at the beginning of 2007. As evidence, I will either post the photo if I have one, or reference the cache that I visited nearby, or name another cacher who can vouch for me being there.
No photo for this one - but I visited this trig on 5/11/2008 when I visited the "Spymaster Bootcamp" cache.
From now on, I will definitely be carrying a camera at every trig point I visit. I really support the introduction of TrigPoint "caches" because there are usually great views from such highpoints and it is particularly applicable in certain parks.
When I first started caching, I often didn't carry a camera, and visited many trigs whilst caching.
However, whether the thought police like it or not, I intend to claim every trig that I visited since starting caching at the beginning of 2007. As evidence, I will either post the photo if I have one, or reference the cache that I visited nearby, or name another cacher who can vouch for me being there.
No photo for this one - but I visited this trig on 5/11/2008 when I visited the "Spymaster Bootcamp" cache.
Rated: for Overall Experience
This was not my first visit to this trig, but I have decided to use my waymarking log to record my visit: It was getting late & was absolutely freezing & blowing a gale by the time I got up here today - I even had to get my gloves out for the first time this year for the return journey - so taking photos was a challenge.
Rated: for Overall Experience
