Barnes Hill Trig Paddys River, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 19-Dec-09. Waypoint TP5279
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S35° 26.858' E149° 1.321' (WGS 84) |
| 55H 683514E 6075435N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 822 m |
| Local Government Area: | Australian Capital Territory |
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Description
Barnes Hill Trig
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: Albida33
Type:
Horizontal Control Point
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Logs
Trig was visited on 28March 2009 when I walked up here to find geocache Barnes Boulder.
Thanks for the Trig.
I certainly remember this trig - the walk up to Barnes Boulder was memorable on 29 Aug 2008!
TFTC !!
Discovered this trig when I found GC198B7 Barnes' Boulder in February 2008. Alas no photo of the trig because the views were so gob-smacking that I stood at the trig and took photos outwards....
And I was also here chasing TankEngines nearby GC cache a few years ago too.
But, that is no excuse not to go for another MTB ride, so off I go on a nice cool Sunday morning, rode all the way up the track and trails (As I did in 7/97). Admired the early morning views yet again. TOP SPOT.
Then, this is the part I liked, Cooeeeee, a fantastic ride back down the goat tracks, the dirt track, the bitumen road all the way down to the Murrumbidgee at Point Hut, and then a short bit more home. Loved it. Thanks.
