Mount Styx ST423 Lonnavale, Tasmania, Australia
By
Geocaching Australia on 15-Mar-15. Waypoint TP7096
Cache Details
| Difficulty: | |
| Terrain: | |
| Type: | TrigPoint |
| Container: | Other |
| Coordinates: | S42° 49.891' E146° 44.735' (WGS 84) |
| 55G 479206E 5257863N (UTM) | |
| Elevation: | 1081 m |
| Local Government Area: | Derwent Valley |
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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.
Other Information: Geoscience Australia
Addtional Information
From Maydena. Styx road (which is open to the public to get to the Styx forest reserve) and turned right onto Jacques road (no sign). There are several turn-offs to confuse you but if you continue straight ahead you will ultimately go under the high tension wires and cross the Andromeda link road. Jacques road continues uphill with the power lines remaining on your left. Ignore the Jacques road spur 2 turn and keep heading uphill. Not far past the spur road turn you will come to a quarry. Park before the quarry. This is just under 5kms from the turn off on Styx road. Walk through the quarry and straight ahead on a steadily rougher 4wd track for a bit over 1/2 km. Just past two large logs which have been partially removed to clear the 4wd track is an obvious cairned and taped route on the high (right hand) side of the road. From here the track is fairly easy to follow, a little rough in places, and occasionally a little obscure.
This discription was taken from http://bushwalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=4087
Logs
I arrived at the quarry and parked the van at the start of the overgrown 4WD track as per the previous post.
Off I went at 12:50, walking and soon found the start of the track marked by tree tape and a rock cairn.
Up and up I went, having some difficulty spotting the next piece of tree tape or rock cairn. I reckong I spend 15-20% of the trip looking for the next marker!
I eventually got to the top and walked over to the trig, arrived at 14:35, taking photos then turned around and headed back to the van at 14:40.
Again, I had some trouble working out where the track went (mostly through the rock scree section).
I finally got back to the van at 15:45.
I am now calling Mr Dangles - Mountain Goat Alby, because it took me more than twice as long to get to the top than he did!
As it's been a month I'm claiming the *FTF*
I started walking at 11:10am and arrived at the top at 12:00pm and spent 45min waiting for the clouds to roll over the distant mountains.
Great 360 deg views Mt Wellington, Mt Field West, Roberts Lookout, Snowy Range, Tim Shea and a lot more well Worth the walk.
The first to find is up for grabs for one month.
