Collins Cap ST24 Tasmania, Australia
By AlbyDangles on 07-Jan-18. Waypoint TP7750

Can tick this trig of the list now.

Rated: for Overall Experience

Can tick this trig of the list now.

Rated: for Overall Experience

Can tick this trig of the list now.

Rated: for Overall Experience

The final peak conquered today during a big walk from Collinsvale, visiting both Collins Cap and Collins Bonnet, as well as a visit up Trestle Mountain. Will sleep well tonight! TFTTP!
Cheers,
The Hancock Clan

Another Trig found.

I was sick of sitting at home waiting for thing to happen at 1230 I thought bugger it I'm off. I put the bike in the car and drove to the end of Suhrs Road.

I didn't ride the bike too long before the road got a bit steeper and rougher than my riding and fitness ability allowed so I had to get off and push it.

Half way up the hill I met some people walking down we stopped and had a chat for a little while I needed the rest so kept the conservation going as long as I could. They were amused with me pushing the bike up
hill that was too steep to ride back down.

Once at the top of the hill I left the bike on the side of the road and then went for a walk up to Collins Cap to find this trig.



Upon returning to the bike I conceded going back home as it was very hot and time was getting on I then thought well I'm up here now and it's levelled out enough that I could ride the bike again so I continued riding.

Once I got onto the East West Trail I had to get off again and started pushing it again up another steep rough hill a little way up the hill I stopped for my 50th or so rest once I recovered and started to think properly again I decided to leave the bike on the side of the road and walk the rest of the way.

That turned out to be a smart decision as the road from here on was unrideable for me or my bike. At the hut I sat in there for a while to cool down and recover again. The walk up the track was great as a bit of a breeze had picked up making it a little cooler. Up at the top of Collins Bonnet I took some photos and was surprised that you couldn't see Collins Cap from the trig.

I walked back down to the bike slipping a few time on the way down the steep hill I had to push the bike back down to where the road levelled out enough for me to start riding again.
Back on Collins Cap Trail I stopped at a very small stream and filled my water bottle, that water was the best.
As I went past the track to Collins Cap the road started to get too steep and rough for me so I had to get off and push the bike down the hill. At the bottom of the hill I started to ride again stopping to pass the bike over the gate. It was at this point that I ought up with a group of fruit pickers who were on there way back from at walk to Trestle Mountain.

It was great to get back to the car after the 5 hour bike ride/push and walk.

I'm Claiming the *FTF* as the previous log doesn't have the required photos.

Found on the 7th of January 2017 at 1430

WEATHER
Fine day, little cloud but clear

TP7750 "Collins Cap ST24"
The walk from the car park through the forest is always enjoyable
Have done this walk several times and loved it each time
Getting up the hill is not too easy but coming down is much easier
Had the whole mountain to myself until three other walkers arrived to spoil the solitude
Sainted at 0700 hours
Great views from the top
Pic of the "trig" shows my pack in front of the cairn
A great walk and good fun
TFTC and cheers
OldSaint

Discussion:
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 centre point of the tripod or on top of the pillar itself:
This trig is definitely not in the realms of this definition but was well worth the walk to get to it.

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:
Definitely on top of the "hill" and the views were magnificent.

These points were regarded as valuable to surveyors, providing reference points for measuring distance and direction, and assisting in the creation of maps:
Would suit this purpose fine.

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:
Complied with this guideline by having my day pack in the photograph.

The original collection of trig points has been sourced from Geoscience Australia and may contain inaccuracies:
No inaccuracy with this description.

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Stuck to all laws and regulations whilst searching for this trig.

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Unable to add to the description as it has been done to perfection; especially with the additional information provided.

Rated: for Overall Experience

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