Drys Sugarloaf ST488 Harford, Tasmania, Australia
By Geocaching Australia on 05-Jun-18. Waypoint TP7808

Cache Details

Difficulty:
Terrain:
Type:	TrigPoint
Container:	Other
Coordinates:	S41° 15.670' E146° 38.255' (WGS 84)
	55G 469640E 5432186N (UTM)
Elevation:	303 m
Local Government Area:	Latrobe

Map

Whodunit Difficulty

Description

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.

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Best accessed at start of old road off the Frankford Main Road at S41 15.190 E146 37.955 Private property past the gate.

Logs

03-Jan-24

Tassie Trekkers

Mr T made the trek to this one, a long slog up hill, aided by Sirius's pink markers.

An interesting trig, not many about like this one.

Rated: for Overall Experience

05-Jun-18

sirius Tas

There is no track at all to the summit and is a bush bash all the way with the uphill walking relentless.
Heading off from the above wpt with Murder, the initial going was a bit scrubby but stuck to the more open areas, placing pink tape markers along the way.
Once higher up on the western side the going opens up with quite good walking. Following the ridge lines it was easier and less steep on the southern edge.
A couple of saddles were passed on the way and once higher a couple of rock markers were seen.
Reached the trig in around 1.5 hrs.
As a surveyor for Forestry we used to visit this trig quite often but can't remember being this hard, though it was 30 odd yrs ago...so way younger and fitter of course.
We used to regulary keep lanes of sight open, with good views, but with no survey use anymore, nature has taken over, though the walking up there is quite open.
This trip was like visiting an old friend who is still battling the elements, with a few of the wood vane panels now falling away but still stoically erect in defiance.
Uncovered the brass plaque but has only SPM marked on it and no trig number.
Murder stood in for his usual pic...all chuffed at conquering a sizeable hill, though doubt any climb wouldn't test him too much.
Duties done it was off and back down in 1hr.
A great walk and well worth the effort...Murder gives the 4paws up...cheers ST.
A FTF claimed as well.

Rated: for Overall Experience