Walks Program
Autumn 2010
For full details, contact the membership secretary.
| Mar 1-17 (Q) | TASMANIA |
| Overland Track & Frenchmans Cap. Overland track plus side trips then on to Frenchmans Cap. Party limit. Expressions of interest for Overland Track needed ASAP due to booking requirements.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. | |
| Mar 4(Thu) | SYDNEY HBR. NP |
| Manly to The Spit, exploring Crater Cove and Grotto Point, and a swim at Castle Rock or Washaway Beach, weather permitting.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY. | |
| Mar 6,7 | LITHGOW |
| Come and join me at the Vale of Clywdd for lots of great socialising and may be a day walk ( Sunday ) . Saturday night BBQ. BYO everything. I am looking forward to meeting old friends again and making new ones. LIMIT of 10 (Not as much GRASS available anymore).
DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY. | |
| Mar 6,7 (Q) | KANANGRA-BOYD NP |
| Canyoning Danae Brook. One of the most spectacular trips. This canyon is a must do Kanangra classic. A light and fast trip needed to get out before dark. Early start, wetsuits recommended. Experienced party limit of 5. Sunday left free in case we are back late. Note: Abseiling Trips are classified as 'Dangerous Recreational Activity' under the Civil Liability Amendment (Personal Liability) Act 2002 NSW.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: ROUGH/CANYONING. | |
| Mar 6(Sat) | GARIGAL NP |
| A walk with a social event. Prospectives especially welcome. Meet at Ferguson St, Forestville. Walk the high track, Roseville Bridge, Killarney Flat Rock Track, Bates Creek, Natural Bridge, The Bluff, Bantry Bay, to Seaforth Oval. Return and exit at Currie Rd, Forestville. Barbecue dinner at Leader's house. BYO wine and meat, salad provided, contributions welcome!
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM. | |
| Mar 13,14 (Q) | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP |
| Woodford, Murphys Glen, Bedford Creek, Woodford Range, Tobys Glen, Tobys Rill, Red Hands Cave, Glenbrook. A through walk from Woodford to Glenbrook. Nice rainforest campsite in Tobys Rill. Gaters recommended. Party limit of 8.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH. | |
| Mar 13,14 (Q) | BUNGONIA |
| Canyoning Sat - Jerrara Ck, Sun - Bungonia Ck. Base car camp at main campground, hot showers, bbq. Both canyons are grade 3 (Med). Ropes supplied, wetsuits recommended - must have own abseiling gear. Note: Abseiling Trips are classified as 'Dangerous Recreational Activity' under the Civil Liability Amendment (Personal Liability) Act 2002 NSW.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MED/ROUGH/ADSEILING/CANYONING. | |
| Mar 14(Sun) | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP |
| Woodford, Woodford Creek, Mabel Falls, Hazel Falls, Burgess Falls, Lyrebird Glen, Hazelbrook.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM. | |
| Mar 16(Tue) | SYDNEY HBR. NP |
| Manly to Balmoral. Meet at Manly Wharf. A favourite, with a swim and coffee.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY. | |
| Mar 20,21 | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP |
| Sat: Maintenance of tree plantings including making and installation of tree guards. Evening BBQ and stay overnight at Green Gully cabins as guests of NPWS. Sun: Walk to suit the party. Suggest Valley of the Waters, Vera Falls, Wentworth Falls.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM. | |
| Mar 20,21 | GLEN DAVIS AREA |
| Two day walks from leader's house in Glen Davis up to the tops of nearby mountains.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. | |
| Mar 21(Sun) | ROYAL NP |
| Heathcote, Tuckawa Ridge, Robertson Knoll, Uloola Falls, Karloo Pool and back to Heathcote Station.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM. | |
| Mar 23(Tue) | BEROWRA |
| Part of the Great North Walk: De Burghs Bridge, Lane Cove River, Thornleigh, Zig Zag Creek, Berowra Creek, Hornsby. Longish walk so an early start. Park vehicles in Leader's street nearby and return by train to Macquarie University then a short walk back, or arrive by train at Macquarie Park or Macquarie University. Note: Abseiling Trips are classified as 'Dangerous Recreational Activity' under the Civil Liability Amendment (Personal Liability) Act 2002 NSW.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/EXP/ABSEILING. | |
| Mar 25(Thu) | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP |
| Carlons - Ironmonger - Scrubbers Saddle - Mt O'Reilly - Mt Jenolan & return.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. | |
| Mar 27,28 (Q) | ETTREMA |
| Ettrema Plateau, Bullfrog Creek, Ettrema Creek, Sentry Box Canyon, Myall Creek, Ettrema Plateau. An oldie but still a goldie. Join me for a boulder hopping journey through the magic of Ettrema Gorge while the weather is still warm enough to enjoy the ample swimming opportunities this walk has to offer.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. | |
| Mar 27,28 | ROYAL NP |
| Paddle the dlelightful Hacking River from our launch point at Grays Point. Head downstream towards Bundeena and return on Sunday. Limit 8.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/CANOEING. | |
| Mar 27,28 (Q) | NEWNES |
| Canyoning Sat - Starlight Canyon, Sun - Devils Pinch Canyon. Come and enjoy a great weekend in 2 great canyons. Base car camp at main campground (so can bring beer & sausages) - ropes supplied, no wetsuits needed, must have own abseiling gear. Note: Abseiling Trips are classified as 'Dangerous Recreational Activity' under the Civil Liability Amendment (Personal Liability) Act 2002 NSW.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: ROUGH/CANYONING. | |
| Mar 27,28 (Q) | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP |
| Bell, Fire Trail and track walking to Wollangambe Crater and a great camp spot. Some scrub. Partly exploratory for Leader. Good walk for Prospective members.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM. | |
| Mar 30(Tue) | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP |
| Wentworth Falls Station to Valley of the Waters Conservation Hut. Maybe walk the Nature Track, then do Valley of the Waters to Wentworth Falls via National Pass Track. Return to WF Station via Darwins Walk.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. | |
| Apr 2-5 (Q) | KOSCIUSZKO NP |
| Snowy Gap, Bulls Peaks, Mawsons Hut, Valentine Hut, Strawberry Hill, Mount Jagungal, Jagungal Saddle, Snowy Gap. May reverse the direction if it gives us better weather on the mountain. Nice traverse of the high country.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH. | |
| Apr 2-5 (Q) | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP |
| Carlons Farm, Mobbs Swamp, Yellow Pup Ridge down to Coxs River. Base Camp two nights (Fri/Sat) and return via Yellow Pup Ridge to Mobbs Swamp campsite (Sun). Return to Carlons Farm (Monday). Leisurely Easter Weekend - the Easter Bunny knows where to visit. Suitable for prospectives.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. | |
| Apr 2-5 (Q) | WOLLEMI NP |
| Never Never Creek (Great Dividing Range), Razorback Creek, Coricudgy Creek, Holbrook Castle, Sheep Station Point, the Labyrinthine Ridge*, Coricudgy Creek, Razorback Ridge, Great Dividing Range. (*A David Noble name) Partly exploratory, possible high camps, exposure, rock scrambling, rough but really spectacular country.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: ROUGH. | |
| Apr 2-5 (Q) | NORTHERN KOSCIUSZKO NP |
| Half Moon Peak, Mt Morgan, Mt Murray, Bimberi Peak. The aim is to camp high if the weather is suitable. Nice range of mountains on the boundary of NSW/ACT. Starting from Tantangara Reservoir near Adaminaby.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. | |
| Apr 2-5 (Q) | KANANGRA-BOYD NP |
| Kanangra Walls, Cloudmaker, Moko Creek, Gentle's Pass, Kowmung River, Compagnoni's Pass, Tiwilla Plateau, Hundred Man Cave, Cloudmaker, Kanangra Walls. With 2 high camps, water may be a problem.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. | |
| Apr 2,5 (Q) | KANANGRA-BOYD NP |
| Day 1: Batsh Camp, Baralliers Pass, Colong Creek, Mt Armour, Church Ck. Day 2: With day packs, ascend Inglis Selection Track to view Chiddy Obelisk, descend Blue Bush Ridge back to camp, pack up and move on to Broken Point for a nice campsite with pool. Day 3: Climb Donnellys Ridge, Mt Milo, Mt Colong and camp on top (there is a small spring up there but we may have to carry water). Day 4: Return to Batsh Camp via Colong Causeway and Kooragang Mtn with plenty of time for the drive home.
DISTANCE: LONG. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. | |
| Apr 3,4 (Q) | NEWNES PLATEAU |
| Canyoning Sat - Heart Attack Canyon, Sun - Surefire Canyon. Visit 2 high quality canyons. Base camp out near top of canyons. Ropes supplied, wetsuits only optional not necessary, option to use mountain bikes to get out / back from canyons, must have own abseiling gear. Note: Abseiling Trips are classified as 'Dangerous Recreational Activity' under the Civil Liability Amendment (Personal Liability) Act 2002 NSW.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: ROUGH/CANYONING. | |
| Apr 8(Thu) | BOTANY BAY |
| Maroubra to La Perouse along the coast, with a swim at Little Bay if it?s still warm enough. Public transport available either end of walk.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY. | |
| Apr 10,11 (Q) | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP |
| Mt Wilson, Tourist Track, Wollangambe River (pick up water for lunch), nameless ridges (part of the way on an old track) to Wollangambe Crater and River (usual nice campsite beside the river), return via trackless ridges to Bell Heavy Vehicle Inspection Station or to Bell via track and firetrail on easy ridges in the event of wet weather . Car dump required at Mt Wilson and Bell. Note: Abseiling Trips are classified as 'Dangerous Recreational Activity' under the Civil Liability Amendment (Personal Liability) Act 2002 NSW.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/EXP/ABSEILING. | |
| Apr 10,11 (Q) | MORTON NP |
| Nerrimunga Creek & Shoalhaven River: in search of the fabled mother lode of the Tree of Heaven. Hillydale, Adit Hill and down Nerrimunga Creek to camp at the Shoalhaven. Morning stroll up river to Sluice Box Spur. Exit up Mt Wells.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH/LILOING. | |
| Apr 12-20 (Q) | NORTH/WEST AUSTRALIA |
| Distance: Various km, Notes: Will need to acclimatise to the heat. I have a 4WD vehicle organised to leave Kununurra on 12 April for 9 days of walking, camping and exploring the Bungle Bungles. Trip will finish in Kununurra. Must be able to supply own gear including stove share cost of water containers. Exact route and sites can be negotiated by the group.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM. | |
| Apr 13-18 (Q) | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP |
| 5 day circuit out in the awesome Blue Break's plus 1 night's accommodation (Sat 17th) back at old post office for hot shower, bbq and relaxing Sunday. Yerranderie, Axehead Range, Vengeance Peninsula, Green Wattle Ck, Green Wattle Mtn, Broken Rock Range, Broken Rock Mtn, Shoobridge Mtn, Lower Green Wattle Ck, Lacy's Tableland, Green Wattle Ck, Vengeance Peninsula, Axehead Range, Yerranderie. Fantastic all up trip not to be missed.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH. | |
| Apr 13(Tue) | LANE COVE |
| Fullers Bridge, Northern side track to Fig Tree Bridge. Have lunch at or near the Hunters Hill Pub. Return via Southern side tarck to Fullers Bridge.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. | |
| Apr 17,18 (Q) | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP |
| Mt Victoria, Victoria Falls, Asgard Swamp, Asgard Head, Vallhalla Head, Upper Grose River, Mt Victoria. See Leader in Club Room. 8:18am train from Sydney Terminal.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM. | |
| Apr 17,18 | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP |
| Sat: Tree planting (holes dug by NPWS). Evening BBQ and stay overnight in Green Gully cabins as guests of NPWS. Sun: Walk to suit party. Suggest Iron Pot Hill, Galong Creek, Green Gully.
DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. | |
| Apr 18(Sun) | ROYAL NP |
| Waterfall Station, Couranga Track, Forest Island, Polona Cave.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM. | |
| Apr 24-26 (Q) | BUDAWANGS |
| Alum Fire trial, Flat Top, Castle Hill, Square Top, Foster MT, Round MT. maybe Quilitys Mt. Circuit walk starting near Nerriga with good views in the Budawangs. Starting near Nerriga.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. | |
| Apr 24-26 (Q) | KANANGRA-BOYD NP |
| Day 1: Kanangra Walls to 100 Man Cave (Ti Willa Plateau) via Cloudmaker. Day 2: 100 Man Cave, Compagnoni Pass, Gingra Creek, Kowmung Junction. Head up The Kowmung to campsite. Day 3: Gingra Track to Kanangra walls. Limit 8.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH. | |
| Apr 24-26 (Q) | KANANGRA-BOYD NP |
| Kanangra Walls, Gingra Track, Kowmung River (camp), Wonga Mountain, Lower Gangerang Range, Gentle's Pass, Gangerang Plateau (camp), Dex's Creek, Mount Cloudmaker, Gangerang Range, Kanangra Walls. Classic trip.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH. | |
| Apr 27(Tue) | NORTHERN SUBURBS |
| Gordon, Barra Brui, Middle Harbour Creek, Frenchs Creek, Borgnis Reserve, Garigal National Park, Gordon.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM/LILOING. | |
| May 1,2 (Q) | NEWNES |
| Newnes, Petries Gully. Camp on tops and return via Pipeline Track. Need to carry water. Great views from campsite.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. | |
| May 1,2 (Q) | MORTON NP |
| Wog Wog track, Corang Peak, Camping camp, return via the Goodsell Basin. A brisk morning?s walk will get us to the lunch spot below Corang peak where we can admire the extensive coastal views. The afternoon will offer the opportunity for a stroll out to Yurnga Point, or for those inclined, a relaxing afternoon in a camping cave. Return to cars the next day via the Corang river and the Goodsell Basin.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM. | |
| May 1,2 (Q) | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP |
| Mt Victoria, Victoria Falls LO, Victoria Falls, Burra Korain Flat, Grose River, Little Blue Gum, Blue Gum Forest, Govetts Creek, Junction Rock, then probably Rodriguez Pass to Govetts Leap, Blackheath. Classic longish walk that leader has not walked for some time. Probably camp at Little Blue Gum or late camp at Acacia Flat or "The Meadow".
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. | |
| May 1,2 (Q) | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP |
| Carlon's car park, Breakfast Creek, Black Horse Ridge, Mount Merrimerrigal, Splendour Rock (camp), Mobbs Swamp, Blue Dog Ridge, Coxs/Breakfast Junction, Ironmonger Spur, Ironpot Mountain, Carlons car park.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. | |
| May 2(Sun) | HAWKESBURY RIVER |
| Cowan to Hawkesbury River. Pleasant autumn walking.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM. | |
| May 4(Tue) | KU-RING-GAI CHASE NP |
| Cowan to Berowra via Berowra Waters.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. | |
| May 8,9 | SOUTH COAST |
| Gerringong, Bomaderry, Berry area. 2 Day rides, stay at Werri Beach Camping Ground (Cabin or Camp). Cycle the Country Roads in this scenic South Coast paradise. Reasonably experienced riders. BYO helmet, spare tube, high visibility clothing. Limit of 8. Day 1 approx 80km, Day 2 about 50km. Mostly flat with some hills.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/CYCLING. | |
| May 11(Tue) | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP |
| Mt Hay Road, Flat Top, The Pinnacle, Lockley Track, Mount Stead, Lockley Pylon, edge of escarpment and return, perhaps with an off-track side trips or walk along Fortress Ridge to Dr Darks Cave if time permits. Classic Grose Valley and beyond views if the weather is fine.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. | |
| May 13(Thu) | SYDNEY SUBURBS |
| Explore Nurragingy Reserve, from Doonside Station. Open Grey Box woodland, banks of Eastern Creek and other wonders of the Wild West; tracks and picnic facilities.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY. | |
| May 15-30 | FLINDERS RANGES |
| Day walks, and maybe a two-day walk. Classic outback area. Expressions of interest.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY. | |
| May 15,16 (Q) | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP |
| Linden, Linden Ridge, Mount Twiss, Dawes Ridge, Wentworth Creek, Dawes Creek, Linden Ridge. Should be good views from the end of Dawes Ridge into the heart of the Grose Wilderness. Camping near the pristine Dawes Creek. Some firetrail walking. Gaters recommended for the rest. May use a handline to get into Wentworth Creek. Party limit of 8.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH/LILOING. | |
| May 15,16 (Q) | KANANGRA-BOYD NP |
| Uni Rover Trail, Sorrow Spur, Kowmung River, Ruby Creek junction (camp), Ghosts Ridge, Uni Rover Trail.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. | |
| May 15,16 | BLUE MOUNTAINS NP |
| Sat: Tree planting (holes dug by NPWS). Evening BBQ and stay overnight in Green Gully cabins as guests of NPWS. Sun: Walk to suit party. Suggest Mt. York Road, Lawson Long Alley, Lindleyer Pass, Mt York Rd.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY. | |
| May 16-Jun 5 (Q) | LAWN HILL NP |
| Lawn Hill NP is about 200km N.W. of Mt. Isa, Qld. Trip to explore the northern end of this remote and beautiful National Park. Trip dates can be negotiated if required. Trip starts and finishes at Mt. Isa.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: ROUGH/EXPLORATORY. | |
| May 16(Sun) | NORTHERN SUBURBS |
| Thornleigh, Historic Quarry, The Jungo, Cherrybrook Lakes, The Jungo, Thornleigh.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM. | |
| May 22,23 (Q) | KANANGRA-BOYD NP |
| Batsh Camp, Kooragang Mt, Colong Causeway, Mt Colong, Squatting Rock Gap, Mt Milo, Donnelly's Ridge, Kowmung River, Broken Point (camp), Black Snake Bend, Carkeneller Ridge, Hub Mtn, Mt Mooran, Batsh Camp.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM/ROUGH. | |
| May 25(Tue) | HOMEBUSH BAY |
| Meet at Homebush Bay and ride to Botany Bay, have lunch and return to Homebush Bay. Most of the ride is on designated bike tracks with a few sections of road. The terrain is fairly level following the Cooks River catchment with not too much gear changing. Note: BYO helmet, bike, spare tube and high visibility clothing.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: EASY/MEDIUM CYCLING. | |
| May 29,30 (Q) | KANANGRA-BOYD NP |
| Loombah Plateau, Redcliffe Ridge, Hatchers Hollow, Willar Gowar, Spring Ridge, Muggerah Gowar, Loombah Plateau. Standard routes to and from classic camping spot with 750metres descent/ascent. Expect scrub on tops
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. | |
| Jun 8(Tue) | KU-RING-GAI CHASE NP |
| Cowan to Jerusalem Bay to Brooklyn via The Great North Walk Track.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. | |
| Jul 23,31 (Q) | WEST MACDONNELL RANGES NP |
| A nine day walk, from Ellery Creek to Ormiston Gorge, following the Chewings Range and including Mt Giles and some spectacular canyons. Note: This trip is already full.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: ROUGH. | |
| Jul 29-AUG 3 (Q) | CENTRAL AUSTRALIA |
| Call for expressions of interest in walking the Ellery Creek to Standley Chasm section of the Larapinta Trail. Participants will meet in Alice Springs and be transported to the track head at Ellery Creek. This is a marked track with magnificent arid country views.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. | |
| Aug-Oct 2010 | WESTERN AUSTRALIA |
| Approx. eight weeks during the wildflower season of car camping, day and overnight walks, liloing, beachcombing and snorkelling in a selection of areas such as Millstream Chichester NP, Karijini NP, Rudall River NP, Ningaloo Reef, Kennedy Range NP, Mt Augustus NP and Kalbarri NP. 4WDs of Forester standard will do most areas, big ones needed for Rudall River.
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. | |
| Aug 15,21 (Q) | WARRAMBUNGLES NP |
| Warrumbungles NP (NSW) Car camping - an enjoyable week of day walks and/or rest and relaxation in the splendid surrounds of this beautiful National Park. $5/per night, VEHICLE FEE: $7/day (unless you have a national parks' sticker).
DISTANCE: MEDIUM. TRIP GRADE: MEDIUM. | |
| Sep 1-9 | SOUTH COAST NSW |
| MIMOSA, BOURNDA & BEN BOYD NP - 3 nights at each park. Great places for short or long beach walks, canoeing, cycling, snorkeling, botanizing and bird watching. Warm water! See http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/parks/RegionSouthCoast.htm
DISTANCE: SHORT. TRIP GRADE: EASY. |