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22 Dec 2019: Upper Ferntree Gully to Lilydale
Photos:
Robert Ian Mair
We all assembled at the Upper Ferntree Gully...
After the short warm-up from the station we...
We took the scenic approach before the...
Like a locomotive in action we chugged our...
There were audible sights of relief when we...
A quick check of the maps and we were ready...
One tree Hill looked peaceful after the...
We were moving with ease in the cooler...
The surrounding bush alternated between...
... lush glades and tree-ferns.
By the time we reached Ferndale Road there...
The easy walking along Ferndale Road allowed...
A sharp turn and we were into the bush...
Lunch stop was finally called and we settled...
The tree-fern canopy above was soothing as...
With lunch over some of the group doubled...
Those continuing to Lilydale faced the...
The views across the suburbs towards the CBD...
Our descent from the summit took us along...
The delightfully rustic Mechanics Track...
Bartlett Track passed by some forest giants...
More tree-ferns and the lush green belied...
The multi-use tracks were popular.
Olinda Creek flowed gently by our side.
When required we made use of mountain bike...
A section alongside the disused Mt Evelyn...
Finally at the former Mt Evelyn Station on...
The features of the Rail Trail kept our...
Cuttings too were strong reminders of a past...
Leaving the Rail Trail at the overpass...
