Thark Ridge Track Reroute

Tuesday 17 January 2012

The reroute for the start of Thark Ridge was reviewed and adjusted to make use of the best ground conditions.  The work done was from the western end and close to 500 metres cut.  Rocks were used to harden a small section over a drainage line at the far western end.  The final part remaining was reassessed and a more direct route found, with only a very small and easy rock traverse involved. It is about 230 metres then joins one of the existing pads for another 170 metres to the car park.  The optional way is longer by 50 metres.

The remaining work is scheduled for 25 January.

Before and After photos, showing that not a lot of vegetation had to be removed to make the new track