Mt Clare Shedley Loop Walk

Weather forecast for the next 4 days is for rain, rain and more rain. I have always admitted to being a fair weather hiker. But the tall trees beckoned, and with raincoats and umbrella, we were ready for the 11km hike at 8am, taking the wrong turn mileage included.

It is always special being on a hike. However, there is a special exhilaration being amongst the tall trees. The retro tingle trees with their bell bottom trunks, the straight and majestic karri, the gossamer sheoks, and the many colourful wildflowers. The feeling and privilege of being in this forest is indescribable. Bonus was having the track to ourselves, except for a couple laden with big packs to spend many nights on the Bibbulman. They were heading in the opposite direction, so our paths crossed for only a few seconds. As we climbed Mt Clare, the tall trees disappeared and vista opened up to short eucalypts trees and scraggy shurbs. Grace even spotted enamel orchids and many stylidiums, trigger flowers.Read more