Hello bushwalking enthusiasts!

If you are new to bushwalking and want to dip your toes in with day trip, or if you're a seasoned hiker looking for an excuse to do a social walk, come along on Saturday 12 August for a walk up Mt Tennent. I'm very excited about my new multi-day hiking pack, so I want to load it up with some weight and test it out on a day trip. Anyone else keen for some training ahead of spring is welcome to join me. 

Distance: 15 km

Time: 6 hours (depending on people's fitness)

Meet: at the ANU Sport at 9:00am Saturday morning. 

Plan: 

• Meet outside ANU Sport at 9:00 am Saturday morning. 
• 30 min drive to Namadgi Visitor's Centre. 
• Lunch at/near the top. 
• Depending on how long we take walking and eating lunch, we might get back to the car around 2:30 - 4:30 ish, then half an hour back to ANU sport from there. 

What to bring: 

• trail runners or hiking shoes
• sun protection
• plenty of water
• packed lunch for a picnic at the top
• if you're after some training, feel free to join me in wearing a weighted pack

Note: Mt Tennent requires reasonable fitness. Please let me know in your registration your general fitness level/hiking experience so I can plan according to the group's needs. 

More info from Visit Canberra and Australian Hiker.