Popran NP: Mt Olive, Hominy Creek, Emerald Pool, 248 Trail

This turned out to be a “Goldilocks” walk which explained the turn out of 21 keen walkers. Goldilocks as in Not too far to drive; Not too far to walk; Not too hot; Not too cold; Not too wet! Bonuses were good chatting (talk about a noisy mob!), early finish and great after walks venue. Negatives were 2 snakes sighted, one red bellied black and one tiger/brown. Both big!!

From meeting point at Mangrove Mountain Store we condensed into 5 cars and made our way to trackhead. First up visit to Mt Olive for expansive views including iconic Mt Yengo, then on to Mt Olive fire trail as far as the turn off for Hominy Creek. At the creek crossing, turned downstream for a short distance to Emerald Pool and the rock platforms beyond where morning tea was enjoyed in the sunshine.

Next up continued on our circuit before taking a left hand turn on 248 Trail to more expansive rock platforms with views to Ironbark Creek. Early lunch here before retracing our steps to the main fire trail and returning to our start point with another rock platform with aboriginal engravings along the way.

Undid car pooling and then proceeded to Mangrove Mountain Memorial Club for refreshments. Thanks John and Di for delicious chips!! Good day had by all. Welcome to Melanie and Marilia. Hope you both enjoyed your day and we see you again soon. Thanks all, David and Val.