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2016 BIBBULMUN TRACK JOURNAL
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About The Bibbulmun: September 25-October 23
The Bibbulmun Track is a 623mi/1,002km trail that runs near the Southwest coast of Australia from Kalamunda (near Perth) to Albany. This well blazed trail travels through many national parks and state forests with various terrain that ranges from dense forest to beautiful coastland. There are many free shelters and towns along the way, so this trail is welcomed to many whether they be end-to-enders, weekenders, or day hikers. Despite and abnormally rainy experience, it was quite the relaxing hike. The best word to describe it is pleasant. It was the perfect opportunity for me to wind down from the more rugged and draining hikes of the previous few months. The solitude and peace on this trail is incredibly unique for one so near civilization. The track goes through every resupply town, which is also rare to find. I highly recommend it! It may not have the most spectacular scenery for most of it, but it somehow wins the heart of everyone that hikes it for the pleasant experience. Know that most who hike this track choose to hike hut to hut in almost double the time that I chose to do this track, and enjoy a relaxed experience of not having to hike full days.
BASE PACK WEIGHT: 12lbs. 15.4oz.
Before The Hike
During The Hike
Day 1: First Day, More Kangaroos!
Day 2: Spring On The Bibbulmun
Day 3: Leading A Sheltered Life
Day 4: Just What I’ve Needed
Day 5: Over The Hills
Day 6: I’m Not Losing This Umbrella!
Day 7: Nero To Dwellingup
Day 8: Riding The Waves
Day 9: Going For It
Day 10: To Collie Sans Rain Pants
Day 11: Pleasant Is The Word
Day 12: Shelter Hopping
Day 13: Raining Down To Balingup
Day 14: Not Quite Embracing The Squish
Day 15: Halfway There!
Day 16: Claustrophobic Rollercoaster
Day 17: Half-Day To Pemberton
Day 18: A Day On Edge
Day 19: Capitalizing On A Great Day
Day 20: Taking The High Road
Day 21: Not So Pleasant
Day 22: I’ve Reached The Coast!
Day 23: The Tingle Hustle
Day 24: Beautiful Day, Peaceful Bay
Day 25: Earning Those Views
Day 26: A Day To Denmark
Day 27: Just The Ending I Hoped For
Day 28: Easy Breezy Day
Day 29: The Finish In Albany
After The Hike
Day 1: On To The Next One
October 24th Cape Leeuwin/Southern Terminus(0)-Just N of Quarry Bay (1.2) Mileage: 1.2mi/2km I was naturally up early, which I anticipated happening, so I made scrambled eggs with onions, cheese, and tomatoes out of the half dozen I bought yesterday. I was more hungry...