Hike from Caura Valley to Rincon Basin

It is believed that this is the route described by Charles Kinsley in 1870 in his book, At Last, on his journey to Blanchisseuse. The vegetation on the mountain slopes is known as Lower Montane Forest is 400 to 600 metres, however, along the ridge this distinguished track is endangered due to soil erosion and lack of use. On the mountain crest one can get occasional glimpses of the La Fillette coast and up in the trees are the harsh raw “ahh or creeahh” sound of the red and green macaw (Ara Chloropterus).

The trail continues north west for two kilometres and passes through broken areas of rugged terrain. Another track which originates from the Rest Hut on the El Tuchuche Caurita Ridge branches into the pathway. Further along, the trail comes to a junction where three routes are located. The one to the right diverts to Yarra River, the straight path leads to Las Cuevas and the one on the left rises to an altitude of 486 metres or 1,593 feet then descends to the Rincon Valley.

This exploration is the perfect training hike to test one’s fitness for the upcoming Hikeathon on May 13. The estimated time from Caura to the Rincon Basins is five to six hours and the distance to trek is ten kilometres.

Assembly: 7 am at Eric Williams Medical Complex, Mt Hope. Maxi pick-up to Caura with return transportation at 2 am from Rincon Village.

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