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          • The Sim Collection – Central Coast
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oliverd :-)

From my first mountain peak at the age of 10 (or so I am told), I've been looking for the next hill or mountain to climb!
Horseshoe Bend at sunset
USA Arizona

Enjoying sunset over Horseshoe Bend

A very popular walk in north Arizona, the short trail to the spectacular lookout over Horseshoe Bend is best done early or late in the day.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsNovember 7, 2022 ago
028A5463 Shoshone Point - a short hike to a secluded Grand Canyon lookout
USA Arizona

Shoshone Point – a short hike to a secluded Grand Canyon lookout

The short and easy hike to Shoshone Point leads to an interesting rock formation and a spectacular and secluded viewpoint over the Grand Canyon.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsOctober 24, 2022 ago
028A5098 1 A short and varied loop to Barker Dam in Joshua Tree
USA California

A short and varied loop to Barker Dam in Joshua Tree

The Barker Dam trail is a relatively short and easy loop hike that goes to the Barker Dam (Big Horn Dam), which was built in 1900 to provide water for cattle.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsOctober 19, 2022 ago
028A5037 Hiking to Arch Rock and Heart Rock in Joshua Tree
USA California

Hiking to Arch Rock and Heart Rock in Joshua Tree

A popular hike in Joshua Tree National Park, this short trail visits two rock formations – Arch Rock and the distinctively shaped Heart Rock.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsOctober 12, 2022 ago
028A4996 1 The short Cholla Cactus Garden loop in Joshua Tree National Park
USA California

The short Cholla Cactus Garden loop in Joshua Tree National Park

A very short hike in Joshua Tree National Park, the Cholla Cactus Garden trail is a short loop through a dense stand of the unusual teddybear cholla.

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsOctober 8, 2022 ago
028A5229 Spectacular Joshua Tree views from Ryan Mountain
USA California

Spectacular Joshua Tree views from Ryan Mountain

One of the most popular hikes in Joshua Tree National Park, Ryan Mountain delivers spectacular 360-degrees views. The steep trail is best hiked at sunrise or sunset!

By oliverd :-), 3 yearsOctober 8, 2022 ago
AWAT4297 LR An easy loop bushwalk along the Muogamarra Bird Gully Walk
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

An easy loop bushwalk along the Muogamarra Bird Gully Walk

A relatively short and easy ranger-guided bushwalk at Muogamarra, the Bird Gully Walk descends into a valley where it crosses Muogamarra Creek. You’ll see wildflowers, birdlife and some Aboriginal grinding grooves.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsSeptember 8, 2022 ago
AWAT4722 LR An early morning walk along the Wedgewood Fire Trail in Cowan
Australia Hornsby NSW Sydney - North

An early morning walk along the Wedgewood Fire Trail in Cowan

The relatively unknown Wedgewood Fire Trail in Cowan ends at a large rock platform, which offers filtered bush views. It’s not the most exciting trail, but offers some great wildflower displays in Spring.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsSeptember 4, 2022 ago
AWAT4564 LR Wildflowers and caves on the way to Sheep Trig in the Tollagong Range
Australia NSW Western Sydney & Blue Mountains

Wildflowers and caves on the way to Sheep Trig in the Tollagong Range

A long day bushwalk along ridges towards the Sheep Trig, deep in the Wollemi National Park. The route passes some cool sandstone formations and masses of post-bushfire wildflowers.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsAugust 26, 2022 ago
AWAT2700 LR Exploring waterfalls and waterholes along Green Point Creek
Australia Central Coast NSW Patonga

Exploring waterfalls and waterholes along Green Point Creek

A short but very picturesque walk along Green Point Creek near Pearl Beach, which passes a waterfall and tranquil waterhole.

By oliverd :-), 4 yearsAugust 19, 2022 ago

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