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Fri 21 Jun, 2019 8:16 am
When was the last time any of you used the old track to pine valley hut? It started before the bowling green coming from Bert Nichols.
Fri 21 Jun, 2019 3:14 pm
It was a shortcut.
Fri 21 Jun, 2019 3:39 pm
In the 90's. I imagine it's anything but a shortcut now?
Fri 21 Jun, 2019 4:17 pm
'89 (my first OT trip). It was a good route, but I'd guess it's invisible now. I don't know how much time it really saved for people walking in from the North, but it was enough to be worthwhile at the time.
Sat 22 Jun, 2019 7:19 am
Ok, so its been closed for 20 years at least? I agree, it wouldn't be a shortcut now!
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