by north-north-west » Sun 21 Nov, 2021 11:07 am
Probably more people do Cape Hauy as a daywalk than as part of the circuit. Pillar is possible as an out and back via the old inland track at Fortescue Bay, but it's a very long day, albeit shorter than when I did it (before the new track) with a full pack and a gale out at the end.. My favourite, however, is Raoul.
They all have great views and it's a bit of a toss-up whether one is better than the others. Raoul also has other walk options from the start, including Shipstern and the Tunnel Bay loop, and Fortescue has both the campground and the start of the rest of the Coastal Track.
Hauy starts at the carpark at the end of the road (gravel from the highway) at Fortescue Bay. The inland track to Pillar is about 300m up the road. Raoul is a longer drive (Stormlea area) but the access road is usually in better nick than Fortescue.
All the tracks are obvious, usually well maintained and easy to follow even in diabolical conditions, but Pillar and Raoul are both very exposed to the wind.
"Mit der Dummheit kämpfen Götter selbst vergebens."