The 5 Trigs Circuit is Back
4 Walking Sessions, 5 Trig Points and a new cracker of a walking circuit for you to do again and again!
Get ready for varied terrain, incredible views, and the best company.
What Do I Get When I Join?
See some incredibly beautiful parts of Tasmania
Get fit outdoors with great company
Guided walking program with a qualified Personal Trainer
35kms of guided walking exercise
Build stamina with 4 x 2 hour sessions of constant walking
No special equipment required
Learn interesting facts about the area as you go
Starts Saturday
25th March 2023
Do you enjoy walking and being out in nature?
Are you keen to improve your walking fitness?
Want to increase your fitness this Autumn?
Would you like to improve your knowledge and skills to help you be more confident in the outdoors?
About the Course:
The 35km 5 Trigs Circuit visits the eastern and western sides of the Tamar Valley. By the time you are done, you will have covered a variety of old and new urban areas, streets, roads, trails and untracked areas. On a clear day, the views from 4 of the 5 Trig Points are amazing!
Trig Points are situated on hill tops so they can be seen easily. As a result, there are some decent hill climbs and descents to cover in the 5 Trigs Circuit. In total, there’s 871m of elevation to get up and down – that’s on top of your 35km walked.
Each session covers about 12km and takes approximately 2 hours each. On the flatter sections, we’ll cover more territory. Where there are more hills, we’ll have more elevation but less distance.
Who is leading this program?
John Ralph is the owner of Ascent Fitness and leads walking fitness programs in urban, trail and mountain environments.
Whether getting ready for distance walking events, pacing out some trail running routes, or just enjoying walking outdoors more, John has had great success in encouraging walkers to become fitter for life, more skilled to stay safe in the outdoors and more confident in the next adventure of their own.
Transport Info
The participants are asked to assist with transportation for each walk. Prior to the session volunteers will be called for, and vehicles are left at the end point. When the course is going near your house or close to where you come into Launceston, that’s the best time to put your hand up!
The group completes the session and are driven back to the start point. Each session commences where the previous session ended. To participate in the car shuffle, you must wear a mask.
What is a Trig Point?
Trignometric Points (Trig Points for short) are fixed structures whose locations are very accurately measured. They are used for lots of things from accurately marking boundaries, to measuring the size of the earth.
They often worked in a series, with one being visible from the next. This meant sticking them on hills. Although Launceston would have had more Trig Points than are there today, there are 5 around the Greater Launceston area that we can get to.
So, we designed a circuit that visits all of them and it turned out to be quite fantastic!
It’s time to commit! Registration is easy – see below, or contact John with any questions.
Key Dates
4 x 2 hour Saturday morning sessions starting March 25th 2023, visiting Trig Points in St Leonards, Ravenswood, Riverside, Trevallyn and West Launceston.
Your last Saturday morning Trig Point adventure is 22nd April 2023, noting we will be skipping Easter Saturday.
Sessions start at 7.30am on:
25th March
1st April
15th April
22nd April
Please allow time to travel back to the start point.
Please note: This program includes extended periods of exercise and on uneven ground. Please consult your GP if you are unsure as to your suitability for this exercise.
There will be a First Aid Kit coming along but you can help by bringing a couple of blister covers with you. Band-Aid Tough Strips and Compeed are highly recommended.
Am I ready for this?
For the length of the walk toilet stops are an esential part of an enjoyable day out! There are four public toilets along the way, but our strong advice is to be as prepared as you can be before we start.
Please note: if you have any challenging bowel conditions (temporary or chronic), this group activity may not be suitable for you.
If walking 35km in 8 hours (broken up over 4 sessions) is a considerable step up from where your fitness is right now, or if you have any underlying health issues that can be exacerbated by 8 hours of exercise, speak with your GP before registering. You can also book in with John for a walking fitness test – this is a great way to find out where your fitness is and find out if you’re up for it. Just Message John Here for more info!
I’m in! What does it cost?
The full program fee covering all 4 sessions (approx 2 hours per session) is $290 payable with registration.
Complete the registration form with your payment below to commit to fitness and secure your spot in the next 5 Trigs Walking Circuit challenge.
Register for the 5 Trigs Walking Circuit Here:
We can’t wait to help get you achieve greater fitness over the next few months.
Register below to secure your spot and make payment.
Please call John on 0409 412 590 if you have any questions.
