VTH3# 1206

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​1 MARCH 2026
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NÚI CHỨA CHAN, DONG NAI

Hares: Live trail by Chippy, Secs, Bull Ant
​Hash Flashers: Chippy, Kelvin
Ringmaster: NA
Report: Secs

Weather: Sunny, occasional cloud cover, fresh breezes.
Hash Cash: 8 am run fees Secs, Bull Ant @ Mr. C’s Speakeasy, Tàu, 3b Lê Ngọc Hân, Ward 1.
Total Hashers: 39
Trail:  Two and a half hour bus journey to Khu du lịch núi Chứa Chan. Cable car passes acquired and distributed by Chippy. 10 minute cable car ride to half way point at 470m above sea level. Chalk Talk by Secs: “Follow the well trodden mountain path to the summit at 873m and then return the same way. When you arrive at the cable car station, take a right turn and then follow the multitude of steps back down through many shops, restaurants and temples. Meet back at the carpark no later than 4:30pm” 

That was the plan, however, as we started to scale the mountain using the usual trail we were diverted to take a newly cut trail through ancient bamboo. This was due to excavation work taking place which appeared to be clearing the way for a new road being built from the bottom of the mountain to the top. This new trail felt a bit longer and certainly a lot tougher than the previous trail. However, our Hasher managed to get the final destination - the height marker nestled in a clearing in the bamboo. The view was missing and the GPS indicated it was only 800m above sea-level instead of the 837m summit before. 
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Highlights: 

• Superb views from paragliding launch pad
• Meeting many like minded hikers on their up and down the mountain
• Many photo opportunities from the summit at 837m
• Variety of interesting shops, restaurants on the way down the steps
• Delicious, freshly cooked fried banana stalls

Down Down: Car park near Khu du lịch núi Chứa Chan in the shade of the busRefreshments: Pork bahn mi, water melon, fried bananas, Saigon Chill, softies, mineral water.
Circle: As time was against us there was no circle this week.
On on on: Mr C’s Speakeasy pub, 3A Lê Ngọc Hân.Next week: Watch this space, Zalo, facebook page @VungTauHHH and direct emails for details of next week’s trail
​PLEASE REMEMBER: We can all help to keep run fees as low as possible by cancelling registration if suddenly unable to attend (the committee can then order a smaller/cheaper bus and fewer meals if necessary).
“On On”

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