Either meet at Toowoomba at 7.00am (see below) or the Flinders Plum Picnic area at 8.30am.
Best suited for fitter people as it's the tallest peak in the Greater Brisbane region (approx 635m) and is rugged and challenging with some steep sections, boulder hopping and rock scramblings.
We'll head off from Flinders Plum Picnic area and after about five or ten minutes, we'll reach an area with a large rock cliff feature with a lookout. Continuing on, the track is easy to follow, steep in sections and sometimes loose and rocky underfoot. As you gain altitude, the track progresses through a variety of landscapes with a different view each time you stop to have a rest, which makes the hike really interesting and rewards the hiker for the energy being expended.
Before you reach the summit, the track drops down into a gully and works its way around to the southern side below the peak. The drop in temperature and the increase in humidity is noticeable immediately. Here, there’s a short section of more serious rock scrambling and climbing, then up onto the top where you can enjoy the panoramic views.
With the help of gravity, the return trip down the mountain is a bit quicker. We'll take care to keep to the ridge so that we make sure we don’t take any detours on the way back down.
In a nutshell - The highlights of Flinders Peak are the boulder-hopping, scrambling and views. If you are looking for a good challenging hike not far from Ipswich and Brisbane, this mountain is definitely has a “remote” feeling to it which really adds to the adventure!
Need to know - Allow 3-6 hours return for this hike. Hiking boots or trail running shoes are recommended. Before heading up Flinders Peak, don’t forget to take plenty of water and lunch, snacks and a camera.
CARPOOL - Meet 7.00am at The Range Shopping Centre Carpark near the charity bins outside the medical centre nearest Burke/James St roundabout
Cost: $10*/person - numbers limited to 16. Led by Bob Harvey.
Rules of the day
If you do come:
* Be sun smart - slip, slop, slap
* Bring water and food
Please do not attend if:
* You are unwell in any way
* You don't like walking!
Level 1 - Wander around Queens Park for 30 mins, fairly flat.
Level 2 - Crows Nest Falls, Ravensbourne National Park 45 - 90 mins, moderate inclines
Level 3 - Picnic Point, Cranley Escarpment, Mount Peel, 1 - 2 hours, up to 6km with some long hills
Level 4 - Jubilee/Redwood Park 3 - 4 hours, approx 12km some long steep hills
Level 5 - Day walk at Mount Barney or Mount Warning Steel hills 6+ hours
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