Oxfam Trailwalker Australia

Setting off from Maiala picnic ground car park at Mt Glorious, you will take your first steps in the D’Aguilar National Park as you head down Joyners Ridge Road. Enjoy the rainforest as you descend towards England Creek Road and take a deep breath before climbing your way up the challenging Goodes Road. Don’t forget to take the time to enjoy the glorious views west towards Lake Wivenhoe. When you arrive at the top you have made it to Dundas Road, Checkpoint 1.

Section 1 map

You will begin your descent from 600m above sea level and head south along Cabbage Tree Range Road to an elevation of 100m. You will climb the long haul back up rugged Taylors Break, before turning left onto Double Break. From here you will continue to climb up to 500m above sea level until you reach Hammermeister Road, Checkpoint 2.

Section 2 map

After a short walk along the bitumen of Forestry Road the trail joins Light Line Road heading south; from here you will be walking along the ridge line of Boombana Knob. You will enjoy a slow descent from Boombana Knob to the northern tip of Lake Manchester. Taking North Lake Manchester Road along the west side of the lake, keep an eye out for snakes enjoying the sunshine on the trail. As you walk past the log cabin by the lake, don’t let the beautiful scenery distract you, keep going until you reach Lake Manchester recreation area for a well deserved rest.

Section 3 map

Heading around the south side of Lake Manchester the trail will take you past horse paddocks and along the aptly named Creek Road. Dip your toes in one of the many creek crossings along Creek Road before the final 4km of this section, which includes a steep descent of 100m over a single kilometre. Don’t worry, you will make it back while ascending 240m over the last 3km of this section before arriving at the final bush checkpoint at Scrub Road storm shelter.

Section 4 map

Heading north east along Scrub Road, you will head across the creek crossing before climbing out towards Mount Nebo Road. Treading carefully along the steep ups and downs of Mt Nebo Road Break, you will soon find yourself crossing Mt Nebo Road and descending Leo’s and Dam breaks. You will then conquer one final climb before turning right and descending into the wonderful Bellbird Grove, Checkpoint 5.

Section 5 map

A steep climb out of Bellbird Grove will see you crossing back over Mt Nebo Road and walking carefully along the steep hills of Mt Nebo Road Break. Turning south along Centre Road the trail heads to the Enoggera Reservoir. Leaving the fire trails and walking through more urban areas you will wind your way through Enoggera Creek trails and arrive at Corra-Mulling Park in The Gap, Checkpoint 6.

Section 6 map

Leaving Corra-Mulling Park you will walk through the most urban section of the trail. Reaching the end of Moggill Road you will undertake your penultimate climb to Samuel Griffiths Drive before winding your way back down along the Jacksonia Trail. You will take one final journey along the house-lined streets before picking up the beautiful trails approaching the summit of Mt Coot-tha. Then it is just one final challenge to scale the Reservoir Trail before descending to the Finish line at JC Slaughter Falls.

Section 7 map