Redland BushwalkersA group of friendly, like minded people who enjoy a variety of activities in the great outdoors.
Redland Bushwalkers
This walk will be ‘on the way’ to the Christmas camp weekend at Kenilworth, however non-camping participants are welcome to join just for the day.
An approximately 12km circuit walk from Mapleton Falls Lookout to Ubajee Walkers Camp Lookout and back, taking 4-5 hours at a relaxed pace, including rest stops.
We start off from the splendid Mapleton Falls Lookout, and then follow the track through an area of lush remnant subtropical rainforest, down a short backroad past some farmland, and across Delicia Road into Mapleton National Park. We pass through another section of rainforest before breaking out into an open forest of tall straight blackbutts.
We will be following the Sunshine Coast Great Hinterland Walk, now along the wide forestry trails out to Ubajee walkers camp and lookout where we will have lunch. (Basic toilet facility here).
We return on the forestry trails around the loop and along a section of Delicia Road, back into Mapleton Falls National Park and back to the carpark.
Total elevation gain 308m. The trail is undulating, with a couple of steeper down and up sections, but nothing too technical. There is a creek crossing in the latter part of the loop, which if there has been recent rainfall may be a shin-deep wade-across.
Bring the usual daywalk gear, plenty of water, lunch, boots, rain jacket. Poles are not strictly necessary unless you prefer in general to use them. Insect repellent is strongly recommended for the resident population of leeches!
Parking is fairly limited at Mapleton Falls Lookout, and it may be necessary to carpool from Mapleton village centre. This can be organised closer to the time – keep an eye on the comments section below!
Sign up on Meetup or contact Leah (0499234606).