Redland Bushwalkers

Cedar Creek and Love Falls, Samford (MDW F4 T5)
2021-10-29 07:00 - 15:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Andy Williams Park, Cedar Creek Rd Cedar Creek QLD 4520 Australia, Brisbane, AU
Cedar Creek, Love Falls, South D’Aguilar National Park.
Meet at John Scott Park, Samford at 7am. From here we will drive 10-15mins to the end of Cedar Creek Rd.
Friday 29/10 is a public holiday traffic should be easier crossing the city.
This walk starts off walking along the side of the creek. But soon turns into rock hopping and walking on and up and around large slabs of rock. Interspersed with more rock hopping and some trails on the sides of the creek and will all depend on the water level as to how much rock hopping is involved. There are numerous rock pools along the way and there are a few places where you will have to scramble up some rocks,most have good foot and hand and holds.
We will make our way to the base of love Falls then to the right we will climb up a fairly steep 50 meter dirt track to the top of the falls. Once we have had a refreshment break we return via the same track back to our cars. All up I expect this to take around five hours as we will take numerous breaks to enjoy the beautiful creek.If it is wet Or has been raining heavily that week the walk will be cancelled and be replaced with something more suitable to the weather Conditions.Bring snacks/lunch. Poles if you use them. Good grippy shoes.Will arrange carpooling once I see who signs up.
If interested signup via meetup or text Amanda 0401017941

Mount Cotton (SDW T3 F3)
2021-10-28 06:30 - 09:30 | East Escarpment Conservation Area, 634-640 W Mount Cotton Rd, Sheldon, AU
Want to improve your hill climbing fitness so you are ready to climb Mount Maroon, Mount Greville and Flinders Peak when the cooler weather returns? Then come and join me on my regular walk up Mount Cotton, the only significant high ground in the Redlands. The walk is 7.5 km and 400 m of vertical ascent, and usually takes 2.5 hours including a well earned rest on top for breakfast/morning tea with a view (Glasshouse Mountains, Moreton Island and Straddie on a clear day)
Start time varies with the season, currently it is a 6.30 am start at Gate 5 (aka the green box). The walk is on fire trails with one small section of track, but its slippery on steep sections so walking poles are advised if you have them, more care required if you don’t.
Dogs are allowed (I take mine) as long as it is kept on a lead and you bring bags to pick up after your dog.
Sign up via Meetup and check your Meetup messages before leaving home, as I will cancel at short notice and rearrange for another day if rain is forecast.
Bring 2L of drinking water, a sun hat, sunscreen and breakfast/morning tea if you want when we reach the picnic table at the top.
