Foxlees Lookout, Upper Gold Creek and Mt Leach (Mt Spec region)

SUNDAY 14 February 2021

REGISTRATION WITH THE WALK LEADER IS ESSENTIAL. PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW.

RATED: Hard.
Off-track walking involving rock hopping on slippery rocks, walking in creek and on banks, negotiating obstacles. Good balance, agility and fitness required.

DESCRIPTION
This is an explorative walk. We'll start on track from the dam, and walk on-track for about 3 hrs to Foxlees Lookout. Then we'll leave the track network, find the start of upper Gold Creek, and have an adventure down the creek to Gold Creek Falls before re-join the track network. The walk back to the dam will be 2hrs on-track.
If we have two groups, then the fast group will go back to Mt Leach via the ridgeline, then 3 hrs on track back to the carpark.

WHAT TO BRING
- Water: min. 2L and refill from creek or 4L for the full day. **see below info.
- Clothing: full long sleeve and long pants are recommended. Many members also wear fingerless gloves.
- Enclosed footwear. Shoes that can get wet are appropriate eg runners. Leather is not a good option.
- Food for the day
- Hat, sunscreen and insect repellent
- Usual bushwalking gear
- Personal first aid kit including a compression bandage and blister kit is recommended.

** Water: if you are uncomfortable using creek water for drinking water refill (after treating suitably), then carry 4L min for the day, or more to suit your requirements. Note that the club recommends that any natural water sources must be suitably treated before consumption.

COST
Non members = $5 walk fee for insurance
Must be over 18years to participate

WALK LEADER, INFO and REGISTRATION
Walk leader is Luen
To discuss suitability, to register or for more information please contact Luen on [email protected].

WALK DETAILS
Meet time: 0800 Paluma Village Green (cnr Mt Spec Rd and Smith Cres, adjacent to the Community Centre)
Return time: 5pm at Dam

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Please note:
To protect the privacy of club officials, walk leaders, property owners or sensitive areas, contact details and some locations won't be published on Facebook or website or be given out via private message. Please contact the club via email and we will respond ASAP.

On some activities, walker numbers may be limited to promote the safety and enjoyment of all, due to location size and ability to socially distance or to reduce our environmental impact at some locations.

COVID-19
Please do not attend if you are unwell, have symptoms or meet any conditions imposed as per Qld Government. Social distancing and self managed hygiene practices are strongly encouraged, and the club will not be organising car pooling opportunities at present. The club is cognisant of the Outdoors Queensland COVID SAFE PLAN for Outdoor Recreation Providers. On some walks, as noted above, numbers may be limited.

We hope to see you on a walk soon.