Crystal Creek Falls (top)

REGISTRATION WITH THE WALK LEADER IS ESSENTIAL

WHEN: Saturday 19th – Full day

WALK SUMMARY: this is one of our easier walks suitable for those new to bushwalking, or just wanting an easier day. You still need reasonable bushwalking fitness especially for the walk back to the Dam carpark which is the hardest part. It is still a great bushwalk with good highlights.

This walk will be a rainforest track walk from Paluma dam to Crystal Creek falls (top) via Rock Garden. Whilst a track walk, it is a rough rainforest track with tree roots, uneven footing, and rocks at times, and a few steep bits. The reward is a wonderful rainforest walk, a lookout, the rock garden, and the superb Crystal Creek Falls top section. And a great swimming hole, one of the best. We may even bush bash a short way up to Blue Lagoon.

Note that the walk from the waterfall back to the dam is the hardest part, uphill slog for 1.5 hrs (about 5 km), ascending over 200 mr (it feels like more than 200 mr ascent though). And the track is rough and uneven in several places.

You will also learn about the extensive marked track system in Paluma / Mt Spec region (over 100 km of marked walking tracks), the track markers, and other good info on track walks in the area

WHEN:
Saturday 19th September
Meet: 8:45 am for 9:00am departure at Paluma Dam
Return: by 4pm to allow time to drive down the range before the Paluma Rd closes for roadworks at 6pm

WHAT TO BRING:
- Enclosed footwear suitable for bush tracks
- Daypack with food / snacks for the day
- 2 lt water (refill from creek if required, but treat / filter your refill, or carry more water)
- Personal first aid kit
- Insect repellent
- Sun protection: hat, sunscreen, long clothing
- Electrolytes (optional but recommenced - use a brand that you are familiar with and sits well in your tummy)
- Hiking pole can be handy for some

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

WALK LEADER, INFO and REGISTRATION
Walk leader is Keith.
To discuss suitability, to register or for more information please contact [email protected] and we will get back to you asap. It is advisable to contact the club asap as registrations will close Friday midday.

There is limited car park space at the dam carpark, if large crowd we may have to restrict numbers. Members will have priority.

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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. 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, have/meet conditions /restrictions listed in QLD Health Directives, please do not attend club activities. 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 QORF 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.