Mount Barney East Circuit

Starting from the Yellow Pinch Carpark, this circuit walk takes you to the eastern peak of Mount Summit via the South East Ridge Track, then descends via the Peasants Ridge Track, visiting multiple lookouts and campsites along the way. If you want to have a challenging experience that’ll reward you with an exceptional experience throughout, this is a must-do hike for you. Explore the eucalypt forest as you make your way up the South Ridge and enjoy the scenery as it gets better and better. Stop and savor the unimpeded 360 views from the peak, you have earned them. The dense forest teems with wildlife, and you can come across a picturesque view of colourful wildflowers at any time. There are multiple campsites on track for you to make this a multi-day journey(Rum Jungle, Forestry, Burbank etc.). Note that the track involves lots of technical rock scrambling, and is recommended only for experienced hikers in groups. Hiking poles can help you a lot during the descent, and grippy trekking shoes are a must. Start real early if you aren’t planning to stay the night. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Warning
This journey requires significant bushwalking experience, specialised equipment and navigation skills.
Please ensure you and your group well prepared and equiped for this journey.

Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-28.2823852,152.7326638)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Mount Lindesay Highway, 13, 16 Turn on to Boonah - Rathdowney Road, 93, 16 then drive for 7 km Turn left onto Upper Logan Road and drive for another 3 km Keep right onto Upper Logan Road and drive for another 950 m Turn left onto Upper Logan Road and drive for another 7.9 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Yellow Pinch Carpark on Upper Logan Road(320 metres southwest of crossing over Logan River), head towards the gate along the dirt path, moving directly away from the toilet(s). Head around/over the gate and continue on Upper Logan Road as it meanders down south for about 1.02kms(1020 metres), then turn right at the intersection to join the South East Ridge Track. Stay on the said track as it leads you deeper into the woodland to continue along Mount Barney East Circuit(counterclockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Upper Logan Road.
	After another 20 m (at the intersection of Yellow Pinch Trail & Upper Logan Road) continue straight, to head along Upper Logan Road. There is a toilet (about 115 m back from the start). This toilet is male and female. After 115 m pass the "Mt Barney Trails". After another 25 m head through/around the gate. After another 620 m head through/around the gate. After another 4 m (at the intersection of Yellow Pinch Trail & Upper Logan Road) continue straight, to head along Upper Logan Road.
	After another 330 m (at the intersection of Upper Logan Road & South East Ridge) turn right, to head along South East Ridge (a walking track). After another 70 m pass the "South East Ridge Summit Route" (on your left). After another 115 m cross the ford. After another 1.4 km (at the intersection of South East Ridge & Old South East Ridge) continue straight, to head along South East Ridge. After another 2 km (at the intersection of Logans Ridge & South East Ridge) continue straight, to head along Logans Ridge. After another 35 m come to the viewpoint (9 m on your right). After another 35 m come to the "Mount Barney East Peak".
	After another 6 m (at the intersection of Eastern Summit Track & Mezzanine Ridge) continue straight, to head along Eastern Summit Track. After another 700 m come to the "Old Hut Site". W:www.nprsr.qld.gov.au Campsite managed byDepartment of National Parks, Sport and Racing. There is a fee to use this campsite.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you to the western peak of Mount Barney. Take this side trip if you have spare time(at least an hour) to conquer both peaks in one hike! To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip veer left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 50 m (at the intersection of Western Summit Track & Eastern Summit Track) veer left, to head along Peasants Ridge (South Ridge). After another 50 m come to the "Rum Jungle". W:www.nprsr.qld.gov.au Campsite managed byDepartment of National Parks, Sport and Racing. There is a fee to use this campsite. After another 2.5 km (at the intersection of Peasants Ridge (South Ridge) & Mezzanine Ridge) continue straight, to head along Peasants Ridge (South Ridge). After another 920 m (at the intersection of Upper Logan Road & Cronan Creek Trail) continue straight, to head along Upper Logan Road (a vehicle track). After another 40 m pass the "South Ridge Summit Route". After another 245 m (at the intersection of Upper Logan Road & Old South East Ridge) continue straight, to head along Upper Logan Road. After another 240 m come to the "Forestry". W:parks.des.qld.gov.au Campsite managed byQueensland Parks and Wildlife Service. There is a fee to use this campsite. Open fires are not allowed. After another 630 m come to the "Burbank". W:parks.des.qld.gov.au Campsite managed byQueensland Parks and Wildlife Service. There is a fee to use this campsite. Open fires are not allowed. After another 530 m cross the ford (about 25 m long) After another 110 m head through/around the gate. After another 15 m continue straight, to head along Upper Logan Road. After another 810 m (at the intersection of Upper Logan Road & South East Ridge) continue straight, to head along Upper Logan Road.
	After another 330 m (at the intersection of Upper Logan Road & Yellow Pinch Trail) continue straight, to head along Upper Logan Road. After another 640 m pass the "Mt Barney Trails". After another 8 m (at the intersection of Upper Logan Road & Yellow Pinch Trail) continue straight, to head along Upper Logan Road.
	After another 20 m come to the end.

This optional side trip takes you to the western peak of Mount Barney. Take this side trip if you have spare time(at least an hour) to conquer both peaks in one hike!

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Peasants Ridge (South Ridge) & Western Summit Track Start heading along Western Summit Track (a walking track).
	Continue another 440 m to find Mount Barney West Peak at the end. "Mount Barney West Peak". Turn around and retrace your steps back the 440 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Mount Barney East Circuit - Southeast ascent, South (Peasants) descent

Grading

	Class 5/6 Very challenging
Length	12.5 km
Time	6 h 30 min, 10 h to 2 days

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Very steep and difficult rock scrambles (5/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	High level of bushwalking experience recommended (5/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There are 4 on route, on average they are 2.5 km apart with the largest gap of 5.4 km.

Toilet: There is one -96 m back from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-96 m	[toilet]
Camp site	5.4 km	Old Hut Site
Camp site	5.5 km	Rum Jungle
Camp site	9.4 km	Forestry
Camp site	10 km	Burbank

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Boonah Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Saturday 14 September
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Sunday 15 September
  
  8°C → 26°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  The chance of fog inland in the early morning. Mostly sunny day. Slight chance of a shower in the evening. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:30am to 2:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
  
  Monday 16 September
  
  7°C → 24°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h tending southeasterly in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 6 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Tuesday 17 September
  
  6°C → 25°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of morning fog. Slight chance of a shower along the coastal fringe, near zero chance elsewhere. Light winds becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 11 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Wednesday 18 September
  
  8°C → 27°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  The chance of morning fog. Mostly sunny day. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to high 20s.
  
  Thursday 19 September
  
  7°C → 30°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Friday 20 September
  
  8°C → 31°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Saturday 21 September
  
  9°C → 32°C
  Mostly sunny.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Mount Barney National Park alerts
  Upcoming planned burns (update)
  The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will be undertaking planned burns in this park over the coming months as part of the fire management program for the area. Affected parks: Venman Bushland National Park; Daisy Hill Conservation Park; Plunkett Conservation Park and Wickham National Park; Mount Barney National Park; Moogerah Peaks National Park
  
  Alert kindly provided by © Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service

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