Gold Creek Ridge Circuit

Starting from Gold Creek Reservoir Carpark at the end of Gold Creek Road, Brookfield, this walk takes you on a circuit on the ridges around Gold Creek Reserve via Gold Creek Boundary Road and South Boundary Road tracks. If you’re looking for a scenic ridge circuit around a reservoir that’s going to give your legs a challenge, look no further. With wide fire trails throughout the track, you’ll be able to run or ride a bike without worrying too much about safely taking over a fellow hiker/rider. This is also helpful if you’re going to take your time and enjoy the scenery. Constant birdsong will accompany you regardless of the speed you’re travelling, but you may want to slow down to spot the colorful orchids on ironbark trees. You may be welcomed by a nice breeze along the ridges as well. Remember to take plenty of water(at least 3L), especially in the warmer months. Sunscreen and insect repellent usage is recommended. Keep an eye out for snakes. 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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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	(-27.4628572,152.8833739)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Western Freeway, M5 Turn on to then drive for 265 m Keep right and drive for another 105 m Turn right onto Moggill Road, 33 and drive for another 2.9 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Brookfield Road and drive for another 3.7 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Gold Creek Road and drive for another 5.8 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Gold Creek Reservoir Carpark(near Gold Creek Dam), head towards the signposted gate along the gravel path. Head over the little stile next to the gate. When you come to the fork, veer left and pass by the green directional signpost(to your right). Pass by the nursery to your right and turn left shortly after crossing Gold Creek to continue along Gold Creek Ridge Circuit(clockwise). This is the encouraged direction of travel.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the gate at the start.
	At the intersection of Gold Creek Road & Gold Creek Boundary Break continue straight, to head along Gold Creek Boundary Break. After another 110 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
	After another 10 m turn left. After another 60 m pass the picnic table (25 m on your left).
	After another 130 m turn left, to head along Gold Creek Boundary Break. After another 100 m (at the intersection of Gold Creek Reservoir Walking Track & Gold Creek Boundary Break) continue straight, to head along Gold Creek Boundary Break.
	After another 550 m continue straight, to head along Gold Creek Boundary Break. After another 75 m continue straight, to head along Gold Creek Boundary Break. After another 1.2 km continue straight, to head along Gold Creek Boundary Break. After another 630 m (at the intersection of Layhys Break & Gold Creek Boundary Break) continue straight, to head along Gold Creek Boundary Break. After another 335 m continue straight, to head along Gold Creek Boundary Break. After another 1 km continue straight, to head along Gold Creek Boundary Break. After another 1.2 km head through/around the gate.
	After another 730 m continue straight, to head along Gold Creek Boundary Break.
	After another 295 m continue straight, to head along Gold Creek Boundary Break. After another 900 m (at the intersection of Gold Creek Boundary Track & Gold Creek Boundary Break) veer right, to head along Gold Creek Boundary Track. After another 25 m continue straight, to head along Gold Creek Boundary Track. After another 205 m continue straight, to head along Gold Creek Boundary Track. After another 6 m head through/around the gate. After another 1.7 km (at the intersection of Gold Creek Boundary Track & Creek Road) continue straight, to head along Gold Creek Boundary Track. After another 120 m (at the intersection of South Boundary Road & Gold Creek Boundary Track) continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road (a vehicle track). After another 2.5 km (at the intersection of Brown Scrub Road & South Boundary Road) continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road. After another 25 m (at the intersection of South Boundary Road & Black Soil Track) continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road.
	After another 1.7 km (at the intersection of South Boundary Road & Hell Hole Break) continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road. After another 1.2 km (at the intersection of South Boundary Road & Black Cockatoo Track) continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road. After another 65 m continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road.
	After another 630 m continue straight. After another 145 m continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road.
	After another 195 m (at the intersection of Gold Creek Road & South Boundary Road) turn right, to head along Gold Creek Road (a highway\|bridleway).
	After another 600 m continue straight, to head along Gold Creek Road.
	After another 750 m turn right.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional little side trip taking you to a viewpoint at the foreshore of Gold Creek Reservoir. You can get a better view of the dam from here, and maybe enjoy a picnic by the water. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 240 m continue straight, to head along Gold Creek Reservoir Walking Track. After another 55 m head up the 4 steps (about 4 m long) After another 110 m pass the sign (on your right).
	At the intersection of Gold Creek Boundary Break & Gold Creek Reservoir Walking Track turn left. After another 25 m pass the toilet (25 m on your right). Then cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 40 m continue straight, to head along Gold Creek Road.
	After another 80 m come to the end. A sign.

An optional little side trip taking you to a viewpoint at the foreshore of Gold Creek Reservoir. You can get a better view of the dam from here, and maybe enjoy a picnic by the water.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Gold Creek Reservoir Walking Track.
	After another 110 m turn sharp right, to head along Gold Creek Reservoir Walking Track. After another 20 m come to the viewpoint (10 m on your left).
	After another 45 m turn left.
	After another 25 m come to the end. A viewpoint. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 200 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Gold Creek Ridge Circuit

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	17.8 km
Time	4 h 30 min to 7 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 17.7 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	17.7 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Kenmore Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Monday 7 October
  
  32°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly clear. The chance of a thunderstorm in the north early this evening. Winds northwest to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
  
  Tuesday 8 October
  
  17°C → 33°C
  Shower or two. Possible storm.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower in the north in the afternoon and evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening, possibly severe. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching 30 to 35.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:10am to 3:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]
  
  Wednesday 9 October
  
  17°C → 24°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 15mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northeast to southeasterly in the late afternoon then tending south to southeasterly in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 18 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.
  
  Thursday 10 October
  
  14°C → 24°C
  Shower or two clearing.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  12°C → 27°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h tending easterly during the afternoon then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  14°C → 26°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  13°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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