IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION – Mount Ellenvale (Mingela State Forest)
Join the group as we hike and explore a rarely visited hidden gem located a short drive west of Townsville, Mount Ellenvale.
Accessible only via private property, Mount Ellenvale is the highest peak in the Mingela State Forest, at 665 metres elevation. The summit is spectacular, covered by hoop pine and massive granite rock formations.
We will also visit Saint Georges Tree (565m) and Brown Mountain (595m) along the way. As we will already be hiking at elevation, minimal gain will be required to visit these 2 other peaks.
This hike offers superb views of the surrounding countryside west of Townsville, the Reid River catchment, Plant Hill, Mount Prince Charlie, with many other peaks and rock formations clearly visible.
There will be some steep inclines and declines, but the terrain is quite beautiful and rarely visited, so well worth the effort.
This hike is suitable for average fitness levels and above.
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The hike will involve OFF TRAIL hiking
The total DISTANCE of this event will be ~16km
The TIME this event will take depends on group dynamics, however we estimate ~8 hours at a moderate pace with breaks and allowing everyone to explore the area.
The GROUP SIZE of this event will be ~15.
HIKE LEADER: Michael Pugh
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We will MEET at the Annandale Shopping Centre (KFC Carpark) at 6am sharp for a pre-hike/safety briefing and to organise carpooling to the start point. It’s approximately 30 minutes drive to the start point.
Please BE ON TIME and considerate of your fellow attendees by changing your RSVP if you cannot attend.
Please be open to CARPOOLING to reduce our environmental impact and traffic on the road.
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We recommend you BRING the following:
-4/5 litres of water
-Suitable hiking footwear
-Gaiters (preferred)
-Sunsmart/Dryfit Clothing (long sleeves pref.), Hat, Suncream
-Morning Tea, Lunch, Afternoon Tea
-Snacks & Electrolytes
-Camera
-First Aid Kit/Snake Bandage
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*Please Read our Personal Responsibility Statement on our website (www.townsvillehikeandexplore.com) prior to RSVP.
**By RSVP’ing to this event, you acknowledge you have thoroughly read and understand the event description and have considered all stated requirements/recommendations of the event. These are recommendations only; you are responsible for your own safety.
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