Townsville Hike and Explore Community!
Join Townsville Hike and Explore and be a part of our regional Outdoor Adventure Community!
Join the Townsville, Hinchinbrook & Burdekin hiking communities to share the outdoor experience on one of my favourite hikes last year, known as “Mount Storth”
While driving south of Townsville between Alligator Creek & AIMS Turnoff, Mount Storth is clearly visible to the west, in the north-eastern extremities of the Bowling Green National Park. Its massive, steep granite cliffs and rock formations at summit level are impressive & invite exploring.
Those lucky enough to join us will be in awe of the endless views as we hike to the summit, & from Mount Storth summit itself. From numerous viewpoints, you will experience 360-degree, uninhibited vistas of the surrounding area & coastal plain between Townsville & the Burdekin.
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HIKE: Mount Storth/Killymoon Creek
DISTANCE: 15km (Return)
HIKE TIME: 7/8 Hours (Including Breaks)
MAX ELEVATION: 630m (Mount Storth)
GROUP CAPACITY: 20
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Leaving from private property near Killymoon Creek, we’ll hike a section of fire trail before gaining elevation as we bush bash our way up along the eastern ridgelines of Mount Storth & head for the summit. Ridgeline terrain is a mixture of closed scrub & low open-forest & we can explore some of the black granite rock formations & other points of interest along the way!
The summit level of Mount Storth is primarily low open-forest, roughly 200m long & dotted with impressive granite rock formations, some of which are readily climbable.
Summiting Mount Storth is a priceless experience. We will be treated to 360-degree views of the surrounding national park & coastal plain. Saddle Mountain summit is clearly visible to the south. Bowling Green Bay and Cleveland Bay are visible, as is Magnetic Island, Feltham Cone (Mount Burrumbush), Mount Cleveland and Chunda Bay. The little-known Mount Muntalunga (228m) & Mount Matthew (305m) near Nome in the Muntalunga Range are visible, as is Woodstock Hill (234m).
After a break at the summit, we will lose elevation as we bush bash down into “Dribble Creek”, which flows in a general westerly direction into Killymoon Creek on the southern side of Mount Storth. Not long after we reach Killymoon, we’ll take back up with the fire trail & hike back to the start point.
Look forward to seeing you all at what will be another memorable Townsville Hike & Explore adventure!
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This hike will be lead at a MODERATE pace with REGULAR breaks as required by the group.
The hike will be a mixture of ON TRAIL & OFF TRAIL.
The TERRAIN will be a mixture of closed scrub & low open-forest.
There are some steep, loose sections at +200m elevation.
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We will meet at the Annandale Central Shopping Centre (KFC Carpark) at 6.00am for a pre-hike discussion before heading off!
Please be open to carpooling if possible & if doing so, please offer the driver a couple of bucks to cover fuel.
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Please allow approx. 7/8 hours for the hike including breaks.
I will be carrying relevant NAVIGATIONAL & EMERGENCY equipment, however please ensure you bring the following:
-4/5 litres of water
-Appropriate Clothing and Footwear (Dryfit/Long Pants/Shirt)
-Hat and Suncream
-Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea
-Snacks & Electrolytes (if required)
-Camera/Drone/Go-Pro (optional)
-First Aid Kit/Snake Bite Kit (if you have one)
-Bushmans/Rid
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Michael Pugh will lead this hike - If you have any questions about the hike, please reach out via Facebook or on 0491353524
**Check out www.townsvillehikeandexplore.com for blog posts and pics of our past adventures.
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**PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY**
As always, please bear in mind our PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY philosophy. We are not a formal organisation or association. We are a SOCIAL organisation and we do not charge a fee for activities. We take no responsibility for any mishaps, accidents, illness, injuries that may occur as a result of the activity. It is up to each individual to make sure they are capable of completing the activity. If you attend an activity, it will be solely at your own risk.
Before RSVP’ing to this activity, please ensure you are physically capable of completing the entire activity. We take short breaks during the activity, but stick to a tight timeframe to ensure we complete the activity in the allotted time. Know your limits.
Remember, everyone is responsible for their own safety. You are responsible to ensure you bring enough water, snacks and any other relevant items to the activity.
If you are not sure if you will be able to complete the activity, please contact the activity organiser who will be more than happy to discuss your concerns.
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- Next Saturday, 7th March, 08:00 pm, Mount Ellenvale (Mingela State Forest) in Annandale
- Next month, 20th March, 07:00 pm, 🌿 Big Ollera Falls & Ollera Pool Adventure 💦 in Beach Holm
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