Godwin’s Peak (via Twin Falls and Pick Falls)
The grassy summit of Godwin’s peak offers extraordinary 360-degree, unimpeded views of the surrounding Paluma Range National Park, Mount Halifax and coastal plain north of Townsville, and is easily one of the best day hikes in the region.
You will not be disappointed, in fact summiting Godwin’s Peak is somewhat of a surreal experience, however this hike will challenge even the experienced explorer, with ~1000 metres elevation change across the day and steep inclines and declines on the ascent/descent.
Leaving from a designated point near the Clement State Forest, we will hike on trail and stop briefly at Twin Falls and Pick Falls, before starting the steep climb to Godwin’s Peak.
**The forestry section is quite overgrown at the moment, and will require a fair bit of bushbashing, so please ensure you have secateurs**
We will have regular breaks along the way and stop for an extended lunch break at the summit.
After soaking in all this amazing point of interest has to offer, we will make our way back, stopping at either Twin or Pick Falls for a swim before heading back to the start point.
This is not a beginner’s hike and is suited to the regular adventurer that has completed similar full day hikes recently,
HOWEVER, if we have a group of explorers that would like to join us for the first ~2 hours, and head back at Twin or Pick Falls, I’m happy to consider that option. If you’d like to do that, leave a comment on the event.
Look forward to seeing you there!
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The hike will be entirely ON TRAIL
The DISTANCE of this hike in total will be ~16km.
The ELEVATION CHANGE will be ~1000m
The TIME the hike will take depends on group dynamics, however I’d estimate ~9 hours.
The GROUP SIZE of this event will be capped at 15.
HIKE LEADER: Michael Pugh
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We will MEET at the BP Yabulu (2 Greenvale St, Yabulu) at 7am sharp to organise carpooling.
Please be on time and ensure you have read and are comfortable with the event description.
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You will need to BRING the following:
-4 litres (or capacity to carry 4 litres) of water (minimum)
-Hiking Boots/Suitable footwear
-Gaiters (pref.)
-Sunsmart/Dryfit Clothing (long sleeves pref.), Hat, Suncream
- Lunch, Snacks & Electrolytes
-Camera
-First Aid Kit
-Secateurs
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Please Read our Personal Responsibility Statement on our website (www.townsvillehikeandexplore.com) prior to RSVP
EVENT CONTACT: Michael Pugh (0491353524), or leave a comment on the event.
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