Day 140 Scenic Rim Trail

Looking at Mt Castle

Friday 3rd September, 2021 13km

2761/2337.9km

I was up early, but was visited in the night by bush rats. My food was up in a pouch like the mezzanine floor of the tent. They climbed the inner tent and chewed holes in the mesh. More repairs needed and must hang foodbag from now on.

The road

I met a walker from the lodge. They are walking the same way but turn off up different trails to get to their next stop. Last night they were met with drinks and hot towels to wash the sweat off. I found out it's only $2750 per person 4 day 3 night trek.

Fog rolls in

The walk today starts through a rainforest area that gets thicker as I climb. The trail is following an old logging road, so it's fairly easy to walk and look around. I walked past a couple of pig traps and met the ranger coming down to check them before the weekend.

The wind has been howling all day and it looks like rain, it spoils the views somewhat. I'm not having much luck with these Ridge views in Qld.

The forest embraces your senses

I stopped for breakfast at an old winch used in the timber cutting days. This is apparently the end of the maintained trail section coming from the south.

I follow the road and all to soon I was at the camp site. I didn't take much notice of the distances when booking. I'm only taking about 5 hours so far between first and second campsites. 4 hours day 1.

More forest

Magical

The camp has room for 4 tents only 2 sites were reasonably level and not under trees. Surprisingly the wind is still howling and the edge of the Ridge is only 20 metres away and you only get a slight breeze. I'm looking at Mount Castle and as the sun goes down the lights of the valley show with a huge glow of Brisbane I presume. Would be good for a clear view.

I saw a Lyre bird today. A lot of rifle birds and all day the Skippy Whistle. I tried to take a photo of some birds but take too long just pointing the phone in the right direction. I need Gavin, my neighbourly bird watcher with me. Good track for him.

Textures and patterns

I feel at home