Day 141 Scenic Rim Trail - Banshee

Sun up

Saturday 4th September, 2021 6.5km

2767.5 / 2331.4km

Spotted a bush rat last night as it was attacking my rubbish bag. I ended up throwing it further from the tent to give me some peace.

The other campers

It rained last night and there is still fog this morning, looks like it's clearing though. The trail winds down to Mount Castle lookout then begins its cross country trek.

Into the jungle

The trail is now just a cleared patch through the bush. Lots of tree roots and rocks coupled with

slimy dirt, I expected a couple of falls. I didn't disappoint myself and had two. Both times was when I kept stepping whilst looking at something else, I've got to remember to stop.

The forest gets real thick and this day's walk whilst hard, is the most pleasant. The trail intersects another trail that goes to Mount Castle and it's here I meet some people out for a weekend walk. One fellow mentions Brisbane is talking lockdown again. Please stop, just till I can get out of here.

A peek through the clouds

The forest is inspiring and I pass through different stages. Thick rainforest then more open forest where it looks like fire has killed some big trees opening the canopy. Then an area where some larger gum trees have taken hold which changes the dynamic of the undergrowth.

Got a shot where I could

The trail again leaves the more established walks and drops down and down and down to a creek. Here it picks up the Cascade walk and then onto the Ridge walk before it leaves that to climb a hill to the Banshee Walkers Camp under an old plantation of hoop pines. The camp sites are raised platforms. At least they are level.

The board tells me I should be able to see

Today has been one of the better days walking. Loved every minute of it. Including the falls. I learnt quickly and where the trail meets the creek there is about 50 metres to walk down to get to the cascade circuit track. Most of that 50 metres I did sliding on my butt. This saved me from falling over which was on the cards on the slippery rock.

The path gets tricky at times

My companions on this walk was a couple from Brisbane Liz and Pete. It was a pleasure to meet and share camps and stories with them.

Birds Nest growing on an Elkhorn

The trail crossed just above this little waterfall

Cascade Falls

Banshee walkers camp