Starting from the end of Verrierdale Forest Road, Eumundi, this walk takes you on a circuit in the northern side of Eumundi Conservation Park via Blacknutt, Figbird and Ironbark tracks. Expect a quiet hike along wide trails that are usable by mountain bikers and horse riders as well. The area has a tranquil feel to it and serves as a wildlife refuge. Cedar, pine and beech trees used to be cut here and milled in two different sawmills, from the late 1800s to 1996. It was later declared a conservation park, preserving the precious fauna and flora. Keep in mind that the signage is spotty and the track may be overgrown in parts. Try to come under dry conditions as it can get muddy easily. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Turn left onto Verrierdale Forest Road and drive for another 420 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the end of Verrierdale Forest Road, head towards the signposted gate along the dirt path. Head around/over the gate and join the dirt trail (Ironbark). Follow the said trail for about 140 metres, then turn left at the 3-way intersection to continue along Eumundi CP Northern Circuit(clockwise).....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
Find the sign at the start.
Find the Seib Road gate at the start.
After another 130 m turn left.
After another 590 m veer left, to head along Blackbutt Trail.
After another 155 m continue straight, to head along Blackbutt Trail.
After another 175 m continue straight, to head along Blackbutt Trail.
After another 205 m (at the intersection of Blackbutt Loop & Blackbutt Trail) turn left, to head along Blackbutt Trail.
After another 230 m continue straight, to head along Blackbutt Trail.
After another 55 m continue straight, to head along Blackbutt Trail.
After another 410 m pass the sign (6 m on your right).
Then head through/around the "Eumundi Road gate".
Eumundi Road gate turn right.
After another 740 m continue straight.
After another 580 m continue straight, to head along Figbird Trail.
The starting point of an alternate access track. An alternate access point from/to Venning Road, crossing Yardina Creek along the way. Details below.
After another 205 m turn right, to head along Figbird Trail.
After another 400 m continue straight, to head along Figbird Trail.
After another 315 m (at the intersection of Geebung Circuit & Figbird Trail) continue straight, to head along Geebung Circuit.
After another 400 m (at the intersection of Ironbark Trail & Geebung Circuit) turn sharp right, to head along Ironbark Trail.
After another 670 m continue straight, to head along Ironbark Trail.
After another 410 m (at the intersection of Figbird Trail & Ironbark Trail) veer left, to head along Ironbark Trail.
After another 300 m continue straight, to head along Ironbark Trail.
Continue another 130 m to find Seib Road gate at the end.
An alternate access point from/to Venning Road, crossing Yardina Creek along the way.
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After 110 m cross the "Ford Creek Crossing".
After another 75 m head through/around the gate.
After another 40 m come to the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Eumundi CP Northern Circuit
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
6.1 km
Time
1 h 45 min to 2 h 45 min
Quality of track
Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient
Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage
Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure
Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Bushwalk
1 h 45 min to 2 h 45 min
45 min to 1 h 15 min
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Find the sign at the start.
Find the Seib Road gate at the start.
After another 155 m continue straight, to head along Blackbutt Trail.
After 110 m cross the "Ford Creek Crossing".