The Pyramid Walk

Starting from the Bald Rock Creek Day Use Area on Pyramids Road, Girraween National Park, this walk takes you to the summit of The Pyramid and back via The Pyramid Walk. This relatively short, challenging bushwalk takes walkers to the top of The Pyramid, a spectacular granite formation in the northern section of Girraween National Park. The walk begins with an easy gradient, crossing a concrete bridge over Bald Rock Creek, then climbs steadily through eucalypt forest, past rocky outcrops and grassy flats to the base of The Pyramid. From the base of the massive granite dome, the walk becomes steeper and more challenging, with sections of exposed rock scrambling that can be extremely slippery and dangerous in wet conditions. At the top, walkers will be rewarded with panoramic views over the surrounding landscape and towards the Second Pyramid. On the northern side of the summit, the iconic, precariously balanced boulder known as Balancing Rock can be seen. This walk consists of wide and narrow walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, rocky surfaces, steep hills and rock scrambling sections, suitable for moderate fitness levels. 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.

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Safer Bushwalks
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.

Getting There

Start (-28.8325123,151.9370475)
Mode Car
Directions From , Wyberba.

Track Notes

Getting started
From the Bald Rock Creek Day Use Area on Pyramids Road, Girraween National Park, head along the path past the Visitor Information Centre, passing an 'Exploring Girraween' sign (to your right). Continue ahead for about 100m until you reach a 'Welcome to Girraween' information board. Turn left and follow the Pyramid Track ahead for about 160m, then turn right and cross the concrete bridge over Bald Rock Creek. After crossing the bridge, you'll reach a junction. From there, head along the trail to your right and continue The Pyramid Walk.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. There is a car park (about 15 m back from the start). After 60 m pass the "Information centre" (15 m on your right).
	The starting point of an alternate access track. An alternate access point further east of the information centre. Details below. After another 55 m continue straight. After another 3 m turn left, to head along Pyramid Track. After another 15 m pass the toilet (65 m on your right)., equipped with a hand-washing basin.
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Pyramid Track & Wyberba Walk) continue straight, to head along Pyramid Track.
	After another 85 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long) After another 9 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long)
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Pyramid Track & Bald Rock Creek Circuit) continue straight, to head along Pyramid Track.
	After another 350 m (at the intersection of Pyramid Track & Granite Arch Track) veer right, to head along Pyramid Track. After another 245 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long) After another 120 m cross the bridge (about 4 m long)
	After another 820 m come to "The Pyramids". Turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.9 km to get back to the start.

An alternate access point further east of the information centre.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 30 m pass the toilet (70 m on your left)., equipped with a hand-washing basin. About 55 m past the end is a car park. The end.

Terrain

The Pyramid Walk

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	3.7 km
Time	1 h 30 min to 2 h

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 120 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	120 m	[toilet]

Start	(-28.8325123,151.9370475)
Mode	Car
Directions	From , Wyberba.

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