Toohey Forest & Nathan Circuit

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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 Transport options and directions

Start	(-27.5369211,153.0419305)
Mode	Bus Car
Directions	From Pacific Motorway, M3, Holland Park West. Turn on to then drive for 235 m Keep right and drive for another 45 m Turn right onto Marshall Road, 10 and drive for another 90 m Continue onto Marshall Road, 11 and drive for another 1.3 km Turn left onto Toohey Road, 11 and drive for another 570 m Turn left and drive for another 75 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the BBQ at the start. Find the picnic table at the start. Turn left. After another 6 m pass the shelter (on your right). After another 4 m continue straight. After another 10 m pass the water tap (on your right). Then pass the sign (on your left). After another 5 m pass the toilet (10 m on your left). This toilet is wheelchair accessible.
	After another 10 m (at the intersection of Toohey Ridge Track & Sandstone Circuit) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track. After another 310 m (at the intersection of Toohey Ridge Track & Sandstone Circuit) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track. After another 305 m (from the Toohey Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track. After another 145 m (at the intersection of Toohey Ridge Track & Grass Tree Track) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track. After another 40 m (from the Toohey Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track.
	After another 15 m (at the intersection of Toohey Ridge Track & Nathan Ridge Track) turn sharp left, to head along Toohey Ridge Track (a footpath). After another 110 m (from the Toohey Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track. After another 305 m (at the intersection of Toohey Ridge Track & Bloodwood Track) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track. After another 270 m (from the Toohey Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track. After another 175 m (from the Toohey Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track. After another 65 m (at the intersection of Toohey Ridge Track & Baileyana Track) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track. After another 150 m (at the intersection of Toohey Ridge Track & Jacksonia Track) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track. After another 35 m (from the Toohey Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track. After another 110 m (from the Toohey Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track.
	After another 175 m (from the Toohey Ridge Track) turn right (a walking track). After another 130 m (at the intersection of Mimosa Track & Baileyana Track) continue straight, to head along Mimosa Track (a footpath). After another 200 m (at the intersection of Pultenaea Track & Mimosa Track) veer left, to head along Pultenaea Track. After another 40 m (from the Pultenaea Track) continue straight, to head along Pultenaea Track.
	After another 250 m (from the Pultenaea Track) continue straight, to head along Pultenaea Track. After another 240 m pass a "Rob's spot" (70 m on your left).
	After another 75 m (at the intersection of Nathan Ridge Track & Mimosa Track) turn left, to head along Nathan Ridge Track (a highway\|cycleway). After another 45 m pass the "024". 024 continue straight, to head along Nathan Ridge Track.
	After another 75 m (from the Nathan Ridge Track) veer right, to head along Nathan Ridge Track. After another 20 m pass the "020". After another 15 m (from the Nathan Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Nathan Ridge Track.
	After another 90 m (from the Nathan Ridge Track) turn right (a footpath).
	After another 80 m cross the ford.
	After another 350 m veer left. After another 280 m continue straight.
	After another 35 m turn right.
	After another 420 m (from the Hibbertia Track) continue straight, to head along Hibbertia Track (a walking track).
	After another 265 m (at the intersection of Wilcox Track & Hibbertia Track) turn right, to head along Wilcox Track (a footpath).
	After another 410 m (at the intersection of Wilcox Track & Hibbertia Track) turn right, to head along Wilcox Track (a walking track).
	After another 105 m (from the Wilcox Track) continue straight, to head along Wilcox Track. After another 9 m (from the Wilcox Track) veer right, to head along Wilcox Track.
	After another 110 m (from the Wilcox Track) turn left, to head along Wilcox Track (a footpath).
	After another 380 m (at the intersection of Nathan Ridge Track & Wilcox Track) continue straight, to head along Nathan Ridge Track (a highway\|cycleway). After another 50 m (at the intersection of Nathan Ridge Track & Dellwood Track) continue straight, to head along Nathan Ridge Track. After another 190 m (from the Nathan Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Nathan Ridge Track. After another 175 m (from the Nathan Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Nathan Ridge Track.
	After another 85 m (at the intersection of Toohey Ridge Track & Nathan Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track. After another 15 m (from the Toohey Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track. After another 40 m (at the intersection of Toohey Ridge Track & Grass Tree Track) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track. After another 145 m (from the Toohey Ridge Track) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to Sandstone Lookout and back. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 305 m (at the intersection of Toohey Ridge Track & Sandstone Circuit) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track. After another 310 m (at the intersection of Toohey Ridge Track & Sandstone Circuit) continue straight, to head along Toohey Ridge Track. After another 25 m (from the Toohey Ridge Track) continue straight.
	After another 15 m turn right. After another 10 m come to the end.

This little side trip takes you to Sandstone Lookout and back.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Sandstone Circuit & Toohey Ridge Track Start heading along Sandstone Circuit (a footpath).
	After another 95 m (from the Sandstone Circuit) veer right. After another 80 m come to "Sandstone Lookout".
	Continue another 0 m to find Sandstone Lookout at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 175 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Toohey Forest & Nathan Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	7.2 km
Time	2 h to 3 h 15 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
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)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 20 m from the start.

Toilet: There is one 40 m from the start.

Seat: There is one 3.1 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	20 m	[shelter]
Toilet	40 m	[toilet]
Seat	3.1 km	Rob's spot

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Weather Forecast
- Mount Gravatt Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  Clear.
  
  Mostly clear. Light winds.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  17°C → 27°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog inland in the early morning. Medium chance of showers, most likely from the late morning. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 15 and 18 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:00am to 2:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  15°C → 25°C
  Sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of fog inland in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  14°C → 22°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers along the coastal fringe, medium chance elsewhere. Winds south to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  14°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h turning southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  15°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  15°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  16°C → 25°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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