Coot-tha Pinnacle Circuit

Starting from J.C. Slaughter Falls Picnic Area, Mount Coot-tha, this circuit walk takes you to the summit of The Pinnacle via the Pinnacle Link Track, then loops back to the start. Listen to the birdsong as you stroll along the East Ithaca Creek. Then make your way up to the Pinnacle along the scenic fire trails of Coot-tha. As it is a less popular walk in the area, the absence of people leads to a more secluded and serene feel to it. With mostly undulating tracks and 2 well-equipped picnic areas, this hike can make for a great afternoon trip with the family. Additionally, you can take your four-legged companion with you as well, considering he/she’s on a leash. 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 Tips on staying safe on track
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	(-27.4709403,152.9708636)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Frederick Street, 5 Turn on to Mount Coot-tha Road then drive for 325 m Keep right and drive for another 145 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mount Coot-tha Road, T7 and drive for another 1.5 km Turn left onto JC Slaughter Falls and drive for another 60 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From J.C. Slaughter Falls Picnic Area(38 metres west of Sir Samuel Griffith Drive), head towards the car park as you move directly away from the toilet, keeping the main road to your right. Head along the paved footpath at the northern end of the car park, moving parallel to the creek(to your left). Follow the track towards Hoop Pine Picnic Area to continue along Coot-tha Pinnacle Circuit(counterclockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After 20 m pass the car park (on your right). After another 60 m pass the picnic table (15 m on your right). After another 160 m continue straight. After another 35 m pass the picnic table (20 m on your right). After another 8 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long) After another 100 m pass the toilet (50 m on your right).
	Turn left. After another 200 m continue straight, to head along Pinnacle Link Track.
	After another 360 m (at the intersection of Pinnacle Track & Pinnacle Link Track) turn left, to head along Pinnacle Track (a vehicle track). After another 80 m pass the "The Pinnacle" (45 m on your left). After another 510 m pass the water tap (45 m on your right). After another 10 m pass the BBQ (30 m on your right).
	At the intersection of JC Slaughter Falls & Pinnacle Track turn left, to head along JC Slaughter Falls (a vehicle track). After another 20 m pass the toilet (15 m on your left). After another 10 m cross the bridge
	After another 10 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Coot-tha Pinnacle Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	1.5 km
Time	30 min to 45 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There are 2 on route, on average they are 510 m apart with the largest gap of 1.1 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	400 m	[toilet]
Toilet	1.5 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Brisbane Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Friday 27 December
  
  33°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 30s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 7:30am to 4:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme]
  
  Saturday 28 December
  
  23°C → 37°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming north to northwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to the low 20s with daytime temperatures reaching 34 to 39.
  
  Sunday 29 December
  
  24°C → 32°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to the low 20s with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.
  
  Monday 30 December
  
  23°C → 29°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming east to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to the low 20s with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Tuesday 31 December
  
  23°C → 30°C
  Shower or two. Possible storm.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 15mm
  
  Shower or two. Possible storm.
  
  Wednesday 1 January
  
  22°C → 29°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 15mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Thursday 2 January
  
  22°C → 30°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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