Mt Greville
(Moogerah Peaks National Park)A walk up to the top of Mt Greville circa 770m. Up the South East Ridge and down Palm Gorge.
Getting there
From Aratula drive towards Cunningham's Gap and turn off at the Spicers Gap Rd. Follow this road for about 8 km( it does become dirt for a while) then turn into Mt Greville Rd find the start after about 800m driving or so along Mt Greville Rd.
Maps
Sun maps Mt Edwards
Route/Trail notes
From the gate walk uphill to the sign posts about 400m, there are three alternatives Waterfall Gorge, South East Ridge and Palm Gorge. This walk goes up SE Ridge and comes down Palm Gorge.
Follow the rough track up SE ridge lots of scree at the bottom and a few cairns on the way up. There are some rocky slabs to scramble on and through and if you lose the rough trail then keep heading up through the grass trees. Eventually you will come to a second wide rocky slab with great views of the southern Fassifern valley and the southern Mountains of the Main Range, Mt Ballow, Mt Barney, Mt Edwards, Mt Moon, Mt Maroon and Moogerah Dam. There is a lower rocky slab with the same view. Keep tracking up to the left through the Grass Trees till you enter forest again near another cairn note a well trevelled footpath that descends into Palm Gorge, it is about 30m up from the cairn for easier access. Keep following the trail up hill to the summit. Where there are good views to the North and views of the Ramparts of The Main Range and Mistake and Little Liverpoool Mountains.
On the Descent look for a rough trail that heads up hill about 10 min from the summit. it leads to the head of a steep rocky Gorge that has a stunning view of Spicers Peak framed in its middle. About 10 min again from here locate the cairn and footpad that descends into Palm Gorge. Just keep following this down and take your time. There are loose rocks and slippery palm fronds on the ground but is well worth it. Pictures are necessary just to prove how beautiful this plae is. Follow the rough footpad all the way back to the signposts and turn downhill to the carpark.
This walk will put a smile on your dial! I do apologise to the couple who I surprised in palm Gorge! Truly I did not see much!
Altenate walks can include going up Waterfall Gorge and Traversing to the start of Palm Gorge across the Rock slab very enjoyable after summitting!
Permits/Costs
There is no camping in the Park.
Other References
Take A walk in the Sout East Queensland ; Chapman.
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Comments
Steve on 6 May, 2012
We went up Waterfall Gorge, then to the summit and came down South East Ridge. Once out of the gorge, there is a rocky outcrop to the north where there are wonderful views over Lake Moogerah.Allan Allport on 9 Mar, 2012
I went up Palm Gorge and down Waterfall Gorge. Got a bit lost finding the start of Waterfall, but once in, it was gorgeous. Found some excellent little waterfalls and swimming holesMatt on 13 Aug, 2011
I started the walk ( more of a intense climb) at 09:15.Track starts off with a couple of hundred metres of vehicle track.
Signposting then directs you to two options, left towards Palm Gorge or right towards South East Ridge.
I opted left and begun the climb. After a hour I got to a T junction on the top of Palm Gorge.
Left turn towards the summit which was reached after another 45 mins.
View from top is less than expected, a lot of foliage to see through.
Return trip was quicker and I came down via South Edge Ridge. Be aware as it is a very steep and loose track in places. Some good views on way down. The return trip took 1 hour. The track down is not marked but noticeable due to usage. Keep a eye out for the little stone " pillars" people have built as a guide :-)
Came across only two groups via walk, one couple and one group of 15 who were very friendly.
Cheers :-)
Richard Mason on Sometime...
Found Mt Greville irresistible when looking at it from Mt Cordeaux. View is good, but angle is a little limited by the trees. Still has some great views of Main Range from nice and close.