Moderately challenging walk around the range at the base of Toowoomba, with views towards Mount Table Top & Picnic Point. Some steep sections and lack of signage make this officially a Grade 4 trail. Access to the creek, Ferny Gully Walk, and Eagles Nest historical site is off Eagle's Nest Trail. Caution: slippery after rain.
From Toowoomba head down the range (going out James Street towards Brisbane) and the entrance to park is 3/4 down the range just after the 100 speed sign. There is a small dirt carpark on the left of the road, with a heavy wooden gate that is locked - pedestrian entry only. You will find a map inside the gate that shows most of the walking trails in park (with the exception of Ferny Gully Walk).
Head down the gravel driveway and past the picnic area. At the signed intersection, take the Grasstree Track to your left. This car-wide dirt track leads you along a few gentle slopes before curving sharply to the right and coming to another intersection (unsigned). Take the left fork in the trail to complete the loop-section clockwise, or right onto Eagles Nest Trail to do the walk counter-clockwise. It is a steep climb regardless of which direction you choose, though the Eagles Nest Trail is slightly easier, with alternating hills/flat sections.
If you want to add a short side-track, turn off Eagles Nest Trail at the yellow sign marked 'Fern Tree Gully Walk'. This walk is approx 1km return. It is narrow, densely shaded, and is filled with surprises such as lush rainforest plants, small caves, accessible creekbed (beautiful when running) and a small waterfall. Please walk quietly here as this is a nesting place for powerful owls.
Note: Take water & a hat. Intersections at the top of the park are not signed. Be careful not to wander north onto the Bridle Trail, which would take you up to the Bridge Street trailhead via several steep climbs.
None. No Camping.
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