Cornubia Forest 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	At the intersection of West Mount Cotton Road Link & West Mount Cotton Road (-27.6466638,153.2083061)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Beenleigh Redland Bay Road, 47, SMB, Cornubia. Turn on to California Creek Road then drive for 550 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto California Creek Road, SMB and drive for another 250 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto California Creek Road, SMB and drive for another 600 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto California Creek Road, SMB and drive for another 1.1 km Turn left onto West Mount Cotton Road, SMB and drive for another 1.8 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of West Mount Cotton Road Link & West Mount Cotton Road Start heading along West Mount Cotton Road Link (a walking track).
	After another 1.6 km (at the intersection of Wallum Froglet & West Mount Cotton Road Link) continue straight, to head along Wallum Froglet.
	After another 105 m (at the intersection of Birdwing & Parkview Break) continue straight, to head along Birdwing. After another 95 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
	After another 280 m cross the ford (about 10 m long) From the Birdwing continue straight, to head along Birdwing. After another 180 m (at the intersection of Birdwing & Stupidly Happy) veer left, to head along Birdwing.
	After another 75 m cross the ford (about 20 m long) From the Birdwing continue straight, to head along Birdwing.
	After another 75 m (at the intersection of Birdwing & Sugarwood Place Access) continue straight, to head along Birdwing. After another 20 m (at the intersection of Birdwing & Resurrection) continue straight, to head along Birdwing.
	After another 310 m (from the Birdwing) continue straight, to head along Birdwing.
	After another 135 m (from the Birdwing) turn right, to head along Birdwing. After another 45 m cross the ford (about 5 m long) After another 120 m (at the intersection of Birdwing & Parkview Crescent Access) continue straight, to head along Birdwing. After another 80 m (from the Birdwing) veer right, to head along Birdwing.
	After another 200 m cross the ford (about 15 m long) From the Birdwing continue straight, to head along Birdwing. After another 1.1 km (from the Stupidly Happy Return Track) continue straight, to head along Stupidly Happy Return Track.
	After another 70 m (at the intersection of Escarpment Break & Stupidly Happy Return Track) turn right, to head along Escarpment Break (a vehicle track). After another 3 m (from the Escarpment Break) continue straight, to head along Escarpment Break. After another 50 m (from the Escarpment Break) continue straight, to head along Escarpment Break. After another 95 m (at the intersection of Escarpment Break & Jack's Trail) continue straight, to head along Escarpment Break. After another 15 m (from the Escarpment Break) continue straight, to head along Escarpment Break. After another 70 m (from the Escarpment Break) continue straight, to head along Escarpment Break. After another 65 m (from the Escarpment Break) continue straight, to head along Escarpment Break.
	After another 25 m (from the Escarpment Break) turn left. After another 8 m turn left.
	After another 95 m (from the Jack's Trail) veer right. After another 15 m (from the Saddle Break) continue straight. After another 50 m (from the Spangled Drongo) veer right, to head along Spangled Drongo.
	After another 880 m (at the intersection of Spangled Drongo Access & Spangled Drongo) continue straight, to head along Spangled Drongo Access.
	After another 150 m (at the intersection of Escarpment Break & Spangled Drongo) turn sharp left, to head along Escarpment Break (a vehicle track).
	After another 55 m (from the Escarpment Break) continue straight, to head along Escarpment Break. After another 70 m (from the Escarpment Break) continue straight, to head along Escarpment Break. After another 70 m (at the intersection of Escarpment Break & Parkview Break) continue straight, to head along Escarpment Break.
	After another 165 m (at the intersection of Wallum Froglet & Spangled Drongo) veer right, to head along Wallum Froglet (a walking track).
	After another 710 m (at the intersection of Wallum Froglet & Wallum Froglet Access) continue straight, to head along Wallum Froglet.
	After another 250 m (from the Wallum Froglet) turn sharp left, to head along Wallum Froglet. After another 120 m (from the Wallum Froglet) continue straight, to head along Wallum Froglet.
	After another 260 m (from the Wallum Froglet) continue straight, to head along Wallum Froglet.
	After another 325 m (at the intersection of West Mount Cotton Road Link & Wallum Froglet) turn sharp left, to head along West Mount Cotton Road Link.
	Continue another 1.6 km to find at the intersection of West Mount Cotton Road Link & West Mount Cotton Road at the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Cornubia Forest Circuit

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	9.6 km
Time	3 h to 5 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

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Weather Forecast
- Logan Central Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Sunday 27 April
  
  28°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the early morning. Slight chance of a shower in the late morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm in the late morning and afternoon. Winds westerly 15 to 25 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures in the mid to high 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:00am to 2:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Monday 28 April
  
  16°C → 28°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds westerly 15 to 25 km/h tending southwesterly in the morning then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Tuesday 29 April
  
  15°C → 27°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  16°C → 27°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  14°C → 24°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  14°C → 23°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  14°C → 24°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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