Enoggera Reservoir South via Boscombe

Starting from the end of Boscombe Road, Mount Coot-tha, this circuit walk takes you to the southern foreshores of Enoggera Reservoir via the Boscombe Road Trail, South Boundary Road and the Reservoir Track. Let the constant breeze cool you off as you hike towards the scenic reservoir, only to find a gorgeous body of water that you can swim in. After the peaceful swim, remember to check out the different views of the dam as you hike along the Reservoir Track. The tracks are suitable for running and mountain biking as well, so keep an ear out for them throughout the track. Remember to take plenty of water as the area is humid and relatively hot, even in winter. Trekking poles may come in handy in steeper parts. 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	(-27.4708678,152.9154148)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Western Freeway, M5 Turn on to then drive for 265 m Keep right and drive for another 105 m Turn right onto Moggill Road, 33 and drive for another 2.9 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Brookfield Road and drive for another 3.3 km Keep right onto Boscombe Road and drive for another 55 m Turn right onto Boscombe Road and drive for another 2.7 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the end of Boscombe Road(1.96km north of Maria kern Health Therapy Centre), head towards the green “Mt Coot-tha Forest” sign after heading over/around the little yellow metal gate, gently uphill. Pass by the said sign and keep moving directly away from the road to join the Boscombe Road Trail. Stay on the said trail for about 1.32 kilometres, then turn right at the T intersection and join the South Boundary Road to continue along Enoggera Reservoir South via Boscombe Circuit(counterclockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 105 m (at the intersection of Boscombe Road Trail & Glider Trail) continue straight, to head along Boscombe Road Trail.
	After another 335 m (at the intersection of Boscombe Road Trail & Gold Creek Trail) turn right, to head along Boscombe Road Trail. After another 75 m (at the intersection of Glider Trail & Boscombe Road Trail) continue straight, to head along Boscombe Road Trail.
	After another 145 m (at the intersection of Goanna Trail & Boscombe Road Trail) veer left, to head along Boscombe Road Trail. After another 295 m (at the intersection of Buffalo Girls & Boscombe Road Trail) continue straight, to head along Boscombe Road Trail. After another 80 m (at the intersection of Boscombe Road Trail & Highwood Road Entrance) continue straight, to head along Boscombe Road Trail.
	After another 290 m veer right, to head along Boscombe Road Trail. After another 40 m continue straight, to head along Boscombe Road Trail.
	After another 35 m (at the intersection of South Boundary Road & Boscombe Road Trail) turn right, to head along South Boundary Road (a vehicle track).
	After another 265 m continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road. After another 205 m continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road.
	After another 390 m continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road. After another 280 m continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road. After another 115 m continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road. After another 560 m continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road.
	After another 105 m continue straight.
	After another 65 m turn left.
	After another 15 m turn right.
	After another 65 m turn left.
	After another 110 m veer right, to head along Reservoir Track.
	After another 380 m continue straight, to head along Reservoir Track.
	After another 1.9 km continue straight.
	After another 890 m veer left, to head along South Boundary Road.
	After another 60 m (at the intersection of Gold Creek Trail & South Boundary Road) continue straight, to head along South Boundary Road.
	After another 750 m (at the intersection of South Boundary Road & Boscombe Road Trail) turn right, to head along Boscombe Road Trail (a walking track). After another 35 m continue straight, to head along Boscombe Road Trail.
	After another 40 m veer left, to head along Boscombe Road Trail. After another 290 m (at the intersection of Boscombe Road Trail & Highwood Road Entrance) continue straight, to head along Boscombe Road Trail. After another 80 m (at the intersection of Boscombe Road Trail & Buffalo Girls) continue straight, to head along Boscombe Road Trail.
	After another 295 m (at the intersection of Boscombe Road Trail & Goanna Trail) veer right, to head along Boscombe Road Trail. After another 145 m (at the intersection of Boscombe Road Trail & Glider Trail) continue straight, to head along Boscombe Road Trail.
	After another 75 m (at the intersection of Gold Creek Trail & Boscombe Road Trail) turn left, to head along Boscombe Road Trail. After another 335 m (at the intersection of Boscombe Road Trail & Glider Trail) continue straight, to head along Boscombe Road Trail.
	After another 105 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Enoggera Reservoir South via Boscombe

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	8.9 km
Time	2 h 45 min to 4 h 30 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	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Kenmore Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  Clear.
  
  Clear. Light winds.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  13°C → 28°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the early morning, mainly inland. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm from the late morning. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:00am to 3:10pm, UV Index predicted to reach 9 [Very High]
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  15°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending east to southeasterly in the late morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Monday 14 October
  
  15°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 16 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Tuesday 15 October
  
  14°C → 27°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Light winds becoming northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Wednesday 16 October
  
  15°C → 25°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Thursday 17 October
  
  15°C → 29°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Friday 18 October
  
  16°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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