PLEASE EMAIL LEADER TO CONFIRM ATTENDANCE
(previously scheduled walk for this date to White Rock Spring Mt. Conservation Estate in Redbank Plains has been postponed to June 18 because of damage from Tropical Low Alfred)
This southern section of the BVRT, between Pine Mountain Quarry Rd and James Rd, proceeds through mixed open forest with some understorey, also one patch of denser vegetation, with birdlife benefiting from permanent water in nearby farm dams. A wide range of birds, including a number of honeyeater species, cuckoos, raptors, some waterbirds, smaller species such as Weebill, Yellow Thornbill and Speckled Warbler, may be observed. https://ebird.org/hotspot/L6343949/bird-list
Grade 2 walk on unsealed, formed, mostly even, and flat to slightly undulating track. Total distance approx. 1.8 km one way. Sun protection advised as the track itself is fairly exposed; carry water.
Note: BVRT is shared with horse riders (who usually use the wide grassy verge, not the formed track) and cyclists so appropriate care and courtesies apply.
Parking: wide unsealed, grassed area, dry at time of writing, fairly level, opposite the entrance, where Pine Mountain Quarry Road crosses the rail trail.
No onsite toilets: there are toilets at Kholo Gardens and Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve if re-opened after flood (email leader closer to date for current information). Public toilets are also available at Coles Express service station, Karalee (Mt Crosby Rd southbound), Karalee Village, and Ampol and BP service stations on Warrego Highway (westward bound) between Mt Crosby/Pine Mountain turnoff and Brisbane Valley turnoff.
