Name: Mt Mee - Somerset Trail Plus Western escarpment forest drive.
Start: 2024-12-17T07:00:00+10:00
End: 2024-12-17T10:00:00+10:00

## Details

This is a fairly easy walk along a well-used trail.
Somerset trail — 15km circuit (4–4.5 hours including stops) Class 3/5 with option of extending the length by 4km by taking a longer loop back along 4wd track
Somerset trail to Somerset lookout.
http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/daguilar/pdf/mount-mee-trail-map.pdf
Beginning opposite The Gantry (see below), this track passes through scribbly gum forests, rainforest and dry open forest. About halfway along, enjoy views to the west, overlooking Somerset and Wivenhoe dams.
Parking is available at The Gantry carpark. As always, please bring your own water as there is no drinking water available along the trail.

What to bring?
• Water - minimum of 3 litres
• Hat
• Snacks
• A personal first-aid kit should always be carried.
• Insect repellent for (potential) leeches, etc.
How do I get there?
Sunshine Coast
Bruce Highway and take the Caboolture turnoff, follow the D'Aguilar Highway until just before the service station at Wamuran. Turn left into Campbell Pocket Road. Continue on this road until you come to an intersection - Turn left to Dayboro, continue on Mt Mee Road until Sellin Road on your right - turn down this road and drive until you reach The Gantry carpark.
NOTE: PLEASE ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME TO GET THERE
Brisbane
Mount Mee is about 70kms north-west of Brisbane. Travel along Mount Mee Rd and turn into Sellin Rd. Head west along Sellin Rd and drive for around 7 minutes to the end of the road (into the forest).
BYO Picnic Lunch.

Cost?
A $2 contribution per person will be collected at the beginning of the hike to help cover our registration on the Meetup website and sundry costs.
NB Everyone is marked as unpaid. Simply pay the $2 on the day.

Regards
Rob 0407752366
NB As always, please bear in mind our PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY philosophy. We are not a formal organisation or association and take no responsibility for any mishaps that may occur as a result of our activities. It is up to each individual to make sure they are capable of attempting this track.

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