Spring Mountain Water Tower Circuit

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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	(-27.7206607,152.9131194)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Centenary Highway, A5 Turn on to then drive for 330 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Springfield Greenbank Arterial and drive for another 2.7 km Turn sharp right onto Ironbark Track and drive for another 4 km Turn sharp left and drive for another 185 m Turn sharp left onto Honeyeater Drive and drive for another 450 m Turn right onto Thornbill Drive and drive for another 1.5 km Turn right and drive for another 1 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From Thornbill Drive(115 metres northwest of intersection with Platypus Drive), head towards the gray metal gate next to the brown “Spring Mountain Forest Park” sign. Head around the gate and follow the concrete road gently uphill as it veers right. After about 115 metres from the gate, veer right and join the Water Tower Track. 1.02kms into the trip, turn/veer right at the fork and join the Horse Shoe Loop to continue along Spring Mountain Water Tower Circuit(counterclockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 135 m (at the intersection of Water Tower Track & Wedgetail Track) continue straight, to head along Water Tower Track (a vehicle track). After another 650 m continue straight, to head along Water Tower Track.
	After another 145 m (at the intersection of Yahoo & Water Tower Track) continue straight.
	After another 85 m turn right, to head along Horse Shoe Loop.
	After another 235 m continue straight, to head along Horse Shoe Loop. After another 150 m continue straight, to head along Horse Shoe Loop.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you to the foreshore of Crewes Creek(might be dry) via the Yahoo Track if you'd like to rest and have a little picnic by the running water. To start this optional side trip turn sharp right here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 1.5 km (at the intersection of Ring Road & Yahoo) continue straight, to head along Ring Road (a vehicle track). After another 90 m continue straight, to head along Ring Road.
	After another 190 m veer left. After another 100 m continue straight.
	After another 85 m turn left, to head along Yuddamun Trail.
	After another 170 m turn right, to head along Yuddamun Trail. After another 150 m continue straight, to head along Yuddamun Trail. After another 460 m continue straight, to head along Yuddamun Trail.
	After another 155 m veer left, to head along Yuddamun Trail.
	After another 175 m veer right, to head along Yuddamun Trail. After another 75 m continue straight, to head along Yuddamun Trail.
	After another 35 m turn left, to head along Yuddamun Trail.
	After another 235 m turn left.
	After another 320 m turn left, to head along David Savage Track. After another 55 m (at the intersection of David Savage Track & Monarch Track) continue straight, to head along David Savage Track.
	After another 40 m continue straight, to head along David Savage Track.
	After another 85 m turn right, to head along David Savage Track. After another 240 m continue straight, to head along David Savage Track.
	After another 450 m (at the intersection of Ring Road & David Savage Track) veer right, to head along Ring Road. After another 175 m (at the intersection of Surefoot Track & Ring Road) continue straight, to head along Ring Road. Keep left.
	After another 115 m (at the intersection of Ring Road & Water Tower Track) veer left, to head along Water Tower Track. After another 245 m continue straight, to head along Water Tower Track. After another 380 m continue straight. After another 85 m (at the intersection of Yahoo & Water Tower Track) continue straight, to head along Water Tower Track.
	After another 145 m continue straight, to head along Water Tower Track. After another 650 m (at the intersection of Wedgetail Track & Water Tower Track) continue straight (a service road).
	After another 135 m come to the end.

This optional side trip takes you to the foreshore of Crewes Creek(might be dry) via the Yahoo Track if you'd like to rest and have a little picnic by the running water.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Ring Road & Yahoo Start heading along Yahoo (a vehicle track).
	After another 410 m turn right, to head along Yahoo.
	After another 175 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 590 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Spring Mountain Water Tower Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	8 km
Time	2 h 15 min to 4 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Logan Central Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Wednesday 11 September
  
  24°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the south early this morning. Medium chance of showers, most likely during the morning and afternoon. Light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:30am to 2:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 8 [Very High]
  
  Thursday 12 September
  
  13°C → 27°C
  Showers developing.
  100% chance of rain
  1 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of fog in the early morning, mainly inland. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm from the late morning. Light winds becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 12 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Friday 13 September
  
  11°C → 23°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers along the coastal fringe, slight chance elsewhere. Winds south to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 10 and 14 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Saturday 14 September
  
  9°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers near the coast, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds southerly 15 to 25 km/h turning east to southeasterly during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Sunday 15 September
  
  10°C → 23°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Monday 16 September
  
  11°C → 22°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 17 September
  
  11°C → 24°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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