Constitution Hill Circuit

Starting from the car park on Sir Samuel Griffith Drive(Tourist Dr. 7), Mt. Coot-tha, this walk takes you on a circuit around the Constitution Hill via the Honeyeater, Scorpion and Litchfield tracks. Enjoy this all-around hike as you go through the varying scenic woodland looking over western Brisbane. You’re likely to come across interesting wildflowers such as the Christmas Bells and White Honeysuckle. A nice, peaceful outing in nature featuring possible monitor lizard sightings along with other animals. Notice the change in vegetation as you pivot around the hill. The tracks are mostly wide and provide good cover from the sun, making this track somewhat suitable for running. You’ll get a good leg and hip workout if you decide to do so, but try to avoid midday to have a better experience. Don’t forget to visit the Mount Coot-tha summit as there are many amenities including an exceptionally scenic restaurant that you can watch the city of Brisbane from. 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	(-27.4846073,152.9553712)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Frederick Street, 5 Turn on to Mount Coot-tha Road then drive for 325 m Keep right and drive for another 145 m At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Mount Coot-tha Road, T7 and drive for another 1 km Keep left onto Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, T7 and drive for another 2.2 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Sir Samuel Griffith Drive, T7 and drive for another 175 m Keep left and drive for another 35 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the car park on Sir Samuel Griffith Drive/Tourist Dr. 7(365 metres west of Mt. Coot-tha Summit Lookout), head towards the yellow gate with a “No Parking” sign on it, moving directly away from the road. Head around the said gate and pass by the sheltered informative singpost to your right, along the dirt trail. After about 60 metres, veer right and join the Honeyeater Track to continue along Constitution Hill Circuit(clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 9 m veer left, to head along Chapel Hill Road Trail. After another 7 m continue straight, to head along Chapel Hill Road Trail.
	After another 50 m (at the intersection of Chapel Hill Road Trail & Honeyeater Track) veer right, to head along Honeyeater Track (a footpath). After another 30 m pass a seat (on your left). After another 780 m cross the bridge (about 10 m long) Then pass a seat (8 m on your left)., has a backrest. After another 195 m pass a seat (20 m on your left).
	At the intersection of Reservoir Trail & Honeyeater Track turn sharp right, to head along Reservoir Trail (a highway\|bridleway). After another 105 m continue straight, to head along Reservoir Trail.
	After another 25 m veer left. Keep right. After another 280 m continue straight.
	After another 190 m veer right.
	After another 350 m turn right.
	After another 205 m turn right, to head along Scorpion Track.
	After another 370 m veer right, to head along Scorpion Track. After another 120 m continue straight, to head along Scorpion Track. After another 40 m continue straight, to head along Scorpion Track.
	After another 190 m (at the intersection of Sir Samuel Griffith Drive & Scorpion Track) turn left, to head along Sir Samuel Griffith Drive (a road).
	After another 120 m (at the intersection of Ghost Hole Track & Sir Samuel Griffith Drive) turn right, to head along Ghost Hole Track (a walking track). Then head into the "Gold Mine Picnic Area". After another 8 m pass the water tap (on your right). After another 6 m pass the BBQ (5 m on your left). After another 10 m continue straight, to head along Ghost Hole Track.
	After another 20 m (at the intersection of Ghost Hole Track & Litchfield Track) turn sharp right, to head along Litchfield Track. After another 480 m continue straight, to head along Litchfield Track. After another 320 m continue straight, to head along Litchfield Track. After another 230 m pass the "Constitution Hill" (145 m on your right). After another 20 m continue straight, to head along Litchfield Track.
	After another 145 m continue straight, to head along Litchfield Track. After another 350 m continue straight, to head along Litchfield Track.
	After another 150 m veer right, to head along Litchfield Track.
	After another 580 m continue straight, to head along Litchfield Track.
	After another 220 m (at the intersection of Summit Track & Litchfield Track) turn right, to head along Summit Track (a footpath).
	After another 7 m (at the intersection of Summit Track & Sir Samuel Griffith Drive) turn right, to head along Sir Samuel Griffith Drive (a road). After another 65 m veer left.
	After another 15 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Constitution Hill Circuit

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	5.7 km
Time	2 h to 3 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
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)

Some facilities on route

Seat: There are 3 on route, on average they are 1.4 km apart with the largest gap of 4.6 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	95 m	[seat]
Seat	890 m	[seat]
Seat	1.1 km	[seat]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Kenmore Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Saturday 27 July
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the south, slight chance elsewhere. Light winds.
  
  Sunday 28 July
  
  14°C → 23°C
  Shower or two then sunny.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers inland, medium chance elsewhere. Winds westerly 15 to 20 km/h turning southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the late morning and early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 15 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 23.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:40am to 2:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Monday 29 July
  
  5°C → 21°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Patches of morning frost in the south. Winds southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 1 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 21.
  
  Tuesday 30 July
  
  5°C → 21°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Patches of morning frost inland. Light winds becoming southerly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 21.
  
  Wednesday 31 July
  
  5°C → 21°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Patches of morning frost inland. Light winds becoming south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h during the day then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 21.
  
  Thursday 1 August
  
  6°C → 21°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Friday 2 August
  
  7°C → 22°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Saturday 3 August
  
  8°C → 22°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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