The Somerset Trail hike is on the Mount Mee Plateau and part of the D'Aguilar Range, and passes through rainforest, dry sclerophyll forest, and hoop pine plantation out to Somerset Lookout which looks down over Somerset Dam and the Brisbane Valley. During winter to spring there is a variety of wildflowers. Starting from across the road from the Gantry which is also the start of the Piccabeen Walk.
Grade 3 (Moderate) - Walks for Most Fitness Levels: Grade 3 on the
AWTGS represents moderate walking tracks. These are ideal for walkers with some fitness who are comfortable with some hills and uneven terrain. While suitable for most ages, some bushwalking experience is recommended to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Tracks may have short, steep hill sections, a rough surface, and many steps. The total distance of a Grade 3 walk can be up to 20 kilometers.
Track can slippery in the wet. The signs direct hikers to go in one direction, the easier way around. 11 road crossings and watch out for 4WDs. Carry plenty of water as none available on track.
Total distance: 13122 m
Max elevation: 676 m
Min elevation: 486 m
Total climbing: 474 m
Total descent: -470 m
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Getting there
Getting to the trailhead: D'Aguilar National Park.
From the Brisbane CBD follow route 22 out along Kelvin Grove Road, Enoggera Road, and Samford Road to Dayboro. From Dayboro follow route 58 along Mount Mee Road to Sellin Road where the sign to the national park indicates to turn left. Follow Sellin Road to The Gantry Day Use Area.
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Nearby towns: Bellthorpe, Dayboro, Fernvale, Kilcoy, Mount Glorious, Mount Mee, Mount Pleasant, Samford Valley, Wamuran, Woodford
About the region
Discover remote gorges, sheltered pockets of subtropical rainforest, expanses of eucalypt woodland and spectacular views to Moreton Bay, all within an hour and a half's drive of Brisbane.
D'Aguilar National Park (formerly Brisbane Forest Park) totals approximately 36,000 ha, protecting the core of the D'Aguilar Range's vast bushland area.
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4 Reviews on “Somerset Trail Walk (13km)”
Ok sounds good Larn ?
Okay how does Sunday the 14th of May sound?
Sounds Good. I am next home in the middle of May. I think Mum Mabe and Denise would be keen too. Leanne Braden Suzanne Mabel Cannon Denise Wain
yep Larn that’s the one