Mount Barney (SE Ridge)
Rugged Mt Barney near Brisbane - a wild scramble to twin rocky peaks
The route
The line through Scenic Rim, QLD, Australia - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Autumn-spring (avoid summer heat/storms)
Heat, afternoon storms; the scramble is dangerous when wet
Best Mar-Nov; hot and storm-prone in summer. Confirm.
On the trail
Rainforest, open ridge and extended rock scrambling
Unmarked route with sustained rock scrambling and route-finding; navigation skills essential
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
Experienced walkers; not a tourist trail
Guided ascents; easier peaks nearby for the inexperienced
Getting there & staying
Mt Barney NP (Yellow Pinch), near Boonah
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Boonah / Brisbane; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
QLD Parks; register your intentions; remote-feeling
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Route-finding on unmarked terrain, exposed scrambling, storms, being benighted
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.