So I’ve been researching a specific set of old maps looking for Queensland trig station locations to explore. I’ve had this site on my to-visit list for a long time. With a day off work, today was the day! I parked at the The Crest then wandered across the road to start an ascent towards the East Peak of Mount Mitchell. A pleasant walk along a well trodden path. I can imagine clearing this path wouldn’t have been pleasant due to prolific Gympie Gympie living in the area. The abundance of this plant concerned me because I knew I would be heading off-track if I wanted to hit the West Peak summit. This could end up being a very time consuming and delicate off-track experience!

Before heading to the West Peak I decided to visit the East Peak. The views did not disappoint! I stayed here for a while soaking up the time alone.

On the return route to the off-track waypoint I clearly saw what lay ahead. The West Peak. Once at the sign I left the track to follow the ridge line up. Being off track in this environment is an entirely different world to following a well trodden path. Around trees, through bushes, over rocks, annoying vines, but.. a much greater adventure! I was fortunate to have no Gympie Gympie on the ridge. Away from the ridge though there were lots of it! A sea of pain awaited if you fell into it!

After about an hour off track I made it to the summit. There you are! A very large partial cairn and large discs sitting next to it. A great find for this survey nerd! I explored up here for nearly an hour. A surprise was found that I used to setup a GC Letterbox Hybrid cache, but that’s another story.

The way back to the track was the same as the way up and just as slow. Once at the track it was easy going and an uneventful descent.

A great piece of history discovered and shared on this platform. Thanks for the cache

Rated: for Overall Experience.