Trails

Ferny Forest is temporarily closed

Hey everyone. QPWS just emailed us to say that Ferny Forest is too wet and it's getting damaged. They've put up barriers until it gets a chance to dry out. Spread the word out. ...

May 21, 2019

Parklands Signage Update

It's been a loooong time coming but the signage for Parklands is currently being printed and will soon be delivered and installed. The two big maps at both the Radar Hill Road and Atkinson road side of the park are being updated to include the new trails. There will be maps installed at the junction above Double Dab and the intersection where Rock'n'roll and Rock-a-dial meet the fire road. There will also be maps at the top of Phoenix and at the skills park. Additionally all those old map signs that only showed the fire roads are being replaced with new maps that also show the single-tracks. We are also getting some extra icons printed up so Rookie Road, Lush, Taser and Blue Tongue can be properly signed. Also we will get some "No Entry", "Give way" and extra directional arrows for problem intersections. So expect some trail care days to be called to get these posts and icons finally installed. Thanks to Ranger...

February 4, 2019

Trailcare at Ferny Forest Saturday 02/02/2019

Hey everyone, [caption id="attachment_7079" align="alignright" width="300"] Ferny Forest trailcare[/caption] QPWS rangers will be co-ordinating a volunteer trailcare at Ferny Forest mountain bike trail on Saturday 2nd February from 8.30am to 12pm (approx.) If you would like to assist with the maintenance of the trail please send an email to: cheryl.thomson@des.qld.gov.au For more information on the trail, check out our webpage: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/beerburrum-beerwah/about.html#things_to_do [caption id="attachment_7080" align="aligncenter" width="787"] QPWS Information Notice[/caption]...

January 22, 2019

Parklands “Adopt-a-Trail” – Good Idea or Bad Idea?

For something as seemingly simple as moving a bit of dirt, trail-care is an extremely hot topic and everyone has a different viewpoint and strong opinions. I've heard countless complaints such as: [caption id="attachment_7018" align="alignright" width="300"] Kangarooiceus Judgmenticus[/caption] "There isn't enough trail care days" "Your trail care days are on the wrong day/time" "Trail care days have too many (or too few) people show up" "The trails are being dumbed down/made harder" "Illegal trails, links, shortcuts are being built" "No signage and the maps are wrong" "The kangaroos are silently judging my Taser runs" and many many more. So yeah, it's a complex issue and there probably isn't a silver bullet. Introducing ADOPT-A-TRAIL! This idea has been thrown around for awhile now and it's used elsewhere but it hasn't gained much traction yet due to our workload not giving us enough time to push it. Basically the idea is that all the trails in Parklands are put up for grabs and people (or maybe teams...

November 1, 2018

Sugar Bag Road Flow Trail Official opening – This Saturday 8th December

[caption id="attachment_7015" align="alignright" width="211"] Official Event Poster[/caption] Just a reminder that the official opening for the Sugarbag trails is this Saturday folks! When: Saturday 8th December 2018 - 9am to 12noon Where: The main event will be at the Sugar Bag Road Trails car park, between Alexander Street and Lawman Street. (see map below). Join Mayor Mark Jamieson and Deputy Mayor Tim Dwyer to officially open this exciting new facility and celebrate the thriving Sunshine Coast mountain bike community. • Bike demo's from major bike companies • Local food vendors • Numerous trails to ride. We'll have the club marquee set up on the day so feel free to drop in for a yarn and a lemon squash. There will be very limited disability and VIP parking at the top. Official parking is front of Caloundra high school with a brief ride up to the event area. ...

November 1, 2018

Updated Trail Counts and Grants Update

Hi Folks, I've just checked the counters after a couple of months. The new trails at Parklands are attracting a sustained thousand rides a month and they seem to be holding up okay. You can view the stats on our Trail Care page. If you do notice issues with any trails within Parklands please be sure to send an email to info@bushrangers.org and we'll discuss it with QPWS. [caption id="attachment_6884" align="alignright" width="538"] A worn timber bridge that was made worse by Cyclone Debbie's down pour.[/caption] Also, we've submitted an application for round 7 of the Queensland Government's Get Playing - Places and Spaces grant, the Sunshine Coast Council have already approved us for a major community grant that will be the co-contribution for this grant. Working with QPWS we're seeking to fix up all the creek crossings throughout the Parklands Conversation park. Rock armouring will be the preferred method however bridges will be installed/upgraded where needed. Additionally many 'fall line' trails will be reworked...

October 1, 2018

Announcement, Informational, Trails

Trail-care at Ferny Forest

Hey Folks, Cheryl from QPWS just let us know that they'll be doing some much needed trail-care at Ferny Forest next Wednesday (19/09/2018) and they'd appreciate help from volunteers. If you can help please email Cheryl at Cheryl.Thomson@des.qld.gov.au by Monday so they can organise everything and let you know the times. See you there if you're coming. Michael Johns Club Secretary...

September 11, 2018

QPWS is back-burning at Parklands

[caption id="attachment_6777" align="alignright" width="225"] Back Burning is happening near the transmission towers[/caption] FYI folks! Just heard from Ranger Eugene that QPWS is burning around the transmission towers at Parklands tomorrow (Wed 18/07/2018). Radar Hill road will be shut from the top (towers) right down to the bitumen at the bottom (highway side)....

July 17, 2018

Noosa Trail Master Plan – Survey!

Hi Folks, Tourism Noosa, Noosa District & Landcare, Noosa Council’s Economic Development department and Common Ground Trails are working on a Noosa Trail Masterplan, funded by the Noosa Biosphere Reserve, to enhance the Noosa Trail Network experience for local and visiting bushwalkers, mountain bikers, horse riders and other users. Common Ground Trails have created a survey that you can find HERE. We encourage everyone to fill out the survey and to highlight any areas that need attention on the map. Thanks for the heads up Brad! Further information: https://mysunshinecoast.com.au/news/news-display/hinterland-trail-upgrade-a-big-idea-for-noosa-biosphere-reserve,54206 http://noosabiosphere.org.au/posts/hinterland-trail-upgrade-a-big-idea-for-noosa-biosphere-reserve ...

June 25, 2018