Reynolds Gorge via the Mt Bell and Bangalore Saddle
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 8.12 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,503 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 1,503 ft
- Max elevation
- 2,190 ft
- TrailRank
- 72
- Min elevation
- 1,060 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Moving time
- 5 hours
- Time
- 8 hours 3 minutes
- Coordinates
- 2131
- Uploaded
- December 18, 2020
- Recorded
- December 2020
near The Ranch, Queensland (Australia)
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Itinerary description
The hike to Reynolds Gorge past the spectacular cliffs of Mt Bangalore is an amazing walk on its own. The view from the Bangalore/Bell Saddle out towards Mt Roberts and back towards Brisbane is also special. But this hike also traverses the smooth gorges and waterfalls of Reynolds Creek which flows in the area between Mt Roberts/Lizard Point and Mt Bangalore/Mt Bell.
This is a amazing day out and although not long in distance is physical in many ways.
Basically the hike starts off the track into the national park following a fence. At a point along the fence you need to contour round the side of Mt Bangalore until you hit a major creek. Following that creek up you eventually hit the cliffs of Mt Bangalore and you ascend against the side of the cliff up to the Mt Bell / Bangalore saddle.
From the saddle you descend first past one set of rocks on the side of the hill on an angle past a second set of rocks until you see a knoll on a hill at the bottom of the Mt Bangalore before Reynolds Creek. Following down the left side of that knoll you eventually turn right at the base of the Cliffs of the knoll and follow on the angle of the cliffs down to Reynolds Creek.
You then follow Reynolds Creek through Reynolds Gorge and then down the Creek rock hopping along the side of Mt Bangalore until you hit a fence that blocks the creek.
The conclusion of the hike involves circling back around Mt Bangalore and navigating on essentially cattle tracks and a little bush navigation back to the start location.
A tough hike involving two small abseils, lots of rock hopping and essential navigation application across spur gully terrain on the side of Mt Bangalore.
A word of warning this hike can only be completed in a clockwise direction. Also note please don't leap into any of the rock pools without first understanding what is beneath you. Unless you have very good navigation skills you are probably going to find yourself lost. Having an experienced navigator is essential and this hike would be better done with guides from the major bushwalking groups in Brisbane.
This is a amazing day out and although not long in distance is physical in many ways.
Basically the hike starts off the track into the national park following a fence. At a point along the fence you need to contour round the side of Mt Bangalore until you hit a major creek. Following that creek up you eventually hit the cliffs of Mt Bangalore and you ascend against the side of the cliff up to the Mt Bell / Bangalore saddle.
From the saddle you descend first past one set of rocks on the side of the hill on an angle past a second set of rocks until you see a knoll on a hill at the bottom of the Mt Bangalore before Reynolds Creek. Following down the left side of that knoll you eventually turn right at the base of the Cliffs of the knoll and follow on the angle of the cliffs down to Reynolds Creek.
You then follow Reynolds Creek through Reynolds Gorge and then down the Creek rock hopping along the side of Mt Bangalore until you hit a fence that blocks the creek.
The conclusion of the hike involves circling back around Mt Bangalore and navigating on essentially cattle tracks and a little bush navigation back to the start location.
A tough hike involving two small abseils, lots of rock hopping and essential navigation application across spur gully terrain on the side of Mt Bangalore.
A word of warning this hike can only be completed in a clockwise direction. Also note please don't leap into any of the rock pools without first understanding what is beneath you. Unless you have very good navigation skills you are probably going to find yourself lost. Having an experienced navigator is essential and this hike would be better done with guides from the major bushwalking groups in Brisbane.
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1,060 ft
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Did this walk on 16 May 2021. There has been substantial regrowth since December so getting to the top of the saddle was quite difficult as well as getting down to Reynolds Creek. Also navigating around the NE of Mt Bangalore initially through tall grass, and then through regrowth forest was painful.
I highly recommend gaiters and long pants to avoid the cuts and scratches from the bush, and a wetsuit at this time of year for the paddle through the Gorge. There was enough water in the creek for us to only require using a 20m rope for one of the drops in the Gorge. This walk is definitely a challenge but there are enough highlights to make it worthwhile. But only attempt it if you have good navigation skills.
Hi do you do this hike clockwise or anticlockwise?
You should be able to see it's done clockwise in Wikiloc.
It worries me that you don't know how to identify direction of travel in Wikiloc?
Has a lots of off track & bushbashing so good navigation skills are required.
Only attempt this trail if you're an experienced hiker?
How so? does green mean the start? why would it worry you? not everyone is tech savvy
Yes very experienced.. I've done mt. Beerwah, mt. tibrogargan, mt. Ngungun, mt. coochin, mt. ninderry, mt. coolum, mt. cooroora, mt. tinbeerwah, Northbrook gorge, cedar creek/love falls, larapinta falls, stairway falls, pages pinnacle, gorge falls, all of Springbrook and lamington almost, mt. Greville, mt. cordeaux, mt. Mitchell, mt. maroon, spicers peak, kondalila falls, mt. Barney (twice), bunya mountains, steamers, queen Mary falls, goomburra, mt. joyce, mt. Edwards, mt. bally, mt. cougal, upper and lower portals, cronan creek falls, flinders peak, lost world, kureelpa/gheerulla/gardner/baxter falls, paddys/gap creek falls, conondale np, mt. blaine, mt. may, Montserrat lookout, bogabahn, Denham and lip falls and Greene's falls and that's it I think for now haha
Clockwise only because there is one waterfall with a 5 metre drop and no footholds. (There is a cemented metal ring for rope attachment at the top of these falls) Vegetation particularly Lantana is thick against the cliff faces and is quite dense.
I just did this hike again in Sat 12 Feb. Spectacular - water flow was unbelievable. Loved it.
I did this hike on the 26th Feb 2023, if anyone hikes this in the near future and finds a camera at the gorge it would be great if you could contact me