Mount Baldy
Mount Baldy
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Alan M
Palm Cove, Australia72 contributions
Sept 2020
.This a surprising circuit we dit it to Mount Yabi to Mount Baldy and back . Approximately 8.3km.
Our sad crew was lead by my goat like son 13 and my nimble daughter 15, Myself and my wife were leading the rear 54 and 44 respectively.
It took us 2hrs and 45 minutes at a leisurely pace. Some tough terrain and harsh words .We encountered . green tree snake which skittered across our path between Yabi and Baldy which caused a near heart attack for me.
Our supplies consisted of four cans of pop, liquorice all sorts, Werthers Originals, and gooey stuff the kids eat I think is made from cows knees.
From our delicious supplies you may have guessed we are pommies lived here 12 years and this was the first attempt at the Baldy Yabi circuit.
We survived and loved it especially the sweets.
Was rather dismayed when I was overtaken by a 70 year old jogging down th e descent to the carpark, but hey he’s 70 and I’m 54.
Our sad crew was lead by my goat like son 13 and my nimble daughter 15, Myself and my wife were leading the rear 54 and 44 respectively.
It took us 2hrs and 45 minutes at a leisurely pace. Some tough terrain and harsh words .We encountered . green tree snake which skittered across our path between Yabi and Baldy which caused a near heart attack for me.
Our supplies consisted of four cans of pop, liquorice all sorts, Werthers Originals, and gooey stuff the kids eat I think is made from cows knees.
From our delicious supplies you may have guessed we are pommies lived here 12 years and this was the first attempt at the Baldy Yabi circuit.
We survived and loved it especially the sweets.
Was rather dismayed when I was overtaken by a 70 year old jogging down th e descent to the carpark, but hey he’s 70 and I’m 54.
Written 28 September 2020
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WorldTravla7
Cairns, Australia8,630 contributions
Jan 2021 • Solo
I’d done Mount Baldy up and back on its own previously & this time tackled the longer 8.5km loop starting at Yabi car park & heading up up to Yabi Mountain and along the ridge to Mount Baldy & back down. It took just under 3 hours including water breaks & stops at each summit.
To be honest it’s better than doing Baldy on it’s own as you enjoy a walk through the rainforest from Yabi to Baldy and the walk is more gradual & less strenuous in terms of uphill. You also get to enjoy some great views from both peaks and feel like you’ve really accomplished something. The diversity of landscape is impressive with open bush land, dry savannah & rainforest all on one walk. There is also an abundance of bird life - I saw an amazing black finch like bird with a blood red breast near Yabi Mountain which I’ve never seen anywhere else before.
Hint: take lots of water and watch out for the regular signs which direct you where to go. For the Yabi/Baldy circuit make sure to start from the first car park just off Rifle Range Rd (this is the Yabi car park, the Baldy car park is a few hundred metres down the road).
To be honest it’s better than doing Baldy on it’s own as you enjoy a walk through the rainforest from Yabi to Baldy and the walk is more gradual & less strenuous in terms of uphill. You also get to enjoy some great views from both peaks and feel like you’ve really accomplished something. The diversity of landscape is impressive with open bush land, dry savannah & rainforest all on one walk. There is also an abundance of bird life - I saw an amazing black finch like bird with a blood red breast near Yabi Mountain which I’ve never seen anywhere else before.
Hint: take lots of water and watch out for the regular signs which direct you where to go. For the Yabi/Baldy circuit make sure to start from the first car park just off Rifle Range Rd (this is the Yabi car park, the Baldy car park is a few hundred metres down the road).
Written 3 January 2021
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DeathBeforeDecaf
Cairns, Australia143 contributions
Feb 2014 • Solo
This difficult walk to the 1017 m summit (above sea level) of Mount Baldy offers generous views of the Atherton Tableland and Lake Tinaroo. The walk is strenuous with steep sections and loose rock. Only fit and experienced walkers should attempt this track. The walking track ends at the summit and walkers can either return the way they came or continue onto Widow Makers hill (another 3 to 4 km).
Mount Baldy walking track, Baldy Mountain Forest Reserve (Grade: 4)
Distance: 4.3 km return
Time: allow 2.5 hrs walking time
Mount Baldy walking track, Baldy Mountain Forest Reserve (Grade: 4)
Distance: 4.3 km return
Time: allow 2.5 hrs walking time
Written 2 January 2015
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Gilad C
13 contributions
Jul 2015 • Friends
The walk itself offered a very challenging climb to the summit. Once atop the view appeared to be worth the climb allowing one of the best views of the tablelands. Whilst there, the pathway was being resurfaced, ensuring for future walkers a more pleasant hike.
Written 18 July 2015
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JaymieOK
Townsville, Australia568 contributions
Nov 2018 • Solo
I wanted a good workout and this certainly gives it! 300m climb over 2.2km. Some good steep sections of trail.
Written 8 December 2018
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greenhillstraveller
Brisbane, Australia29 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
The walk up Mt Baldy was testing but doable if you had frequent stops. The best part was the track from here off to Mt Yabi which was a delightful stroll through the rain forest and downhill to the car park. About 7 km in all, with a lot of bird life and even a couple of ground orchids in flower.
Written 18 September 2017
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TadvisorReviewer
Australia296 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
Make sure you there are clear sky's to be rewarded with the views before you attempt to make it to the summit. Not as appealing the 2nd time around unless you are a fitness enthusiast. Bring plenty of water. Would not journey up a 3rd time unless showing someone else.
Written 22 December 2016
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Kim N
Cairns, Australia215 contributions
Aug 2016 • Business
Fantastic hike up the mountain, most very well landscaped and steps leading up. Under a little construction and not for the faint hearted, the walk seems to go forever. With many photo worthy views on the way up you will be well pleased with the view when you reach the summit and can also sign the visitor book.
Written 17 August 2016
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Tom H
Dunedin, New Zealand5 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
This walk will take around two hours up and back from the carpark, and is mostly quite steep.
There is a well worn track and good signposts with precast concrete steps in the steepest parts.
After a short walk through the forest, the track heads off steeply up the hill and remains steep for most of the way apart from a couple of short plateaus. There is a visitors book at the summit you can sign, but since many of the hikers are locals, it does not reflect the popularity of the walk.
For those that are more adventurous there is a circuit track that winds back via another peak.
There is a well worn track and good signposts with precast concrete steps in the steepest parts.
After a short walk through the forest, the track heads off steeply up the hill and remains steep for most of the way apart from a couple of short plateaus. There is a visitors book at the summit you can sign, but since many of the hikers are locals, it does not reflect the popularity of the walk.
For those that are more adventurous there is a circuit track that winds back via another peak.
Written 17 August 2016
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jenkombi184
Australia78 contributions
Feb 2016 • Family
This is a popular walking track on the outskirts of Atherton. It's a reasonably challenging walk, about 30 minutes to the top for the fit ones, or more like 50mins for me. Dogs are allowed, technically on leash, but no-one does. The view from the top is spectacular, looking out across the the farmland past Yungaburra to Mt Bartle Frere
Written 23 May 2016
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walkietalkies309
Cardwell, Australia
Hi there are a group of us thinking g of doing my baldy across to yabbi mountain lookout and down to car park . We are not exceptionally fit and vary from 45 to 62 years of age. We are a bit worried about the rating of this walk but in saying that we did complete thorsborough trail hinchinbrook island . Do most people do the loop
And how long would it take if not so fit thanks sonya
Written 21 May 2017
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