BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GayOut//Event Export//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:367166@gayout.com DTSTAMP:20261026T131049Z DTSTART:20261212T000000Z DTEND:20261212T235959Z SUMMARY:Cronin Creek hike and swim DESCRIPTION:We’\\;re wrapping up another fantastic year of Tom Socia l hiking adventures with a beautiful bushwalk\\, spectacular mountain sce nery and a refreshing swim at one of South East Queensland’\\;s hidd en waterfalls!\\nFor our final hike of the year\\, we’\\;re heading to Mount Barney National Park to explore the picturesque Cronan Creek Fal ls Track. This 13km return adventure takes us through open countryside\\, lush rainforest and scenic creek crossings before reaching a secluded wa terfall and natural swimming hole.\\nThe Hike\\nStarting from Yellow Pinc h car park\\, we’\\;ll follow a scenic trail through the foothills o f Mount Barney\\, taking in beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and countryside.\\nThe walk winds through a mixture of open grassy landsc apes and shaded rainforest\\, with several creek crossings and gentle cli mbs along the way. There are a few hills to get the heart pumping\\, but the real reward comes towards the end of the trail.\\nHidden just off the main track\\, Cronan Creek Falls is a beautiful little oasis surrounded by towering rock formations and lush greenery. We’\\;ll stop here fo r a well-earned break\\, enjoy some lunch and\\, for those feeling advent urous\\, take a refreshing dip in the natural swimming hole.\\nAfter soak ing up the scenery\\, we’\\;ll make our way back along the trail\\, bringing our final hiking adventure of the year to a close.\\nHike Detail s\\nLocation: Mount Barney National Park\\, Scenic Rim\\nStarting point: Yellow Pinch car park\\nDistance: Approximately 13km return\\nDuration: A pproximately 5 hours\\, plus time for swimming and breaks\\nDifficulty: M oderate\\nElevation gain: Approximately 440m\\nTerrain: Fire trails\\, un even bush tracks\\, creek crossings and some rocky sections\\nSwimming: O ptional at Cronan Creek Falls\\nWhile much of the walk follows a relative ly straightforward fire trail\\, the distance\\, hills\\, creek crossings and rocky access to the falls mean a reasonable level of fitness is requ ired. This hike is best suited to members who are comfortable walking lon ger distances over uneven terrain.\\nWhat to Bring\\nComfortable hiking s hoes with good grip\\nPlenty of drinking water\\nPacked lunch and snacks\ \nSwimmers and a small towel\\nSunscreen\\, hat and insect repellent\\nWa ter shoes or spare footwear for creek crossings\\nA small backpack for yo ur belongings\\nA waterproof bag for valuables and electronics\\nBe prepa red to get your feet wet! The track includes several creek crossings\\, a nd water levels can vary depending on recent rainfall.\\nGetting There\\n We’\\;ll be organising carpooling options from Brisbane to help memb ers travel together and reduce the number of cars heading to the trailhea d.\\nMeeting locations\\, departure times and carpool arrangements will b e confirmed closer to the event.\\n \\;\\nRegistrations will open clo ser to the event. \\nhttps://www.gayout.com/asia-aus/australia/brisbane/ events/cronin-creek-hike-and-swim-2026-12-12 LOCATION:tomsocial.com.au URL:https://www.gayout.com/asia-aus/australia/brisbane/events/cronin-creek-hike-and-swim-2026-12-12 STATUS:CONFIRMED END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR