Mountain Fit Program

The Scenic Rim is home to World-Heritage listed National Parks, iconic mountain peaks and literally kilometres of formed and signposted walking tracks that are open year-round to public access. This area is popular to tourists of all kinds – in fact some make it their holiday destination simply because of the quality and variety of the bushwalking.

If you are keen to get into bushwalking, but are thinking twice about it because of fitness, lack of experience or confidence, or because you don’t have a “tribe” to go with … Mt Barney Lodge has the solution … we have a series of bushwalks to get you focused and motivated. We offer three bushwalks per elevation level (i.e. 9 walks in total) and each series takes about three months to complete. Depending on your fitness level, choose from either the low, medium or high series of walks. There is also a focus topic to help you gain the knowledge and skills to become an independent bushwalker. It is recommended that you also plan a weekly walking fitness routine to improve your endurance. We’ll even send you our training template.

Set new fitness goals for 2022!

LOW ELEVATION SERIES $210pp
Saturday Series

Walk 1: Cronan Creek Cascades
Distance: 12km return
Time: 5-6 hours
Focus topic: Leave no trace bushwalking principles

Walk 2: Lower Portals
Distance: 10 km return
Time: 5+ hours
Focus topic: Rockhopping theory and skills

Walk 3: Spicers Gap Circuit
Distance: 8.1km circuit
Time: 5+ hour
Focus topic: Safety in the bush. Stranger danger vs real danger

MEDIUM ELEVATION SERIES $350pp

1. Paddies Peak
Distance: 7km
Time: 5-7 hours return
Focus topic: Daypack selection and packing

2. Mt Gilles
Distance: 7km
Time: 5-7 hours return
Focus topic: Outdoor clothing

3. Flinders Peak
Distance: 7km
Time: 4-6 hours return
Focus topic: Snake and tick bites

HIGH ELEVATION SERIES $410pp

1. Mt Edwards
Distance: 5.3km return
Elevation Gain: 500m
Time: 4-5 hours
Focus topic: Expedition food and hydration

2. Mt Greville via Waterfall Gorge
Distance: 5km loop
Elevation Gain: 550m
Time: 4-6 hours
Focus topic: Phone technology on mountains – how to enhance your nature experience.

3. Mt Maroon
Distance: 4.3 km return
Elevation Gain: 650m
Time: 5-6 hours
Focus topic: Extremes of Australian weather

Inclusions on all walks = expert guiding, bus transfers from meetup points, freshly made tea, coffee and cake on each walk.
Meeting times and places will be advised.
To join, book through our activity calendar or the Adventure With Us booking button.