Toohey Forest
Here's a good ride if you want to see "Toohey Forest" without walking.
The map shows the car park for "Toohey Forest ". It can get a bit busy on the weekends, if the car park is full then there is always parking at the end of the path on "North Ring Road" at the University. Length - Approx 2.3km's each way Terrain: The entire track is bitumen, and mostly flat for the middle section, however starting from "North Ring Road" involves one steep hill at the start. Also starting from Toohey Road end involves a couple of steep hills. |
"Toohey Forest Park" is approximately 260 hectares in size and is located 10 kilometres south of the city CBD. Toohey Forest adjoins bushland owned and managed by Griffith University. The vegetation of Toohey Forest is typical of the open eucalypt forests that once covered Brisbane with rainforest species growing along creeks and in moist gullies and is home to over 400 species of native wildlife and plant species. The forest features sandstone outcrops and is made up of a variety of eucalypt trees with an understorey of wattles, she-oaks, heath species, creepers, grasses and in sandstone areas, stands of grass trees. Please note there are not any toilet facilities available at "Toohey Forest Park".
For our ride we started at the carpark off Toohey Road and followed the "Toohey Ridge Track", the track continues and changes to "Nathan Ridge Track" which goes to "North Ring Road".
The path is reasonably well shaded for the most part.
Things to consider :
There are steep hills at the start of the track from both directions, picnic tables are located at the Toohey Road end, right at the carpark.
The path is reasonably well shaded for the most part.
Things to consider :
There are steep hills at the start of the track from both directions, picnic tables are located at the Toohey Road end, right at the carpark.
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Here is the entire route starting from Nathan and finishing at Toohey Road.
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Safe cycling
Everyone should know the road rules before heading out for a ride. Here are the main safety tips and road rules for cyclists. For more information on road rules, refer to the Queensland Government Transport website for Road Rules for Cyclists.
Rules and cycle tips
Everyone should know the road rules before heading out for a ride. Here are the main safety tips and road rules for cyclists. For more information on road rules, refer to the Queensland Government Transport website for Road Rules for Cyclists.
Rules and cycle tips
- Keep your bike in top condition: Make sure your bicycle is roadworthy before you start out. Check your tyre pressure and that brakes, pedals, lights and reflectors are all in good working order.
- Wear a helmet: A helmet could save your life. Under the road rules, all cyclists, even young children, must wear an approved helmet when riding. Your helmet must be correctly fitted and securely fastened.
- Follow the road rules: Road rules for cycling and driving cars are the same and are regulated by the Queensland Road Rules. Make sure you’re aware of all road rules relating to cycling before you begin your ride.
- Keep left: Cyclists should keep as far left as practical but can take up a whole lane where necessary for safety or to turn right.
- Hand signals: Cyclists should give hand signals when turning left, right or changing lanes and it’s a good idea to signal that you are about to stop.
- Be seen: Wearing brightly coloured clothes will help motorists see you when you’re riding on the road. You must have front and rear lights and reflectors on your bike for riding at night.
- Give way: Normal give way rules apply when riding on the road. Cyclists must give way to pedestrians at all times on shared paths and footpaths.
- Use your bell: Let others know you’re coming by signaling with your bell especially on shared paths and footpaths. You are legally required to have a working bell fitted to your bike.
- Two abreast: It is legal to ride two abreast... in some circumstances (eg on a narrow road) it may be more sensible to ride in a single file.
- Passengers: It is illegal to carry passengers except in an approved child seat or on a tandem.
- Pedestrian Crossings: Cyclists must give way to pedestrians at pedestrian crossings. If using the crossing to cross a road, cyclists must dismount and walk their bike across.