Bally Mountain is only 490m high but is very interesting - there are several good viewpoints offering views of features such as the Cougals, part of Springbrook, Mt Warning and the Gold Coast, a razorback and even a short natural tunnel. First to Little Bally and then across the saddle to Bally Mountain. The ascent starts on a very old farm road and we will pass a ruined farmhouse near the summit. The traverse across to the main peak is partly on a fairly wide razorback with some short, mild scrambling and some exposure. For the descent we’ll continue west from the summit and down a short cliff break. There will be a safety rope for people who don’t feel confident descending this. Once at the base there’s a well used foot pad back down to Bonogin Creek. Lunch will probably be beside pools at the base of the mountain. If people are interested we’ll explore further upstream to a kind of wilderness ranch which was bought up by the City Council to add to the conservation reserve. This outing is for experienced walkers only. If there is any rain around it will be modified or postponed because of potentially slippery conditions. DW