Representative Lifestyle Hikers mountain image; a current Bull Head trail photograph is still required. Photo: Lifestyle Hikers
What to expect
A demanding point-to-point forest hike travelling from Brandon Hill through Bull Head Forest Reserve to Bull Head Mountain peak and onward to Reckford.
Trail summary
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Distance
- 10 km (10 km event route)
- Estimated duration
- Allow 4-6 hrs
- Elevation
- Peak elevation not confirmed for this listing
- Route type
- Point to point
- Trail status
- Caution
- Guide
- Required
- River crossing
- Not recorded
Online source checked 31 July 2026. Field conditions have not been independently verified.
Access and planning
Trailhead
Brandon Hill was the start of the Forestry Department's 2023 route; the published finish was Reckford.
Access
Forestry documented this 10 km route and rated it 6/10, but a 2023 fire affected the trail. Current access and recovery conditions must be confirmed before any visit.
Parking
No current independent parking or shuttle plan is confirmed.
Hazards and equipment
Known hazards
- Fire-affected and potentially eroded sections
- Steep remote forest terrain
- Point-to-point transport requirement
- Limited wayfinding outside an organised hike
Footwear
Supportive hiking boots with grip for steep forest terrain.
Bring
- At least 2 litres of water
- Sun and rain protection
- Personal first-aid essentials
Preparation
Contact Forestry for a current condition report, obtain a guide, and arrange transport at both ends before attempting the route.
Conditions can change rapidly. This information is advisory and does not guarantee trail safety.
Research source
This listing was prepared from the source below. A source check confirms published information, not current on-the-ground safety or access.
Forestry Department — Forest Trek 2023