Mt Mitchell

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Mt Mitchell Walk (GPX)

Mt Mitchell, one of two peaks on either side of Cunningham's Gap, is a good track walk which provides great views of Main Range, the Moogerah Peaks and through to Mt Barney. There is a wide variety of biome types along the track, including luxuriant rainforest, eucalyptus forest, and montane heath, as well as impressive natural rock formations, making this an incredibly scenic walk.

Lookouts

Bird Watching

Picnic Facilities

Toilets

No Dogs Permitted

Rainforest

Eucalypt Forest

1174m

Maximum Elevation

424m

Total Climb

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Getting there

From Brisbane follow the Cunningham Highway towards Cunningham's Gap. At the top of the gap turn right into 'crest' carpark adjoining the highway. The Mt Mitchell track leaves on the opposite side of the road, so take care when crossing! Note that the carpark is rather small, so try to get there early to maximise your chances of securing a spot.

Maps

The track is clearly marked so no map is required, however the Sunmap Cunninghams Gap sheet covers the area.

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Mt Mitchell Walk (GPX)

Comments

Walked with a mate on a beautiful, clear day. Currently with roadworks on main road over the Gap, walkers need to walk an extra 2km from the carpark at Cunninghams Gap Picnic Area (named that on Google Maps). So, it ended up being around 15km instead. A few fallen trees along path, but these are all navigable. My mate and I are fit and it wasn't very steep so we walked in ~3hrs round trip (+ rest at top), but you can go slower and enjoy the nature.
Giuls on 14 Jun, 2025

Awesome walk with the kids, via the Box Forest Track due to the car park works. Steady all the way up, super windy at the peak which got me a little jelly leg but what a view.
Will Walk For Food on 14 Jul, 2024

Such an enjoyable trail through stunning landscape, the summit is breathtaking. The current downside is the amount of roadwork in the vicinity which makes parking difficult - the carpark is ridiculously limited to circa 20 cars - road works currently also using this space for various vehicles - parking in the roads edge is doable but again limited and not exactly ideal - if you are patient It’s still worth the effort to get there.
Rebecca on 15 Jun, 2024

Public holiday business at the carpark and a few people on the track but a good day for it.
Pi on 6 May, 2024

STUNNING views from the top!! Worth the trek up. I would rate this hike more difficult than Mt Cordeaux (opposite side of the highway), but anyone with a decent fitness level can do it - your legs will get a good work out. Note, this hike is not as covered as Mt Cordeaux, so slip, slop and slap. Be sure to take a bite to eat for when you reach the top. It is worth stopping for a short while to take in the breathtaking views.
Faith on 17 Jun, 2023

Haven't been back here in a couple of years! ⛰️ Went with a couple of friends who are new at bushwalking. Took around 4.5 hours round trip at an extremely leisurely photographer's pace.

The weeds are SO overgrown rn! Shoulder-length inkweed and thorny vines that scratch and pull on your clothes. It's especially thick near the summit :( 👎 Some rainforest parts of the track is also bordered by gympie-gympie so be careful! Would suggest wearing long pants and wearing a thin long-sleeve outer layer.

Track condition is good, not muddy despite the recent rains. Bit of an incline but nothing huge :)

🦎 Fauna spots: 2 eastern crevice skinks, a lace monitor

🌼💐 Flora spots: Golden everlasting daisies are popping OFF rn. Native violets, hardenbergias, a couple of bulbine lillies. No orchids in flower atm
:) on 19 Feb, 2023

I started at 5am, it took 2 hrs and 6 mins walking at a brisk pace. A nice easy track well worth doing for the views from the top. A bit overgrown in sections, I assume because it's just not as popular as Mount Cordeaux but well worth the effort.
Brent on 13 Jan, 2023

Had a bunch of stinging plants, but I think it has since been cleared again. Bring long shirt and pants just in case it's regrown.
ZeroEcks on 2023

It is a bit muddy after a rainy day. It’s a easy walk at the end it has some steps.
Penny on 3 Oct, 2022

Nice walk to get your heartrate up, watch out for stinging nettles beside the paths!
Sasha Thiedeke on 21 Aug, 2022

Lovely walk along a very defined path - at a quick pace, it took us ~1hr to reach the summit for sunrise, and took ~1hr to get down as well. The carpark can fill up pretty early. Be prepared for the wind chill at the top.
Ben on 21 Aug, 2022

I completed this track with a bunch of pals. Love a varied walk with a great view from the top. It is quite a steep peak which will provide a very unique lunching experience as you dangle your legs over the cliff face. Watch the video of my completion of this track here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqmNY4upKUY
Warlock Bride on 14 Aug, 2022

Fairly easy track with an awesome view out across most of the main range and Barney/maroon at sunrise. Was about 1°C with wind chill on top of that. The wild wind was forming layers of cloud that were rolling fast up and over the south west side of mount Cordeaux and Mitchell which looked absolutely spectacular. Walking back down it was like having a whole new hike, as we couldn't see the beautiful rainforest in the dark on the way up.
asherbasher on 12 Jun, 2022

Finally we have conquered Mount Mitchell today! Feel satisfied now! It's not as hard as I thought but the track was muddy after a few rainy day, still doable though.
Mai.H on 16 Apr, 2022

Easter camping and Lake Moogerah Passion Play with Joyce, Lisa, Caz, Rachael
Eleasa on 12 Apr, 2022

Went off-track and climbed the west peak too
trowland on 3 Apr, 2022

amazing walk. little bit of mud in places, but well maintained and popular path.
Chris on 13 Mar, 2022

Great walk for kids. View on top is just amayzing. Easy and safe walk
Dominik on 13 Feb, 2022

Decent hike with nice views at the top nothing too challenging.
David Pawley on 4 Feb, 2022

Sunrise hike. Something different for Christmas this year. Nice hike got there for 5.30am Not a good sunrise cool windy and cloudy. No rain as was forecasted and even better only the two of us up there. Good way to spend the morning.
ian parker on 25 Dec, 2021