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Very challenging and rewarding track. Made an early start and reached the summit in 1hr 18. Unfortunately on the decent the track started to become quite populated and every second person seemed to be carrying a speaker and donating their music to anyone within 100m of them. Was hugely disappointing, but the hike itself is great.

Micah on 23 May, 2020

Last time i tried this climb was in 2016. It took us pretty much all day. Had another go in 2020 and was up and back in about 3.5 hours including a lunch break up the top.

Its a great meaty climb that will really get your heart pumping! The higher up you go, the more challenging it gets and the better the views are!!

The first part of the climb is steep and dusty and is great cardio and a good leg workout, I'd probably say this part would be the most physically strenuous. But then you get to the rocky part and and it gets more mentally challenging. You'll need to pay attention to where you're going as a misstep can be costly. Especially if the rocks are wet and slippery.

Eventually you'll get to a steep rock climb about 2 stories, this will be the most technical part of the climb, but it will only take a few minutes to negotiate this part. From there it's about 15 minutes to the top where you can chill out, have a bite to eat and enjoy the views.

Careful going downhill especially on the steep dirty part as there are roots and loose soil that you could easily lose your footing on.

Good quality closed in shoes are a must! Yet i wouldn't say boots are essential, as i saw quite a number of hikers wearing only runners and they were doing fine. Also make sure you take water with you especially in the hotter months.

Nittus on 17 May, 2020

Åh! That was one hell of a tiring walk! My wife and I made it up in 1hr 55min and down in 1hr 45min including a 10min fika stop on a scenic spot along the way. Many photo stops along the way. Awesome views all through out the hike. Not too bad vegetation overgrowth, looks like heaps of hikers have been pushing through the past few days and we met plenty of others. Some walking just in shorts and runners, although I would recommend long pants and sturdy boots. We even had gaiters. In parts slippery due to dry soil. Gravelled access road is bumpy but managed alright in our small little car.

Owie on 6 May, 2020

Not a long walk but quite challenging. Lots of scrambling up rocks. Great 360 degrees views once you are at the top.

Kazz on 4 May, 2020

My favourite walk so far. A bit difficult, a lot of rocks hopping at the end of the track, but I have seen parents with young kids doing it. Quite well-marked track. Amazing views.

Asha on 3 May, 2020

Great half day hike, trail easy to follow and lots of rock to scramble over. There’s an overgrown part around the middle of the hike, but I didn’t find it too bad.
Amazing views! Can see the Brisbane skyline from halfway up. Some nice lookouts along the way,
Beware as the track is very dusty and slippery- had some near misses on the way down

Annie on 1 May, 2020

Agree with the last couple of comments. The track has become very overgrown in parts. Would not usually be an issue but be prepared to have many spiky burrs stuck on you/ your clothing and get quite itchy!! Turned back half way as it just wasn’t enjoyable any more.

Cfizzle on Apr, 2020

Recent rain has caused a lot of weed growth along the first half of the track. Take care as the trail is harder to see.

Murray Thomson on 23 Mar, 2020

Echoing the statement on weeds overgrowing, it is indeed after the amount of rain, gets annoying after awhile on the constant looking for snakes.
Was tough going only made it up the first lookout.

Wai on 16 Mar, 2020

Great for fitness. Requires constant endurance for the entire hike. The summit is amazing.

Joel Bideganeta on 23 Feb, 2020

This was harder than I anticipated. The first section is dry and a little dull, not much to see for the first 20 mins or so. Then the boulder climbing starts, this was my favourite section, but not a place you can get any speed up, I think that's what I found frustrating about the hike. Plenty of scrambling and beautiful views the higher you get. Ye with little legs, be warned. It took me alot longer than I'd thought, but I'm not particularly fit. Plenty of food and water is a MUST.

Tanya on 1 Feb, 2020

4 hours return (my level of fitness is only 5/10)
I wouldn’t suggest doing it in summer - it’s too bloody hot!
I used 3 x 600ml bottles of water and wished I took more.
There were heaps of march/blowflies at the top. Take insect repellant!

Remy on 31 Jan, 2020

Bloody awesome hike. Quite steap and a fair bit of rock hopping/scrambling. Gets the heart pumping. Great views all all the wau up and from the summit.
Please do not attempt this without experience and a hydration pack. If you want to summit minimum 2ltrs water and food is essential. What a great hike!

Jimcar on 27 Jan, 2020

Always a great hike.

1 hr 20 up and 1 hr 20 down.

Some small trees down over the track approx 2/3 of the way up but nothing you can't manoeuvre around.

Steve on 26 Jan, 2020

3.5/5 stars, 4hrs return at moderate pace. The majority of the trail is uphill on a dirt trail so prepare your quads; some parts in particular are steep dirt which makes walking quite slippery, shoes with good grip really help for these bits, especially when going back downhill. Maybe 15-20% of the trail involves maneuvering over and around rocks - these sections are marked with orange triangle markers, so it isn’t too hard to find the right way. Most of the trail is only partly shaded, so if you’re going on a sunny day then be sure to bring sunscreen and a hat. The peak has a helicopter landing pad, so you’ll know when you’re there (there’s a couple of fake ‘peaks’ along the way). Scenery is alright, on a clear day you can see the city in the distance. The peak has a view in pretty much each main compass direction so take your pick, but the actual walk up isn’t amazing for scenery/interest. Overall a decent hike, given that it’s not as far as most of the other mountains. Try to park right up at the picnic area where the toilets and hut are, and the start of the hike is on the right side of the clearing area. I've done this hike 2 times.

Sam on 27 Sep, 2019

Great hike we loved it! Took our 8yr old up and she did really well, definitely some challenging parts but a lot of fun and stunning views all along the way!

Nads on 22 Sep, 2019

Walked with Rachel, Stephen, Andrew and Patrick

Alysia on 22 Sep, 2019

Wonderful adventure, good for the soul.

Aggy on 16 Sep, 2019

Fell in love with this mountain. Interesting terrain and lots of fun to climb. Greeted by so many roos and wallabees early in the morning!

Sames on 7 Sep, 2019

Clearly enough defined path to traverse in the dark with headlamp. Overall the hike took about 2:40 with about 15min stop at the top to drink in the view.

Christopher Dawson on 7 Sep, 2019