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One of my favourites now in SE QLD! We got a little lost just driving to the hike (premonition for the rest of the day...). The carpark maybe had about 20 decent car spots but it is not a regular carpark - mostly sections of bush that have been cleared so may be a slight challenge if you're in a low-lying car but not impossible.

We started off around 11:30am, and so the incline began. It was a great day and great weather with a slight breeze. Had the heart racing already as we went up and up. The middle section was the most fun - good rock scrambling, lots of grip, and you could choose your own adventure to an extent and deviate off the main animal path (aka we'd get a bit 'lost' at times but would see the main path and head back onto it no issues). Got a bit more scary towards the gorge but we never felt unsafe. When you reach the end of the 'no stop' section, you'll see a clearing. It took us a while to figure out where the main south summit was, but to get there you'll want to turn right. This then reaches a crossroads, and you'll want to turn left. Follow that up to a rock face, go to the right and you'll eventually see an orange marker. You then have to climb one last little bit and you're at the top :)

Getting down wasn't as bad as I thought it would be - fair bit of bum sliding and putting weight on your arms. Definitely a full body workout by the end!

All in all, took us just over 4 hours with a good lunch break at the top and taking our time coming down.

Evie J on 1 Aug, 2020

Tough but super rewarding, stunning views at the top and on the way up

Craig Williams on 19 Jul, 2020

Nice cool day for this hike! Lost the trail just before the summit but made our own way to the top. First half of this track feels like a slog but the second half is worth it!

jeabou on 10 Jul, 2020

At the carpark this mountain can look pretty intimidating, but it's actually not too hard. The first section was a bit tiring, but it's easy going once it gets to the rock scramble. The rock scramble section and flat section before the peaks reverberate sound (like an ampitheatre) which is pretty annoying when there's a lot of people. Decided to go to the north peak which had great views over the scenic rim and to Brisbane, and far less people than the south peak. I'll definitely be coming back to do it again.

Martin Welsh on 5 Jul, 2020

We did this with a 16 yo and a 6 yo. It was really hard and challenging hike. Very steep. Confusing paths at places. Don't know who and why has placed the orange markers. But followed the directions from previous posts and took the correct paths. The views are fantastic. Did not feel like leaving. Coming down was easy over the "No Standing Zone". But the downward climb was really exhausting. The feet were badly hurt while walking over the rocks. We took good 7 hours.

Anant Relekar on 3 Jul, 2020

Hard climb
Navigation required
Fantastic view
Finished going one way up in 1 hr 13 mins

Nok on 1 Jul, 2020

In the mist

Anonymous on 28 Jun, 2020

My first time up Mt Maroon yesterday morning. Glorious day after the storm that passed through the night before. Track was dry and with only a few puddles at the summit. A slight breeze and what a great stop for a cuppa. Views of Brisbane CBD it was that clear. I was a bit nervous coming down but was easier than expected. Sliding on my butt seemed the go! Parks have put a couple of tags to keep you headed in the right direction but still I relied on my Garmin 925 to keep me on track. A few footpads near the top that can get you off track. Sore today as I'm not used to those scrambling sections. Drank 1ltr water (out of 2ltr bladder), 2 hiking poles (i would only take 1 next time), wore Salomon trail shoes. Time to summit 1hr 33min. Spent and hour at top for rest, coffee and snacks. Just over 1 hr return. Will take in the other peak next time. youtube https://youtu.be/alk8_nzkjMM

Grunter on 22 Jun, 2020

Early morning hike to summit at 6am with my two older boys (8 & 10). Beautiful views. On the way down about 9-10am saw hundreds of people headed up - it’s a shame it seems this mountain has become too popular 😕

Juiced Pixels on 31 May, 2020

Challenging walk. Loved the rock climbing aspect. You get to use a lot of your upper body.

Sonia on 31 May, 2020

Great quick walk, finished going one way up in 1hr 15 (going pretty hard) for a sunrise hike. Amazing views.

Zev Skolnik on 27 May, 2020

Great challenging climb. Quite steep all the way up so it gets the heart pumping. Great views from the summit. Im told there are wild goats! Good shoes are a must.

Jimcar on 19 May, 2020

Amazing hike!

Nina on 27 Apr, 2020

Did this two weeks ago with the family. Some of the best views in SEQ.

Shane on 16 Apr, 2020

Amazing walk. Trekking poles were useful today.

Rod Hewins on 28 Mar, 2020

Great walk! Very hilly and difficult but absolutely worth the walk for the views!

calexgw on 20 Mar, 2020

An eternal favourite. Lovely to see it at it's greenest after recent rains, views back the the east were amazing. Views to the west are always fabulous.

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glenn mead on 18 Mar, 2020

Great!
Tricky coming diwn

Dawn on 2 Mar, 2020

Extremely steep uphill but entirely worth it for the view

Itonist584 on 28 Feb, 2020

Awesome hike! Absolutely loved it!!

Just be careful once you get passed the first steep walk. There’s an orange marked that’s pointing up towards the fake summit and it kind of looks like the tracks going up over the rocks. Got down and round to the right and follow the little track through there. You might come passed another little orange marker pointing up towards the fake summit again, ignore it and keep following the track round til you reach a sign about falling rocks. From there it’s pretty straight forward.

When you get to a little clearing, Forrest type area go towards the right and you’ll see a marker showing you the track. There’s some trees down over the path from the storm but you can easily go around them and keep tracking up towards the summit.

Such a good climb! Would recommend!!

Tui Jade on 20 Oct, 2019