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Length: 5km
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Duration: 1.5hrs
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Grade: 2
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Style: One Way
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Start: 35 Karingal Rd, Mount Cotton
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End: 173-233 Karingal Rd, Mount Cotton
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Location: Eastern Escarpment Conservation Area
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Closest Town:
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Distance from CBD: 31.3 km
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State: QLD
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Latitude: -27.60422304
Longitude: 153.2243145
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Eastern Escarpment Conservation Area Trail is a 5km, grade 2 One Way hike located in Eastern Escarpment Conservation Area Queensland. The hike should take approximately 1.5hrs to complete.
Summary
This area includes a medium walk on a graded track with some steep grades. Take in great views and vistas near the summit of Mount Cotton. Trek through rainforest-lined gullies and creek lines with open Grey Gum and Spotted Gum Forest. There are patches of loose gravel and stones at points along the way.
About the region
The Eastern Escarpment Conservation Area lies to the east of West Mount Cotton Road, Sheldon, bordering the suburb of Mount Cotton.
Park and enter at any of the access points along West Mount Cotton Rd. Make sure you don’t trespass on the surrounding land, as it’s privately owned.
The reserve is open 4am-10pm daily. There are no toilets or water facilities available.
For more information on this hiking trail, please visit Queensland.com
