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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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2WD Access


4WD Access


Public Transport


Bitumen Road


Gravel Road


Steep Road


Winding Road


Speed Bumps


Vehicle Ford


Entry Fee


Large Car Park


Small Car Park


Accessible Parking


Accessible Toilet


Public Toilets


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Picnic Shelter


Picnic Table


BBQ Facilities


Campfire Pit


Camping Area
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Eastern Escarpment Conservation Area...
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Concrete Path


Timber Boardwalk


Gravel Path


Sandy Trail


Rough Trail


Undefined Trail


Prams & Strollers


Manual Wheelchair


Motorised Wheelchair


Bicycle Trail


Mountain Bike Trail


Historic Rail Trail


Dog Friendly


Urban Walk


Coast & Beach


Historic Lighthouse


Waterfalls & Lakes


Rainforest Walk


Goldfields & Mining


Heritage Walk


Aboriginal Art


Alpine Region


Alpine Huts


Exposed Ledges


Rock Scrambling


Steep Terrain


Bush Bashing


River Crossings


Scenic Viewpoints


Well Marked


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Fishing Spots


Swimming Spots


Overnight Campsites


Trail Running


Horse Riding
Hike 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.
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