Eastern Escarpment Conservation Area Trail (5km), Eastern Escarpment Conservation Area, Queensland

Eastern Escarpment Conservation Area Trail is a 5km, grade 2 hike located in the Eastern Escarpment Conservation Area, Queensland. The hike should take around 1.75 hrs to complete.

Length: 5km

Duration: 1.75 hrs

Grade: 2

Style: One Way

Start: 35 Karingal Rd

End: 173-233 Karingal Rd

Location: Eastern Escarpment Conservation Area

Closest town: Mount Cotton

Queensland

From state capital: 31.3km

Longitude: 153.2243145

Latitude: -27.60422304

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.

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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

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