Mount Allan Fire Trail is a 9km, grade 4 return hike located in Imbil State Forest, Queensland. The hike should take around 3 hours to complete.
Hike overview
The Mount Allan Fire Trail walk follows steep State Forest roads through pine plantation from the Charlie Moreland camping area to Mount Allan. Ride or walk through hoop-pine plantations as you head upwards towards Mount Allan.The final 300m to the destination is for those travelling on foot only, so leave your bike or horse at the hitching rail before walking to see the fire tower. Enjoy scenic views of Mary Valley and the surrounding ranges on your return journey.
This walking track is sometimes closed due to forestry operations€”before you go, check park alerts for current access, closures and conditions.
Management and logging vehicles use this route€”if you hear a vehicle approaching, immediately move off to the side of the trail.
Be courteous and follow the give way code:
1. Cyclists must give way to walkers and horseriders, and alert others when approaching them.
2. Walkers must give way to horses.
Route and GPX file
Max elevation: 587 m
Min elevation: 142 m
Total climbing: 490 m
Total descent: -490 m
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Getting there
The Mount Allan Fire Trail is accessed from Charlie Moreland day-use area. From Kenilworth, follow Maleny€“Kenilworth Road for 6.2km and turn right onto Sunday Creek Road and drive another 5km to reach the Charlie Moreland day-use area.
Sunday Creek Road is a gravel road suitable for conventional, two-wheel-drive vehicles, however caution is required during wet weather.
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About the region
Nestled in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Imbil State Forest is a perfect spot for a family getaway. Here you can escape the city for a day, a night or even a week. Walk, hike, swim, mountain bike, horse ride or just relax beside a rainforest creek.
Imbil State Forest is also home to over 120 bird species that occasionally visit the Amamoor State Forest. Check out the Bellbird Feature Protection Area, where visitors will be treated to the delightful song of bellbirds as you walk about or have a picnic. BBQs and picnic tables are already provided here.
Enjoy a picnic under a shady tree or cook up a feast on the barbecue, along the banks of Little Yabba Creek. After lunch relax with a dip in the creek or spend some time exploring the park on Little Yabba or Piccabeen circuits. Along these walks you will discover Imbil's diverse landscape including lush rainforest, open eucalypt forest and hoop and exotic pine plantations that are home to more than 120 species of birds.
Up for a challenge? Then you can take a hike up Mount Allan and be rewarded with spectacular 360 degree views of the Mary Valley and surrounding ranges. Horses and mountain bikes are also welcome on this shared trail.
At night, relax beside a camp fire under a starry sky before falling asleep to the sounds of the Australian bush in the Charlie Moreland camping area, which is a terrific location for camping, fishing, canoeing, and boating. Additionally, you may want to spend a night or two at the Borumba Dam because camping is prohibited within the forest.
The forest and its surroundings also have several fantastic trails that can be explored on a bicycle or on foot. The Fig Tree walk, which is a 780m long circuit, is one of the most popular, but be sure to wear closed shoes because of the stinging nettle. Little Yabba Circuit is 1.5km return, and Piccabeen circuit is 3.5km return.
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Acknowledgement of Country
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