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Yul-yan-man Track is a 9km, grade 5 hike in Glass House Mountains National Park, Queensland. This hike typically takes 3-4 hours to complete.

Length: 9km

Duration: 3-4 hrs

Grade 5 (Difficult)

Style: Circuit

Start: Beerburrum Carpark

End: Beerburrum Carpark

Location: Glass House Mountains National Park

State: Queensland

Nearby town: Beerburrum

From state capital: 70km

Latitude: -26.956990264042087

Longitude: 152.9565109307657

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Hike Overview

The Yul-yan-man Track, aptly named "walk slowly" in the Kabi Kabi language, is a challenging 9-kilometer loop hike within the Glass House Mountains National Park, Queensland. This grade 5 circuit is not for the faint of heart and requires a good level of fitness and some technical skills. Expect to spend 3-4 hours completing the trail, taking your time to soak in the breathtaking scenery and navigate the demanding sections.

Finding the Trailhead: From the Beerburrum State School car park, follow the cemetery sign for 20 meters. You'll see a sign pointing towards the Soldiers Settlers track (your return route) and another marker with an arrow leading straight ahead. Take the straight path.

Initial Climb and Technical Sections: This first section leads you up towards the car park for Mount Beerburrum's summit walk. Cross the wooden bridge behind the information sign. Be prepared, as the trail quickly transitions into a challenging grade 5 track. It's a long, uphill climb with a rocky, rough path (follow the pink markers for direction). The highest point is near Mount Beerburrum's summit.

Descent and Gully Crossing: The trail then descends a long ridgeline before reaching a gully near the end. This gully leads to Dwarfland, a popular rock climbing area. The track takes you down into the gully, around the left side of the rocky outcrop, and then climbs to the top where a cairn marks the turn-off for rock climbing.

Joining the Trachyte Circuit: Continue straight from the cairn, and you'll soon join a well-formed track leading to the Trachyte Circuit (approximately 300 meters away). Turn right onto the Trachyte Circuit and follow it for about 600 meters.

Returning to the Trailhead: You'll reach an intersection with a fire trail marked by a large green sign indicating the Beerburrum trailhead 3.8 kilometers away (atop the Soldiers Settlers trail signage). Take this turn and follow the fire trail.

Final Stretch: After roughly 500 meters, turn off the fire trail onto a marked track designated for walkers and cyclists. Eventually, you'll reach a T-junction with another fire trail. Turn right here and pass the old Beerburrum Cemetery before arriving back at your starting point, the Beerburrum State School car park.

Remember: This hike requires a good level of fitness, proper footwear with good grip, and enough water for the entire duration. Be prepared for challenging sections and enjoy the rewarding experience of the Yul-yan-man Track.

From Tibrogargan trailhead
Alternatively you can commence this hike at Tibrogargan Trailhead to complete a 13.5km circuit via a section of the Trachyte Circuit track. This alternative route will take 4-5 hours to complete. See route variation below.

Track Grade

Grade 5 (Difficult) - Walks for the Most Experienced: Grade 5 represents the most challenging walking tracks on the AWTGS. These are only recommended for very experienced and fit walkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep, and unmarked. Walks may be more than 20 kilometers. These challenging walks demand a high level of fitness and experience to navigate difficult terrain, significant elevation changes, and potentially unformed paths.

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Yul-yan-man Track (9km)

Total distance: 9053 m
Max elevation: 161 m
Min elevation: 39 m
Total climbing: 313 m
Total descent: -313 m

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From Tibrogargan trailhead

Total distance: 13629 m
Max elevation: 161 m
Min elevation: 32 m
Total climbing: 434 m
Total descent: -434 m

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Getting there

Yul-yan-man Track (9km)

Reaching the Yul-yan-man Track's starting point is straightforward. By car, travel south on Steve Irwin Way and turn right onto Beerburrum Road in the township of Beerburrum. Keep an eye out for Parrot Park and Beerburrum State School on your left. Right after passing the school, look for a blue cemetery sign and turn right there. Park your car conveniently in the designated car park at the school. The trailhead for your adventure awaits at the back of the school car park.

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About the region

Explore the Glass House Mountains National Park: A Land of Dramatic Beauty and Rich History.

The Glass House Mountains National Park is a captivating landscape dominated by the craggy peaks that rise majestically from the surrounding plains. These volcanic plugs, formed millions of years ago, hold a significant place in Australian heritage and are listed on the Queensland and National Heritage Register.

Walking trails weave through open forests, leading you to lookouts boasting panoramic vistas of the mountains. Explore the base of Mount Tibrogargan for ever-changing perspectives, or conquer the summit of Mount Ngungun for breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks and landscapes.

For the adventurous, the Yul-yan-man track offers a challenging Grade 5 hike, perfect for experienced rock scramblers. Skilled climbers and abseilers will find other challenging routes and dedicated climbing areas to test their abilities.

Beyond the dramatic peaks, the park encompasses a scenic tapestry of pine plantations, bushland, and cultivated fields. Remnants of open eucalypt woodland and heath vegetation provide a habitat for diverse flora and fauna, including 20 plant species of high conservation value.

Lieutenant James Cook named these distinctive mountains during his voyage along Australia's east coast. Geologically, they are intrusive plugs formed by volcanic activity 26 to 27 million years ago.

The park holds deep cultural significance for the Aboriginal Traditional Owners. The Glass House Mountains served as a meeting place for ceremonies and trade, and many sacred sites are still protected within the park's boundaries.

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While planning your hike, it’s important to check official government sources for updated information, temporary closures and trail access requirements. Before hitting the trail, check local weather and bushfire advice for planned burns and bushfire warnings and let someone know before you go. Plan ahead and hike safely.

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Gear to consider

What you carry in your pack will depend on the weather, terrain, time of year, type of adventure, and personal preferences. Having trouble deciding what gear’s right for you? My free planning, food and packing checklists provide an introduction to things your could consider (as well as the Ten Essentials) on your day, overnight and multi-day adventures. Customise your kit according to your personal needs, always considering safety first.

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Yul-yan-man Track (9km)

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Darren Edwards Trail Author

This easy bushwalk offers a peaceful escape with plenty to enjoy. The well-worn path is clearly marked with pink markers, making navigation a breeze. While there’s a bit of rock scrambling and one steep descent, the overall difficulty remains beginner-friendly.

24/04/2024, 21:22

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Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.

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Yul-yan-man Track (9km)