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Mount Coot-tha Lookout – Rocket Frog Trail, Gap Creek loop from Alderley

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Australia

Queensland

Mount Coot-tha Lookout – Rocket Frog Trail, Gap Creek loop from Alderley

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Mount Coot-tha Lookout – Rocket Frog Trail, Gap Creek loop from Alderley

04:14

56.3km

1,070m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 12.0 km for 183 m

After 14.6 km for 102 m

After 37.2 km for 204 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.71 km

Dawn Street Park

Forest

8.18 km

Silky Oaks Car Park and Picnic Area

Highlight • Parking

The Silky Oaks carpark and picnic area in Mount Coot-tha Reserve is a spacious, open grassy area set among tall trees along Sir Samuel Griffith Drive. Sheltered picnic tables sit …

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8.93 km

J.C. Slaughter Falls Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

The picnic area has lots of shaded seating, and sprawls out across the street from the trailhead. There is parking and a restroom by the trail map as you start the track.

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11.8 km

View of Brisbane from Mount Coot-tha

Highlight • Viewpoint

The 287 m high elevation offers a fantastic view of the city and the skyline. The climb is easy to cycle. There is a good restaurant there to fortify yourself at the top.

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12.0 km

Mount Coot-tha Lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Mount Coot-Tha Summit Lookout sits at an elevation of 287 metres above sea level and has breathtaking views across the Brisbane skyline to Moreton Bay. This large viewing platform …

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14.6 km

Gold Mine Picnic Area

Highlight • Rest Area

An old gold mine camp sits next to the picnic area, and you can walk around and check out the ruins and signs containing the storied history of ore extraction in these hills.

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15.0 km

Mt Coot-tha Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Mt Coot-tha Reserve is a large natural area on the western edge of Brisbane known for its bushland, scenic lookouts, and popular attractions, including the Brisbane Botanic Gardens and summit …

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16.2 km

Rocket Frog Trail, Gap Creek

Highlight • Trail

Great and very enjoyable trails .

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41.9 km

Jindalee Route

Highlight • Trail

45.9 km

Brisbane World Expo ‘88 Rainforest Grove

Forest

56.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

15.5 km

10.8 km

9.96 km

4.08 km

220 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

20.0 km

11.9 km

1.32 km

510 m

162 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

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Wednesday 22 July

23°C

12°C

11 %

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J.C. Slaughter Falls Picnic Area

View of Brisbane from Mount Coot-tha

Mount Coot-tha Lookout

Gold Mine Picnic Area

Mt Coot-tha Reserve

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