Mount Beerburrum

GPS Tracks

A paved but very steep walk leads 700 metres uphill through a small area of rainforest, then winds up through eucalyptus woodland to a fire tower. There is a 360 degree view of the Glass House Mountains and other parts of South East Queensland from the summit. On a clear day, Brisbane CBD is visible too. When descending the fire tower, go down backwards as you would with any ladder, several people have tried to go down forward and had very nasty accidents.

Lookouts

Bird Watching

Picnic Facilities

Toilets

No Dogs Permitted

No Camping Permitted

Eucalypt Forest

263m

Maximum Elevation

215m

Total Climb

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Getting there:

Follow M1 'Bruce Highway' north from Brisbane for 55km. Leave the highway onto Steve Irwin Way, signposted Beerwah and Glass House Mountains Tourist Drive. After 4.5km turn left into Beerburrum Road (signposted Mt Beerburrum Lookout) and turn right after 550m to the trailhead

The access road and car park to Mount Beerburrum is now closed. Access to the Mount Beerburrum summit walk and Yul-yan-man track is now via the Beerburrum trailhead, located in the township, adjacent to Beerburrum State School.

Maps:

Glass House Mountains

Route/Trail notes:

From the trailhead car park, a zigzag track leads you up through the trees to the old car park. From hear you have a steep hike on the paved fire tower access road, that doesn't end until you are at the top. Some seats along the way to take a rest on. Great views from the first floor of the fire tower.

Return by the same route.

Permits/Costs:

None.

Other References/Comments:

Get to the track before lunchtime to enjoy your time at the top and take plenty of water.

GPS Tracks

Comments

GPS tracked 1.5km return. We did it in 27 mins.
Hard going on the way up! We had to take lots of breaks.
Jess on 15 Jun, 2015

Very steep and and a personal challenge but worth every meter. Breath taking view from the top.
Peare on 10 May, 2015

This was our 2nd mountain of the day. My first time and it was very steep and difficult. A narrow concrete path that winded up and up and up until you reach the lookout. Only about 30 mins to the top but a very satisfying view!
julieo on 3 May, 2015

Steep but the track is sealed. An awesome lookout at the top. Beautiful during sunset.
rob.bushman on 25 Apr, 2015

The walk was really steep. The view was fantastic for sunset.
Harry on 25 Apr, 2015

Nice, easy, simple walk up a very steep, quad killing mountain. 3rd summit i climed on my 7 summits in one day challenge.
dalehikes on 12 Apr, 2015

This was one of the most steepest things I've ever walked! It is unrelenting.. IT just goes and goes until you reach the top. It may not be very long in distance but the incline is so steep I felt like my face was touching the floor. Definitely one to give a go though! IT's worth it. But try go on a clear day :) (and hopefully not on a hot day as well cause youll feel the burn ;) )
Raerae on 3 Apr, 2015

Steep. Nice views from fire tower
mrrhys on 4 Feb, 2015

That was one hard walk. So steep. It's amazing how such a short work can work you so much.
Ian and Sue on 25 Oct, 2014

I attempted to run this. I ran about 100 of the 700m (and failed epically due to the ridiculous incline). Fantastic views though!
Alice on 30 Aug, 2014

My partner and I underestimated this walk. 700m of burning calves and thighs!
Bring plenty of water and sunscreen. The view at the top was so-so, but the climb up was a fun challenge.
wendyd on 29 Aug, 2014

Walked up again after hiking on Mt Coochin...since I was in the area :-)
J on 17 May, 2014

After completing Mt Mike & The Twins in the morning Beerburrum was a nice change of pace. Although steep, the paved path was straightforward and the view from the fire tower was impressive.
Grumps on 2 Dec, 2013

Take heed of the "hard' track acknowledgement. This track is only 700 (ish) metres but is one of the most challenging short climbs you will take on. Quite a steep incline that does not give up till u get to the top. Real calf burner and cardio workout. Found myself walking on the balls of my feet just to keep moving ahead. Great views from the firetower. Definitely worth all the effort!
Mac on 19 Oct, 2013

Mt Beerburrum is only a 700 Metre walk, but its a hard 700 Metre's ! The steep incline does not stop until you reach the top, and this little Glasshouse Mountain has made my calf muscles burn harder than other Mountians I've climbed Double its size. It has a concrete path the entire way up to the top. At the summit, there is a lookout, which you can climb via a ladder, to catch the awesome 360 degree view.
DrummerJeff on 21 Jul, 2013

Great views
hoot74 on 2 Jun, 2013

Great look out! Short, but steep.
Shan on 4 Apr, 2013

Nice walk. great views. very steep walk up the concrete path, definately tested the fitness and lung capacity. realy enjoyed
Hutch on 4 Jan, 2013

Very steep, concreted walk with the occasional "resting rock" en route. Had to go slower and hold the kids hands on the way back down so they wouldn't rush and fall. (5 and 7yr olds) Awesome 360 degree views of the Glasshouse Mountains and Moreton Bay stretching from Brisbane to Sunshine Coast.
Linda on 7 May, 2012