Mt Maroon

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Mount Maroon (GPX)

Mt Maroon provides some of the best views in South-East Queensland, with a 360 degree views ranging from Lamington NP through Mt Barney, the length of Main Range and the Moogerah Peaks.

No facilties on site, be sure to bring toilet paper etc.
Bring plenty of water and food/snacks.

Lookouts

Scrambling or Climbing

Navigation Required

Eucalypt Forest

960m

Maximum Elevation

660m

Total Climb

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Getting there

The track leaves from the end of Cotswold Rd which turns South of Boonah-Rathdowney Rd 2.7km East of Maroon township. The track ends at a small dam about 3.5km from the turnoff.

Maps

The Maroon 1:25000 covers the area.

Route/Trail notes

Follow the open hill just south-west of the dam. A reasonably clear track leads up the hill reasonably quickly (I wouldn't say it's steep, but if you've been doing graded tracks it'll get the heart pumping... ok, it's fairly steep!).

This track leads into a gully with some spectacular cliffs off to the right. If you're into rock climbing this cliff offers some good options. Just search for Ruby of India to get started.

Climb up the gully, taking care not to dislodge rocks down on your fellow hikers. At the top of the gully a track leads through a small area of vegetation before emerging at the base of the main, bald peak. Simply wind your way up this peak to the large cairn at the top and enjoy the views.

There are some trail markers along the way - orange triangles - but you should have reasonable navigation skills to attempt this one.

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Mount Maroon (GPX)

Comments

Awesome walk and incredible views at the top. One of my favourite walks I've done in the region. It's tough but not super long. Took about 1hr 5 mins up and 40 down. I'd suggest enjoying your time at the top, it's well worth it. Spent an 1hr up there,
But that didn't even seem long enough.
B_razzle on 21 Aug, 2016

Earlier in the year on our first time up Mt Maroon we met a father and his 5yr old son (and family friend), this little man is surely Australia's version of Sir Edmund Hiliary he just walks and climbs quite an inspiration. Dad writes under Father and Son. on second visit we met a really cool guy in raybans, no water and in top condition - who by the way, was to pass us a second time on that day while we were still going up! Mt Maroon definitely produces some amazing people as you ascend and descend. The spot at the top is small and it's amazing how everyone gets to chat and share their experience. It's a hard tough challenge, not as technical as Mt Barney (which we have not completed) but definitely tests your comfort levels. the section that has the steep downhill, almost glissading down on your butt, is followed by ascending the rocky scrambling gully which was sooooo difficult for me. On his second time up to the summit this guy gave us the critical piece of the puzzle on how to climb up and over "that rock". Thanks! We were sore all over, my husband and I felt uncomfortable with the steepness and "free air" in certain parts, but we continued. All part of our training and prep for the Pacific Crest Trail in the US next year.
Craig&EstelleB on 23 Jul, 2016

Rock scrambling was a blast. The track was pretty easy to follow on the way up and much easier on the way down. 2.5hrs to get up and 1 hour on the way down. It was freezing at the Summit and very windy, it was awesome! Gloves would be helpful just to give you the confidence to grab at anything. I wouldn't do this in joggers they would be slippery on the rocks, I wore hiking boots and they were the bomb at gripping when rock scrambling. Enjoy and soak in those views.
#Hawesome on 16 Jul, 2016

Fantastic hike. Plenty of scrambling which is what our group really enjoy. Nothing too crazy and the views are amazing. Great to reach a summit and have no obstructions to the view. Can't wait to go back.
Kingi on 2 Jul, 2016

Great 3 hour return walk. One steep section involves a bit of easy climbing up a natural chute.
Wig on 2 Jul, 2016

Probably one of my favourite hikes of all time. The path isn't always clear but if you follow the general direction and see the occasional arrow you'll be fine, just make sure you go towards summit to the left which provides stunning 360 views.
Ryan on 22 Jun, 2016

3hr45min return trip, 3hrs definitely doable if we weren't with someone slower. Perfect weather meant it was a busy track today - lots of groups heading up. At least we summitted and made it back down through the gully before most of them.
Michael on 14 May, 2016

Myself and two friends completed this walk on a Saturday morning. Leaving the car park at 9am. Not too many people on the track. Easy track to follow, pretty difficult to get lost.
It took us 4 hours with a long break (maybe 45 mins) on the top. There are some shady spots on top to sit and eat lunch.
Really enjoyable walk with rewarding views.
Jess on 14 May, 2016

Great day. Found 3 geos. Welcomed back by a police party, sirens and all for a lost hiker. Not quite 1000mtrs above sea level though. Met a lovely couple - good luck with your travels on the pct.
father&son on May, 2016

This is the tourist track and I don't believe is an hard hike at all. Steep in parts with a fun section to get up the gully and a final slab scramble. We took the kids to the summit. There are some fantastic panoramic spots along the way including stunning views of the East Face. I would particularly recommend Ruby of India if you are into rock climbing: a fantastic traditional multipitch up the east face on quality rock and amazing exposure.
Anonymous on 18 Apr, 2016

This walk is well worth all the hard work to get to the top, great views and fun climb. Trail was easy to follow
AdamK on 17 Apr, 2016

Awesome hike! well worth the hard slogg. so many great lookouts on the way up too. Took us about 1.5hr- 2hr to get up and 1 to get down
lots of photo and stops on the way up though. when we hit the summit we were sitting pretty in a rain cloud. Im 5'4 can attest that short people will need help with the scrambling. just the first few bits though, after the first two boosts I was fine.
highly recommend
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Dont wait for friday on 12 Apr, 2016

Went with the QUThiking group. Nice views at the top. Need some level of fitness.
SabrinaBlaas on 3 Apr, 2016

Awesome walk , great walk.
darren13 on 21 Nov, 2015

Second or third time ? Lots of scrambling. One of my fave place to hike.
Philos on 10 Oct, 2015

Steep climb but well worth it for the fantastic views at the summit. My 50 year old body does ache though-pretty strenuous climb.
gary scott on 4 Oct, 2015

Took my 8 year old son and 10 year old daughter along.
My kids are not very fit but had little trouble to do the walk. Navigation was easy, just remember in single section half way up trail heads downwards for a few minutes. Scrambling was reasonably safe - no exposed places and not difficult up or down. We finished just over 5hours.
Norbert Krause on 21 Sep, 2015

Easier to navigate than I expected as some clever soul has marked trees with red tape. A reasonably strenuous climb with steep sections. About an hour and a half up and an hour down.
mattyc on 29 Aug, 2015

Great walk. Up ridge (steepish), don't miss the right hand turn near the top of the ridge - that track descends a few hundred metres, then don't miss the left turn up the gully to the saddle (steep), then around to the left around the rock and then up to the cairn on the summit. All good.
Kaz on 2 Aug, 2015

Done with Rob Freney. Hard long walk with lovely summit and views. Elevation gain is greater than Greville and less than Barney.
Kaz Manley on 2 Aug, 2015