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I am on a health kick and fitness kick, and in the past 6-7 weeks lost over 9KG, so I was PUMPED for this one. I have hiked a few places, but this one started off reasonably, then got a nice gradient on it and really felt it in my legs. Then when I saw the steps up I thought it cant be all that bad. Well I was wrong, it was amazingly hard on my legs, I did however have a 6KG backpack on me (my idea of thinking more weight on my back the better it will be for wieght loss as I will be working harder, and work harder I did!.... I think I managed to half way before I was puffing and panting, but the view was amazing and spurred me on to go further. About 5 more mins and I stopped again, legs were on fire and I was feeling dizzy pushing myself hard, so I chilled out on a rock and soaked up the scenery. I was about to give up around 20-30 meters from the top and some guy said mate, keep it going its worth it.. so I just did it, got that last 30 meters smashed and when I reached the top I was extremely happy and motivated!!. Down was a crazy time, I am not a massive fan of heights, but I was surprisingly ok with it, I just found that my legs seemed to work harder than going up. Anyway, all up a GREAT WALK!! And people that think they may give up on this one, DONT!! its well worth the pain.

ssjdug1 on 24 Apr, 2013

A fantastic climb, found it quite hard. Dont understand HOW they can run up and back in 30mins!!!!'the steep part of the track is pretty well in FULL SUN the whole way up, so dont try this in the middle of the day - too hot!

Marie on 21 Apr, 2013

Awesome climb, very happy to have done this walk to the top in 48 minutes, rewarded with a fantastic view, a little slippy in the wet, but very happy with my first climb.

Adam on 16 Apr, 2012

This was a consistent climb. The view at the summit was nice (near 360 degree view). Very achievable climb for beginners, a step up from Mt Coolum.

Petrina on 13 Apr, 2012

This was a consistent climb. The view at the summit was nice (near 360 degree view). Very achievable climb for beginners, a step up from Mt Coolum.

Petrina on 13 Apr, 2012

This was a consistent climb. The view at the summit was nice (near 360 degree view). Very achievable climb for beginners, a step up from Mt Coolum.

Petrina on 13 Apr, 2012

This was a consistent climb. The view at the summit was nice (near 360 degree view). Very achievable climb for beginners, a step up from Mt Coolum.

Petrina on 13 Apr, 2012

Made it up to the peak. However, still being scared of heights, the walk took me about 4 hours! A school class & many other walkers were there in the morning too.

Kath S on 17 Feb, 2012

My 1st ever attempt at a mountain walk. Unfortunately, being scared of heights I only got up to about 100 M from the peak. The walk still took me about 2 hours!

Kath S on 5 Feb, 2012

Did this walk yesterday in the heat of the day. Wow! Pretty much a constant climb involving chains and metal steps. I had a healthy respect for the King of the Mountain participants before going up but man, anyone who can run up and back in less than an hour really deserves a whole lot of cudos.
Fabulous view, enjoyed with some amazing company. A real achievement after a few months being a little sedentary. Has spurred me on to walk more!!

Susan cramb on 11 Dec, 2011

A great walk met some nice other walkers on the way down. Sunrise spectacular with the smoke haze.

Laurence Hallam on 21 Sep, 2011

A great walk up, very hazy.

Laurence Hallam on 20 Sep, 2011

Straightforward with well defined steps, though steep and slippy in places. Metal staircases spoil the natural quality of the setting, but the views are well worth the climb.

Walkabout on 5 May, 2011

Went up around lunchtime. Blessed with beautiful views, rolling clouds, broken up rain showers the day of, however lucky for the rock at thye top and me stayed dry! Would of been very do able wet just slower going down.

Julio on 6 Apr, 2011

A hot dawn walk. Very moist.

Laurence Hallam on 22 Feb, 2011

An excellent walk up the King of the Mountain.

Laurence Hallam on 15 Dec, 2010

Agreat walk up the hill bit hot in the afternoon. A breeze at the top and excellent views.

Laurence Hallam on 14 Nov, 2010

A wet morning to do this walk. A bit slippery.

Laurence Hallam on 3 Oct, 2010

This is a steep climb needing hands on the way up and bottom's, for some people, on the way down. My 6 year old, who love's to climb, found it a bit scary on the way down as it was a bit slippy on the rocks. Older climbers were tempted to go down before they reached the top. They carried on and were glad they did!! This is just a slight warning for the novice climber. i'd give it a hard rating for beginners but a must climb for everyone. just take your time. about 45mins each way is plenty.

Duncan Lenton on 15 Aug, 2010

A great walk early in the morning. Excellent views at the top. Lots of people ascending on the descent.

Laurence Hallam on 31 Jul, 2010