Summit Track at Mt Coot-tha

When I was younger, my family would love to go on hikes. I was never so keen on them but I knew they were good for my health (I was probably healthier back then). Thankfully for me, the Mt Coot-​tha one was nice, fairly quick and easy. I would recommend this hike as a «warm-​up» hike for anyone who is wanting to get into hiking but is unsure whether they are ready for the big mountains.
The track itself offers fairly pleasant views, but the real beauty is when you get to the lookout (refer to this page–
). It is also very safe with no «scary steep» so should be safe for kids to climb too (with a guardian obviously). Depending on what pace you choose to do the track, it can take around 30 – 45 minutes to climb up.
The great thing about this mountain is that it is situated in Brisbane therefore not as much of a drive as some many of the mountains (which are mainly located close to the coast).
All in all, the Mt-​Coot-​tha summit track is an enjoyable hike.

This is a good track for some moderate exercise or gentle sightseeing. The track is not too hard to handle (and I’m not at all the fittest person) and there are good views along the way. However, like general bushwalking, there really isn’t too much to see overall. But that’s porbably not the main point of this track.
On the plus side, you can either end or begin at the Mt Cootha lookout, which is always a good place to rest up, get a coffee and take in the view.

Starting at the J.C. Slaughter Falls Picnic area, the Summit Track is a moderately graded walking track that totals 3.8km up and back, and usually takes about an hour. Half an hour to the top, half an hour back down again.
There’s a few steeps bits, but mostly it is just steady incline that would suit people at most fitness levels. There are always lots of families with young kids walking up and down, so it’s not too hard.
It’s a lovely walk between the trees on the way up and then you are rewarded with the panoramic view of Brisbane city and suburbs. On a clear day you can see out to Moreton Bay and Stradbroke Islands.
Dogs are allowed on the track but must be on leashes. Horses and bikes are only allowed on their designated tracks, not the Summit Walking Track.
There are toilets at the base, near the J.C. Slaughter Falls Picnic area that are open from 6am-​7pm and there are a couple of water fountains along the way. But take a water bottle, especially in summer as it can get pretty hot.