{"id":1266,"date":"2018-06-21T09:20:44","date_gmt":"2018-06-21T09:20:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bardonnews.com.au\/?page_id=1266"},"modified":"2018-06-21T09:20:44","modified_gmt":"2018-06-21T09:20:44","slug":"get-active-picturesque-mt-coot-tha-summit-trail","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bardonnews.com.au\/index.php\/get-active-picturesque-mt-coot-tha-summit-trail\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Active at the Picturesque Mt Coot-tha Summit Trail"},"content":{"rendered":"

Staying active while connecting with nature is made possible by the Mt Coot-tha Summit Trail<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Photo credit: Brisbane City Council<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Enjoy having a walk with your family in the 1.9 km, 30-minute-walk Summit Trail that starts from JC Slaughter Falls picnic \u00a0area going to the Mt Coot-tha Lookout.<\/p>\n

Finding the Mt Coot-tha Summit Trail is simple as the JC Slaughter Falls Road is right off Sir Samuel Griffiths Drive. You can even drive to the top along Sir Samuel Griffiths Drive.<\/p>\n

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Photo credit: Brisbane City Council<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you want a different scenery as you return to the Falls, Mt Coot-tha Forest offers an alternate route. The Mahogany Trail provides city views as you descend from the Mt Coot-tha Lookout. This route offers access to a scenic open eucalyptus forest as you go back to the trail\u2019s starting point which is the JC Slaughter Falls picnic area.<\/p>\n

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Photo credit: Brisbane City Council<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When combined with the Summit Walking Trail, the \u00a0Mahogany and Summit Trails form a 4.5-km circuit with access to the Citriodora Trail which connects through to the beautiful Brisbane Botanic Gardens in Mt Coot-tha. Take note that the gardens can be accessed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.<\/p>\n

Easy Walk for the Family<\/h2>\n

The Summit Track provides an easy grade paved walk with clusters of stairs along the way making it an ideal trail for all ages. It is also a great place for walking your dog.<\/p>\n

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Photo credit: Brisbane City Council<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Aside from the walking trails, Mt Coot-tha Forest<\/a> also offers access to bike trails, picnic facilities, dog park, and the lookout\u2019s cafe, restaurant, and gift shop.<\/p>\n

Friendly Reminders<\/h2>\n

To help in protecting the bushland, here are a few things to remember:<\/p>\n

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  • Stay on the walking tracks.<\/li>\n
  • Use bicycles only on designated trails.<\/li>\n
  • Horse-riding should also be on designated trails only.<\/li>\n
  • If you are out with your dog, keep them on a leash.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    To learn more about the Mt Coot-tha Forest Track and access the map, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n