Mount Coot-tha Simpsons Falls Circuit is a 4.9 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Brisbane, Queensland, Australia that offers scenic views and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.
The trail is great for trail running and walking at only 15 minutes from the city withs great views of Brisbane and surrounding area from various vantage points along the mostly scenic tracks, especially when there’s water in the creek. It runs through mainly open eucalypt forest, with some rainforest gullies and creek lines and there are 370 fauna species and 450 native flora species in the area, so keep your eyes peeled while en route. The route has 4 sections on various walking tracks: Section 1: Paten Road to Maculata Track. A rocky fire trail and some single track that is a little strenuous minor technical steep ascent. Section 2: Maculata Track. A fabulous fast flat section - barefoot heaven, it is flat, easy and non-technical. Section 3:Stringy-Bark Track to Simpsons Falls Track. It runs along well maintained single track nice downhill through the beautiful Coot-tha bush into the lush area of Simpsons falls, it is non-technical descent via rock stairs. Stop off here for a rest at Simpson Falls Picnic Area. Section 4: Road return. A not very scenic return along the road but it is necessary to create the loop.
March 27, 2021
March 15, 2021Decent loop, nice steep start then fairly steady. A bit messy towards the end on bitumen.
March 6, 2021Water in the creek!!
January 28, 2021Awesome!
January 24, 2021Simpson Falls combined with Eugenia tracks are Mt Cootha’s most scenic tracks, especially when there’s water in the creek.
January 12, 2021November 28, 2020not easy to follow the correct trail, we did a shortened loop.
November 27, 2020Not very interesting and large part on road. Simpson falls picnic area has been renovated so track a bit confusing.
November 15, 2020October 30, 2020September 15, 2020too much walking along the road
September 11, 2020Great hike mix of easy to moderate
September 4, 2020August 7, 2020My bad, watch out For bike riders.
July 26, 2020Nice on a cool, overcast day. A few mountain bikes and not a lot of people but that was probably due to the weather as there was rain forecast. There didn’t seem to be a huge variety in flora or fauna. Eugenia circuit part was probably the prettiest, although quite a flat established path. Good if you want to get some exercise in close to the city but I probably won’t do it again, especially with having to walk a distance by the road.
July 19, 2020June 27, 2020Nice trail that gets the heart rate going featuring rocky inclines and descents. Not too many people, but look out for cyclists, no cyclists signs are clearly marked but we nearly got collected by one. Heard lots of bird life but saw no wildlife.
June 19, 2020May 24, 2020Good trail, not too hard or easy. Moderate to quiet usage once you are off the first part to the falls. Lots of friendly people, although as usual in Mt Coot-tha too many selfish dogs owners with dogs off leash along with some responsible ones too...
April 12, 2020Recommend for people that want to walk as exercise. Lots of nice ups and downs, nothing too hard. Only the first km is rough, the uphill will for sure give a nice heart rate. The trail itself was mostly wide. Some times really rocky and loose, especially coming down from the hill at the end, be careful! My watch showed that we walked 7,3km in total and that took 2h and 10mins, walked rather slower. Saw 36 people in that time, mostly at the end and in the beginning, wouldn’t say it’s much traffic for that length.
April 11, 2020Easy, good for all ages, near the city
April 6, 2020Easy walk through the National Park. Can be slippery when wet due to mud and rocks.
February 9, 2020Did this one in pouring rain as we reached the falls. Lots of water in the creek. Really nice. The road section is not so fun but there are no other trails to close this loop.
November 29, 2019September 30, 2019Not recommended for running. Too much loose pebbles & stones to pick up any speed. Otherwise an average walking trail. Nothing special & Simpsons fall is usually dried out
August 1, 2019Was nice until you had to walk along the road. Should have doubled back & just went back the way I came to stay in the national park itself
July 28, 2019Good distance for kids over 10. Close to the city and the Gap Tavern for lunch afterwards.
June 16, 2019great fun little trail run once you get past the road section.
