Mount Maroon is a 2.7 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Maroon, Queensland, Australia that features a great forest setting and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking and walking and is accessible year-round.
This is an incredible hike for the whole family, but don't underestimate it! The track leads into some moderate scrambling/rock climbing near the top, so you will work for the amazing views that stretch far over southeast Queensland. The rocky outcrop summit of Mt Maroon is a popular attraction for walkers, especially on weekends, so if you want to have a bit more solitude on the trail it is best to start early. There is almost no shade throughout, so make sure to bring a hat and sunscreen! There is a part of the trail where some people make a wrong turn. About 2/3 up the trail, it gets slightly confusing because you reach what appears to be a fork, where people have started walking up to the left off the track. When you get to this point, you'll see a yellow arrow, and then you'll see the trail go downhill quite steeply for about 50 meters and wrap around a rock face edge. You need to go downhill at this juncture.
April 13, 2021Absolutely brilliant. A really good push all the way to the top. Trail is fairly well marked but keep your eyes peeled especially on the way down
April 13, 2021Fun hike in with the scrambling. Views at the top are AMAZING! Definitely worth checking out.
April 7, 2021Awesome challenging hike. It took us 4 hours return. Breathtaking views from the top. Highly recommend
April 4, 2021A favourite trail! Fabulous views from the top. Uphill all the way with some scrambling near the peak but nothing that took us outside our comfort zone. Windy at the top - would be freezing in winter.
April 1, 2021Lovely walk. Solid incline from the start. PAth pretty straightforward to follow. Sort of need to keep an eye out more than other walks. Good views at the top. Good sense of achievement
March 16, 2021March 14, 2021done the tourist track. would like to go back and do the falls. great hike not too challenging
March 12, 2021Great day hike, we had kids with us and enjoyed our time, can be done in 4 to 5 hours easy.
March 12, 2021Fantastic hike but not for beginners. Northern Summit first the went across the saddle and up the Southern Summit,it was great seeing the creek thats through the saddle flowing with water.Also a fare few of the native plants where in flower a bonus on top of the amazing views.
February 28, 2021Lots of fun, solid scramble. Easy to get lost if you don’t keep an eye out for the orange markers. Summit is worth it and not that hard to get to so long as you’re not adverse to rock climbing. Popular spot, went on a sunday and met heaps of hikers. People climb on the other peak and slack line, very cool. Don’t go when wet, pissed on the way down. Kind of scary lol
February 16, 2021An excellent workout, very steep from the start. Wouldn’t advise attempting unless you have reasonable cardio, and enjoy rock scrambling. The path is pretty obviously worn, with orange marker arrows showing the way. Wouldn’t attempt in the wet, as it could be very slippery. We were lucky that it was a light sprinkle on the way up, and cleared as we were on the way down. Very windy on top, but 360 degree views that are spectacular, and a long ridge line to explore on top. Took us about 3.5 hours, with a number of quick stops on the way up.
February 5, 2021January 27, 2021Pretty tough climb. Easy to get lost of you miss the orange marker especially after the no stopping zone. Excellent views at the top. Took about 4.5 hours to complete but an hour added as I got lost in the false peaks.
January 25, 2021January 22, 2021Excellent Mountain loved every bit of it. Do not underestimated it.
January 21, 2021Great technical trail for those looking for a challenge. Lots of scrambling and steep!
January 21, 2021January 19, 2021Great hike... very much uphill most of the way. The scramble section feels like you’re climbing up the inside of a waterfall, can feel dangerous if you slip you will def be hurt. But most satisfying.... listen to everyone’s advice and follow the orange triangles down the valley to get to the top. So worth it
