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      Brisbane's closest and largest hill, maximum elevation of 287m. Not many sanctioned trails on the mountain, however Gap Creek reserve on the western side of the mountain has a large network of sanctioned mountain bike trails.
      Primary Trail Type: Cross-Country
      Shuttleable: YES
      Lookout Carpark google parking directions
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      Region Details
      • 18
      • 2
      • 1

      Region Status
      Open as of Oct 8, 2019

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      27
      Trails Mountain Bike
      21
      Trails E-Bike
      26
      Trails Horse
      3
      Trails Hike
      28
      Trails Trail Running
      28
      Total Distance
      20 miles
      Total Descent
      4,486 ft
      Total Vertical
      772 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      896 ft
      Reports
      222
      Photos
      6
      Ridden Counter
      4,199

      Photos of Mount Coot-tha Forest Mountain Bike

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      Jan 14, 2023 @ 8:17pm
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      Jan 14, 2023 @ 8:17pm
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      Jan 14, 2023 @ 8:17pm
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      Jan 14, 2023 @ 8:17pm
      Jan 14, 2023
      trail: Boobook
      15 |
      Aug 7, 2022 @ 12:26am
      Aug 7, 2022
      trail: Python Trail
      67 |
      Aug 23, 2021 @ 3:26pm
      Aug 23, 2021

      Recent Trail Reports

      Activity Feed

      usernameactiontypetitledate
      user #1781307StephanArndtwishlistroute70km Toowong Mermaid Mountain
      Mar 20, 2023 @ 8:44pm
      2 days
      user #1309489WillieJacobszupdatetrailPython Trail
      Mar 6, 2023 @ 1:54pm
      Mar 6, 2023
      user #3411010OCjzvFRfriddentrailReservoir Trail and 1 more
      Feb 26, 2023 @ 12:32am
      Feb 26, 2023
      user #1458582daniel3408riddentrailPowerful Owl Trail
      Feb 25, 2023 @ 5:18pm
      Feb 25, 2023
      user #2915098Merk82wishlistregionMount Coot-tha Forest
      Feb 25, 2023 @ 2:01pm
      Feb 25, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      user #3155745scotta71trailCurrawang TrailHiked the Currawang trail on Saturday the 27th...
      Aug 29, 2022 @ 12:26am
      Aug 29, 2022
      user #2494925aviator99trailPowerful Owl TrailClimbing up, just take it steady, don't look...
      Mar 23, 2022 @ 4:37pm
      Mar 23, 2022
      user #2772217BrisMtbertrailLookout Trail (Southern Section)Holy jeebus this is steep, attempted to climb...
      Jul 5, 2021 @ 2:56pm
      Jul 5, 2021
      user #2570202Startr1trailCurrawang TrailThis trail has been partially blocked a the...
      Mar 1, 2021 @ 2:32pm
      Mar 1, 2021
      user #2570202Startr1reportChapel Hill Road TrailToo steep to maintain traction on the ascent.
      Mar 1, 2021 @ 2:30pm
      Mar 1, 2021

      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike2015 miles2,608 ft5 miles771 ft
      #5,461#3175223319,555
      E-Bike2619 miles3,878 ft8 miles771 ft
      198257
      Horse31 mile3 ft328 ft479 ft
      48
      Hike2820 miles4,485 ft9 miles771 ft
      #4,580#22912211746
      Trail Running2820 miles4,485 ft9 miles771 ft
      #4,592#23522191,189
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