more stats
4,423 ft
Distance
6 ft
Climb
-332 ft
Descent
00:25:52
Avg time
-326 ft
Altitude change
307 ft
Altitude min
635 ft
Altitude max
633 ft
Altitude start
307 ft
Altitude end
-7.374%
Grade
-17.718%
Grade max
3.572%
Grade min
398 ft
Distance climb
4,004 ft
Distance down
20 ft
Distance flat
00:25:52
Avg time

Mt Jeffreys Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    South Molle Island
    Airlie Beach
  • Difficulty Rating
    Green Rate
  • Local Popularity
    5 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 5 in E-Biking
    • 5 in Trail Running
    • 70 in Hiking
    • 5 in Adaptive Biking
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #128363 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #106484 in E-Biking
    • #140445 in Trail Running
    • #73020 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Doubletrack
  • Bike Type
    Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Green
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Best in April-November
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Year Opened
    2015
  • Land Owner
    Queensland Parks & Wildlife Services

For beginner riders it's a bit of a climb to the top, but the 360' views of the Whitsunday Islands is absolutely worth it

Access Info

To access South Molle Island you need to organise a water taxi (we recommend Scamper). The trip is only 10 minutes and will drop you directly at Sandy Bay, one of the designated camp sites, but is tide dependant. Generally you must stay overnight.

Parking at Shute Harbour: $15 per 24 hours
Scamper return transfer including 5 litres of water per person per day $65
National Parks Camping Permit $5.75 per person or $23 per family available on QWPS website

Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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  • Last: Aug 2, 2025
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Mt Jeffreys Trail Reports

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Jul 2, 2024 @ 2:18am
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Apr 9, 2023 @ 7:54pm
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May 14, 2022 @ 5:39pm
May 14, 2022
 Very wet after last few weeks of rain. Trails are generally grassy.
Jun 21, 2017 @ 8:07pm
Jun 21, 2017
 Long gentle climb and fast flowing descent.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Mt Jeffreys located?
      Mt Jeffreys is located in South Molle Island, Airlie Beach, Australia. It is part of the South Molle Island trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -20.27608, 148.83779.
      ▼ How hard is Mt Jeffreys?
      Mt Jeffreys is rated as Green difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 7.374%. The climb difficulty is rated Green.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mt Jeffreys?
      Mt Jeffreys has 6 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 332 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 307 ft to 635 ft.
      ▼ Is Mt Jeffreys a point to point trail?
      Mt Jeffreys is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ How long is Mt Jeffreys?
      Mt Jeffreys is 4,423 ft long. The trail type is doubletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mt Jeffreys?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Mt Jeffreys. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ When is the best time of year to ride Mt Jeffreys?
      Mt Jeffreys is best visited during: Best in April-November.
      ▼ How do I access Mt Jeffreys? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mt Jeffreys are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Mt Jeffreys?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 16 minutes to ride Mt Jeffreys. The trail is 4,423 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Mt Jeffreys?
      Mt Jeffreys is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 33 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 62 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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