more stats
4,629 ft
Distance
626 ft
Climb
00:16:12
Avg time
626 ft
Altitude change
259 ft
Altitude min
885 ft
Altitude max
259 ft
Altitude start
886 ft
Altitude end
13.5%
Grade
1.8%
Grade max
53.1%
Grade min
4,606 ft
Distance climb
23 ft
Distance down
00:16:12
Avg time

Python Trail Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Horse
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mount Coot-tha Forest
    Brisbane
  • Ref Number
    #46
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Local Popularity
    55 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 50 in E-Biking
    • 60 in Trail Running
    • 60 in Hiking
    • 5 in Horseback
    • 5 in Gravel Biking
  • Global Ranking
    #289674 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #122287 in E-Biking
    • #31673 in Trail Running
    • #44079 in Hiking
    • #24373 in Horseback
    • #50797 in Gravel Biking
  • National Ranking
    #10,187 in Mountain Biking · Australia [+]
    • #5,841 in E-Biking
    • #1,560 in Trail Running
    • #2,136 in Hiking
    • #392 in Horseback
    • #2,187 in Gravel Biking
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T2 Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    XC, Gravel
  • Direction
    Both Directions
    Popular Direction Shown
  • Physical Rating
    Hard
  • Trail Visibility
    Always easy to follow
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1
  • Land Owner
    BCC

Multi-use trail (hikers, bikes, horse) as allocated by BCC. Steep track up from Moggill Rd, The Gap, up to the area of Mt Coot-tha near the summit and Channel 7. Plenty of hairpins.

https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/2020-05/20200514-Mt-Coot-tha-Forest-track-map.pdf

source: Mt Coot-tha Map
Access Info

Moggill Road

Tags
Summit
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

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Mar 31, 2022
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Python Trail located?
      Python Trail is located in Mount Coot-tha Forest, Brisbane, Australia. It is part of the Mount Coot-tha Forest trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -27.45875, 152.93854.
      ▼ How hard is Python Trail?
      Python Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 13.5%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Python Trail?
      Python Trail has 626 ft of elevation gain. The elevation ranges from 259 ft to 885 ft.
      ▼ Is Python Trail a point to point trail?
      Python Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ How long is Python Trail?
      Python Trail is 4,629 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Python Trail?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Python Trail. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Python Trail? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Python Trail are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Python Trail?
      The estimated time to ride Python Trail is approximately 16 minutes. The trail is 4,629 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
      ▼ How busy is Python Trail?
      Python Trail is a moderately popular trail. There have been 323 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 336 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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