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SaveBrisbane'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
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- Mountain Bike
52 trails
- E-Bike
44 trails
- Horse
6 trails
- Hike
75 trails
- Trail Running
75 trails
Region Details
- 24
- 2
- 19
Region Status
Open as of May 20, 2026Stats
- Avg Trail Rating
- Trails (view details)
- 53
- Trails Mountain Bike
- 52
- Trails E-Bike
- 44
- Trails Horse
- 6
- Trails Hike
- 75
- Trails Trail Running
- 75
- Total Distance
- 28 miles
- Total Descent
- 5,846 ft
- Total Vertical
- 772 ft
- Highest Trailhead
- 896 ft
- Reports
- 870
- Photos
- 59
- Ridden Counter
- 10,654
Popular Mount Coot-tha Forest Mountain Biking Trails
• 95 ★ 3.6 • 4,386 ft • 90 ft • 1,686 •
The forms a natural link with the . Take care when crossing the multi-use trail as this is very popular with hikers training to trek the real Track. The start of the trail adjoining the was rebuilt in 2005 in conjunction with the...
• 95 ★ 3.5 • 1,929 ft • 73 ft • 1,521 •
Another good flowing mix of up and down that links onto the end of Echidna and the start of .
• 100 ★ 5.0 • 1 mile • 643 ft • 772 •
Popular green difficulty asphalt/tarmac road. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 643 ft black diamond climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 12 minutes to complete this trail.
• 75 ★ 0.0 • 2,332 ft • 138 ft • 225 •
Tight XC singletrack with switchback berms, rock gardens, technical climbs and multiple log roll-overs
• 55 ★ 5.0 • 1,329 ft • 53 ft • 76 •
Moderately popular blue difficulty family friendly dirt/gravel road. This multi-use trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 53 ft green climb. Trail visibility is always easy to follow. On average it takes 11 minutes to complete this trail.
• 80 ★ 2.0 • 2,087 ft • 0 ft • 66 • • hike
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This hike primary trail can be used both directions.
• 70 ★ 0.0 • 991 ft • 33 ft • 53 •
Popular blue difficulty singletrack. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions.
• 45 ★ 0.0 • 3,878 ft • 18 ft • 48 •
Undulating multi-use track through Anzac Park, designated for bikes and walkers by BCC. Note that this track is on the other side of the freeway to the Mount Coot-tha and Gap Creek tracks
Mount Coot-tha Forest Mountain Bike Routes
44 miles • 5,659 ft • 14 • Loop •
Mostly Fire trails. Anti Clockwise. First Water stop at 20km at Gold Creek Second Water stop at 30km c/o...
Photos of Mount Coot-tha Forest Mountain Bike
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Recent Trail Reports
| status | trail | date | condition | info | user |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout Trail (Northern Section) | May 21, 2026 @ 6:25am (Australia/Brisbane) May 20, 2026 | Ideal | aviator99 | ||
| Lookout Trail (Southern Section) | May 21, 2026 @ 6:25am (Australia/Brisbane) May 20, 2026 | Ideal | aviator99 | ||
| Python Trail | Apr 22, 2026 @ 4:15pm (Australia/Brisbane) Apr 21, 2026 | Dry | eddie-mtb | ||
| Powerful Owl Trail | Mar 14, 2026 @ 4:25pm (Australia/Brisbane) Mar 13, 2026 | Ideal | eddie-mtb | ||
| Highwood Road Trail | Mar 3, 2026 @ 4:23pm (Australia/Brisbane) Mar 2, 2026 | Ideal | eddie-mtb | ||
| Whipbird Way | Jan 21, 2026 @ 5:48am (Australia/Brisbane) Jan 20, 2026 | Ideal | aviator99 | ||
| Cubberla Creek Trail | Dec 29, 2025 @ 6:16am (Australia/Brisbane) Dec 28, 2025 | Ideal | aviator99 | ||
| Summit Track | Nov 30, 2025 @ 10:05am (Australia/Brisbane) Nov 29, 2025 | Ideal | Wernerrozario | ||
| Pinnacle Trail | Nov 8, 2025 @ 8:39am (Australia/Brisbane) Nov 7, 2025 | Ideal | simonlangford | ||
| SSGD, Mt Coot - Tha Climb Nth | Oct 14, 2025 @ 4:18pm (Australia/Brisbane) Oct 13, 2025 | Ideal | eddie-mtb |
Activity Feed
| username | action | type | title | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jnich | wishlist | trail | activity #97438363 | Jun 20, 2026 @ 3:38pm Jun 20, 2026 |
| Fridgefish | wishlist | region | activity #97299189 | Jun 18, 2026 @ 11:23pm Jun 18, 2026 |
| 30yJCQX | wishlist | region | activity #95446218 | May 24, 2026 @ 2:30pm May 24, 2026 |
| aviator99 | add | report | activity #95232634 and 1 more | May 22, 2026 @ 4:26am May 22, 2026 |
| Flowriderc6 | ridden | trail | activity #95146968 | May 20, 2026 @ 6:18pm May 20, 2026 |
Recent Comments
| username | type | title | comment | date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| trail | Never ever ever make the mistake of trying to... | Dec 31, 2024 @ 10:28pm Dec 31, 2024 | ||
| trail | this is an extremely steep track, good fun to... | Apr 30, 2024 @ 8:18pm Apr 30, 2024 | ||
| trail | One day i will make the full ascent without... | Sep 20, 2023 @ 3:21am Sep 20, 2023 | ||
| trail | I found out the hard way riding then walking... | May 20, 2023 @ 9:08pm May 20, 2023 | ||
| trail | Surprisingly tight in places XC style trail.... | May 3, 2023 @ 6:13pm May 3, 2023 |
Nearby Areas
| name | distance | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gap Creek Reserve | 10 | 16 | 3 | 1.3 km | |
| Cicada Park | 2 | 1.8 km | |||
| Enoggera Reservoir | 3 | 2.9 km | |||
| Keperra Brushland | 2 | 3.4 km | |||
| Banks Street Reserve | 1 | 1 | 3.9 km |
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Activity Type Stats
| activitytype | trails | distance | descent | descent distance | total vertical | rating | global rank | state rank | photos | reports | routes | ridelogs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Bike | 52 | 22 miles | 3,383 ft | 7 miles | 771 ft | #1,110 | #63 | 55 | 864 | 3 | 43,330 | |
| E-Bike | 44 | 25 miles | 5,240 ft | 10 miles | 771 ft | #2,117 | #102 | 781 | 2,881 | |||
| Horse | 6 | 2 miles | 3 ft | 328 ft | 515 ft | #412 | #25 | 124 | ||||
| Hike | 75 | 26 miles | 5,712 ft | 11 miles | 771 ft | #2,907 | #66 | 2 | 842 | 1 | 2,407 | |
| Trail Running | 75 | 26 miles | 5,712 ft | 11 miles | 771 ft | #2,213 | #48 | 2 | 842 | 9 | 4,066 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Coot-tha Forest
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What are the highest rated mountain biking trails in Mount Coot-tha Forest?
The highest rated mountain biking trails in Mount Coot-tha Forest are:
- SSGD, Mt Coot - Tha Climb Nth (4.1/5)
- Mystery Trail (4.1/5)
- Boobook (4.1/5)
- Gecko Trail (4.1/5)
- Whipbird Way (3.7/5)
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What is the best time of the year to ride in Mount Coot-tha Forest?
Based on ride log data, the most popular months to ride in Mount Coot-tha Forest are:
- May (70 activities)
- July (69 activities)
- April (69 activities)
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Where can I park to ride in Mount Coot-tha Forest?
There are 19 parking locations listed in Mount Coot-tha Forest. The most popular parking spots are: View all parking and trailhead locations on the map to plan your visit.
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What is the longest trail in Mount Coot-tha Forest?
The longest trail in Mount Coot-tha Forest is SSGD, Mt Coot - Tha Climb Nth at 1.4 miles. View all trails sorted by distance.
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