Summit Track, Mt Coot-tha Reserve

Last updated October 2026

Brisbane City Council describes the Summit Track (#58) as Mt Coot-tha's most popular hike and a relatively easy walk suited to all fitness levels. It is 1.9 km, about 30 minutes each way, from JC Slaughter Falls picnic area up to Mt Coot-tha Lookout, with views over Brisbane and a cafe at the top. Mt Coot-tha Reserve has more than 70 tracks and trails; the council's track map shows grades and lengths, and the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre has more information. Dogs are welcome on a lead. The picnic area at the start has toilets, barbecues and drinking water (OpenStreetMap).

Brisbane City Council describes the Summit Track (#58) as Mt Coot-tha's most popular hike and a relatively easy walk suited to all fitness levels. It is 1.9 km, about 30 minutes each way, from JC Slaughter Falls picnic area up to Mt Coot-tha Lookout, with views over Brisbane and a cafe at the top. Mt Coot-tha Reserve has more than 70 tracks and trails; the council's track map shows grades and lengths, and the Mt Coot-tha Visitor Information Centre has more information. Dogs are welcome on a lead. The picnic area at the start has toilets, barbecues and drinking water.

Facts checked against the venue's own website on 23 October 2026.