Girraween Mt Norman (summit), Castle Rock, The Sphinx and Turtle Rock

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Charlie Borsboom

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Distance: 10.5 mi
Elevation gain: 1,827 ft
Technical difficulty: Difficult
Elevation loss: 1,827 ft
Max elevation: 4,163 ft
TrailRank: 40
Min elevation: 2,876 ft
Trail type: Loop

Moving time: 3 hours 46 minutes
Time: 6 hours 23 minutes
Coordinates: 2915
Uploaded: October 4, 2021
Recorded: October 2021

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near Glenroy, Queensland (Australia)

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Includes the Eye of the Needle (second half of hike).

Did the Mt Norman Summit hike first to beat the heat. Many people don't actually go to the summit as the ascent to the summit would be difficult for the inexperienced tourist hiker. The final scramble to the summit is moderately difficult but comfortable with grippy shoes.

On the way back, side trip to Mt Castle then onto The Eye of the Needle followed by The Sphinx and finishing at Turtle Rock.

Optional: Summit Turtle Rock but required a steep narrow rock climb/scramble (leave your backpacks at the start of the narrow scramble). Highly recommended for awesome views of The Sphinx and surrounds. The second highlight of the day!