Mt Cougal, East & West Peaks, Gold Coast Hinterland. YouTube Video of this hike: https://youtu.be/xUicPRqyXJ4 I did enjoy this hike and next time will go to check out Boyd's Butt. The small peak off to the East (r...
This hike is somewhat more challenging than the walk to the peaks only, as with my previous hike to the Cougals. On the ascent to west peak I followed the ridge line proper with out using the lower terraces to the north ...
Standard route up Mt Cougal to the East Peak via the entrance at the end of Garden of Eden Road. At the time of writing the vegetation in the lower section was fairly well cut back and easily passable. Would still strong...
Starting from the 'car park' on Garden of Eden Rd, go around the gate and immediately turn left to find a trail ascending alongside a fence representing the NSW border. Keep the fence on your left through low scrub and s...
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A really nice walk both terrain and view wise! Starts out from the very end of Garden of Eden rd which has some limited spaces for parked vehicles. The trail follows the nearby fence-line steeply uphill before flatten...
Follow the instructions written on the sign at the start. Reason why I put difficult on this hike is because of the traverse to west peak can be a little bit tricky finding your way at times between the giant lilies. Goi...
Mt Cougal is the double peak mountain at the head of the Currumbin valley. This walk takes you to the Eastern peak of Mt Cougal from the Garden of Eden Rd. 1. Drive up Tomewin Rd from the Currumbin Valley 2. Cross th...
Rained out, so didn't attempt the summit climb. Definite a fantastic hike. Will go back in the dry weather to finish off.
Amazing hike. Not very well maintained. Quite overgrown and must be careful of the rusted barbed wire alongside almost the whole trail. Nice easy going scrambling. Loose soil as well, and some big rocks and roots to clim...
Tip: do not follow Google Maps to the starting point as it will take you to Eden Valley/end of the road at Springbrook National Park and you would end up 2 km away from the starting point. Instead, coming from Currumbin...
Starting from the Cougal Cascades in Currumbin Creek (where the old mill is) Heading up river then taking an off-track on the right to follow the ridge-line. Track is not obvious but there are tags on the trees
A really good hike, isolated but well worth the steep parts. Easy navigation, just followed the fence. The enchanted Yeti cave is easily located when the sheer cliff starts. Just one lonely little bat in there. Was an ex...
4.33This a fun hike with a lot of elevation gain. We did this hike in August which is the worst time for lawyer vines (wait-a-whiles) which there is many on the way to and past Boyd's Butt. Careful of the occasional stinging...
A few detours around rampant lantana on the East side of the Butte. Great day.
Great views from both Cougles East and West Peaks with a cave visit before reaching the first peak. The first third of the trail is very overgrown especially one section with sugar cane type vegetation. Also Gympie and...
First time on the ‘Cougals’ hike, plenty of reptilian wildlife, decent challenging scrambling & some fun narrow ridgelines! Watch out for loose stones on the descent & washouts in the ‘track’ towards the final summit. Ph...
Difficult in navigation and tree root scramble close to the peaks. Follow the ribbons if get lost. May encounter leaches, ticks and snakes. Can be slippery after rain.
This is a fun short walk with a little scrambling at the top and on the traverse over to west peak. However, nothing difficult. The trek to west peak consists of traversing one of a number of terraces with a few variants...
3.67Short 3 hour solo hike from Garden of Eden Rd to East Peak of Mt Cougal. Track remains fairly clear but has had some damage from fallen trees. Beware snakes given high grass and low vegetation in some areas. Has exposure...
Bit of variation in scenery for a GC hinterland walk and great views from the top
Great little track and few people walk it - Not an official NP walk so little information on www.nprsr.qld.gov.au - Ea...
Cougals, Boyd's Butt the old Logging track to old Mill & Currumbin Creek Route slippery (leaf litter & slope) down from Boyd's & marked intermittantly
Moderate
Discovering both east and west peak traveling on the the border fence between QLD and NSW
East peak only, plan to do West Peak and Boyd's Butte from the Cascades alternate route.
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