Mount Coot-Tha Grand Circuit

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the end of Paten Road(across House No:90), head along the concrete track gently uphill as you pass by a sign with black&white stripes to your left. Follow the said track(Paten Road Track) as it meanders into the woodland. Continue straight at the first and second intersections, then veer right at the 5-way intersection(470 metres into the walk) and join the Kulgun Circuit Track to continue along Mount Coot-Tha Grand Circuit.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Paten Road Track & Paten Road Start heading along Paten Road Track (a walking track). After another 155 m continue straight, to head along Paten Road Track.
	After another 215 m veer right, to head along Paten Road Track. After another 30 m (at the intersection of Quarry Trail & Paten Road Track) continue straight, to head along Quarry Trail (a highway\|bridleway). After another 55 m continue straight, to head along Quarry Trail.
	After another 20 m (at the intersection of Kulgun Circuit & Quarry Trail) veer right, to head along Kulgun Circuit (a walking track). After another 700 m pass a seat (9 m on your right). Continue straight, to head along Maculata Track. After another 205 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long)
	After another 380 m veer right, to head along Maculata Track.
	After another 230 m (at the intersection of Bardon Trail & Maculata Track) turn right, to head along Bardon Trail (a vehicle track). After another 150 m continue straight, to head along Bardon Trail. After another 320 m continue straight, to head along Bardon Trail. After another 35 m continue straight, to head along Bardon Trail. After another 360 m continue straight, to head along Bardon Trail.
	After another 55 m (at the intersection of Bardon Trail & Maculata Track) continue straight, to head along Bardon Trail. After another 15 m head through/around the "W17". After another 10 m (at the intersection of Springybark Track & Bardon Trail) continue straight, to head along Springybark Track (a footpath).
	After another 490 m (at the intersection of Simpson Falls Track & Springybark Track) continue straight, to head along Simpson Falls Track. Then pass a seat (5 m on your right)., has a backrest. After another 380 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 55 m continue straight, to head along Simpson Falls Track. After another 90 m continue straight, to head along Simpson Falls Track. After another 40 m continue straight, to head along Simpson Falls Track. After another 85 m pass the BBQ (10 m on your right). After another 25 m pass the toilet (4 m on your right). Continue straight. After another 115 m pass the BBQ (15 m on your left). After another 95 m head through/around the gate. Then pass the car park (about 15 m ahead).
	Veer left.
	After another 70 m continue straight.
	After another 195 m continue straight. After another 15 m pass the toilet (on your right). After another 15 m pass the car park (on your right).
	After another 110 m continue straight. After another 185 m pass the car park (on your left). After another 35 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long)
	The starting point of an alternate access track. An alternate access point from/to Sir Samuel Griffith Drive. Details below. After another 30 m veer right.
	After another 135 m turn right, to head along Powerful Owl Trail.
	After another 1.1 km (at the intersection of Pinnacle Track & Powerful Owl Trail) turn left, to head along Pinnacle Track. After another 320 m continue straight, to head along Pinnacle Track.
	After another 620 m (at the intersection of Pinnacle Track & Pinnacle Link Track) veer right, to head along Pinnacle Track. After another 75 m pass the "The Pinnacle" (40 m on your left). After another 530 m pass the toilet (15 m on your left).
	At the intersection of JC Slaughter Falls & Pinnacle Track turn right, to head along JC Slaughter Falls (a vehicle track). After another 25 m pass the BBQ (20 m on your left). Then pass the car park (on your left). Then pass the shelter (25 m on your left). After another 15 m pass the water tap (10 m on your left). After another 15 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long)
	After another 3 m veer right. After another 85 m pass the water tap (on your left). After another 105 m continue straight, to head along JC Slaughter Falls. Then cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 15 m pass the shelter (5 m on your right). After another 8 m pass the BBQ (6 m on your right). After another 20 m pass the shelter (9 m on your left). After another 70 m pass the water tap (5 m on your left). Then cross the bridge (about 10 m long) After another 60 m pass the BBQ (on your right). Continue straight, to head along JC Slaughter Falls. After another 65 m pass the water tap (15 m on your left). After another 20 m continue straight, to head along JC Slaughter Falls. Then cross the bridge (about 8 m long)
	After another 3 m (at the intersection of Summit Track & JC Slaughter Falls) continue straight, to head along Summit Track (a footpath).
	After another 80 m continue straight, to head along Summit Track. After another 25 m cross the ford. After another 120 m continue straight, to head along Summit Track.
	After another 130 m cross the ford. At the intersection of Summit Track & East Ithaca Creek continue straight, to head along Summit Track. After another 100 m (at the intersection of Summit Track & Hovea Track) continue straight, to head along Summit Track.
	After another 10 m cross the ford. At the intersection of Summit Track & East Ithaca Creek continue straight, to head along Summit Track.
	After another 30 m (at the intersection of Summit Track & Aboriginal Art Trail) veer left, to head along Summit Track. After another 110 m pass the water tap (7 m on your left). After another 55 m (at the intersection of Summit Track & Aboriginal Art Trail) continue straight, to head along Summit Track.
	After another 35 m cross the ford. Continue straight, to head along Summit Track. After another 70 m continue straight, to head along Summit Track. After another 50 m pass the water tap (on your left). After another 175 m pass the water tap (on your left). After another 190 m pass the water tap (on your right). After another 110 m pass the water tap (on your left). Then head up the steps (about 8 m long) After another 510 m head up the steps (about 8 m long)
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This is the side trip that takes you to the summit of Mt Coot-Tha. You can enjoy a coffee or a whole meal here, as mentioned in the description. To start this optional side trip veer right here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 50 m (at the intersection of Litchfield Track & Mahogany Track) turn sharp right, to head along Litchfield Track. After another 75 m pass the car park (20 m on your left).
	After another 145 m continue straight, to head along Litchfield Track.
	After another 410 m continue straight, to head along Litchfield Track.
	After another 170 m veer left, to head along Litchfield Track. After another 150 m continue straight, to head along Litchfield Track.
	After another 180 m continue straight, to head along Litchfield Track. After another 170 m continue straight, to head along Litchfield Track. After another 145 m continue straight, to head along Litchfield Track. After another 250 m continue straight, to head along Litchfield Track.
	After another 320 m continue straight, to head along Litchfield Track.
	After another 150 m continue straight, to head along Litchfield Track. After another 305 m pass the BBQ (10 m on your left). Then pass the water tap (15 m on your left). Then pass the shelter (15 m on your left).
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Ghost Hole Track & Litchfield Track) continue straight (a walking track). After another 380 m continue straight.
	After another 60 m veer right, to head along Powerful Owl Trail. After another 130 m pass the car park (9 m on your left). Continue straight, to head along Powerful Owl Trail. After another 35 m continue straight, to head along Powerful Owl Trail.
	After another 220 m (at the intersection of Powerful Owl Trail & Eugenia Circuit) continue straight, to head along Powerful Owl Trail. After another 30 m (at the intersection of Powerful Owl Trail & Eugenia Circuit) continue straight, to head along Powerful Owl Trail. After another 155 m (at the intersection of Powerful Owl Trail & Ghost Hole Track) continue straight, to head along Powerful Owl Trail.
	After another 10 m (at the intersection of Eugenia Circuit & Powerful Owl Trail) veer left, to head along Eugenia Circuit (a footpath). After another 345 m continue straight, to head along Eugenia Circuit. After another 660 m continue straight, to head along Eugenia Circuit. After another 35 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long) Then come to the "Simpson Falls" (on your right). After another 15 m head up the steps (about 6 m long)
	After another 6 m turn right, to head along Eugenia Circuit. After another 15 m (at the intersection of Springybark Track & Eugenia Circuit) turn sharp left, to head along Springybark Track. After another 490 m (at the intersection of Bardon Trail & Sir Samuel Griffith Drive) continue straight, to head along Bardon Trail (a vehicle track).
	After another 25 m (at the intersection of Bardon Trail & Maculata Track) continue straight, to head along Bardon Trail. After another 55 m continue straight, to head along Bardon Trail.
	After another 360 m continue straight, to head along Bardon Trail. After another 35 m continue straight, to head along Bardon Trail.
	After another 320 m continue straight, to head along Bardon Trail.
	After another 150 m (at the intersection of Maculata Track & Bardon Trail) turn left, to head along Maculata Track (a walking track).
	After another 230 m veer left, to head along Maculata Track. After another 380 m cross the bridge (about 20 m long)
	After another 205 m continue straight, to head along Maculata Track.
	After another 700 m (at the intersection of Quarry Trail & Kulgun Circuit) veer left, to head along Quarry Trail (a highway\|bridleway). After another 20 m continue straight, to head along Quarry Trail.
	After another 55 m (at the intersection of Paten Road Track & Quarry Trail) continue straight, to head along Paten Road Track (a walking track). After another 30 m veer left, to head along Paten Road Track. After another 215 m continue straight, to head along Paten Road Track.
	Continue another 155 m to find at the intersection of Paten Road Track & Paten Road at the end.

This is the side trip that takes you to the summit of Mt Coot-Tha. You can enjoy a coffee or a whole meal here, as mentioned in the description.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Summit Track & Litchfield Track Start heading along Summit Track (a footpath). After another 7 m (at the intersection of Summit Track & Sir Samuel Griffith Drive) continue straight, to head along Summit Track. After another 6 m turn left.
	After another 85 m continue straight. After another 110 m pass the car park (on your right). Continue straight. After another 60 m pass the sign (on your left). Then pass the water tap (on your left).
	Continue straight. After another 15 m pass the toilet (15 m on your left). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. Then pass the "Mount Coot-tha (One Tree Hill)" (15 m on your right). Then pass the "Kuta Cafe" (on your left). Then pass the "The Summit" (30 m on your left). Then come to the "Mt Coot-tha Lookout" (10 m on your right). This viewpoint is wheelchair accessible.
	After another 15 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 305 m to the main route.

An alternate access point from/to Sir Samuel Griffith Drive.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 40 m come to the end.

Start	At the intersection of Paten Road Track & Paten Road (-27.4542382,152.9571091)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Jubilee Terrace, Ashgrove. Turn on to Waterworks Road then drive for 3.3 km Keep left and drive for another 65 m Turn slight left onto Payne Road and drive for another 570 m At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Paten Road and drive for another 520 m Turn left onto Paten Road and drive for another 345 m

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	18.1 km
Time	6 h to 9 h

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Seat	1.2 km	[seat]
Seat	3.4 km	[seat]
Toilet	4.1 km	[toilet]
Toilet	4.6 km	[toilet]
Toilet	7.7 km	[toilet]
Shelter	7.7 km	[shelter]
Shelter	8 km	[shelter]
Shelter	8 km	[shelter]
Toilet	10.1 km + 280 m	[toilet]
Shelter	12.5 km	[shelter]

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