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Mount Cotton via Upper Main Trail & Traction Faction loop

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Australia
Queensland

Mount Cotton via Upper Main Trail & Traction Faction loop

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4.0

(1)

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Mount Cotton via Upper Main Trail & Traction Faction loop

01:41

5.46km

180m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 13, 2026

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64 m

Eastern Escarpment Conservation Area

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The Eastern Escarpment Conservation Area is home to native species like koalas, wallabies, and more than 100 native bird species. There is a vast network of multi-use tracks used for …

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2.62 km

Summit of Mount Cotton

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Picnic table and bench seat at summit to sit and admire views.
For an extra training hill, follow Billau Road firetrail down to farm gate and back up... for the keen ones!

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3.95 km

Upper Main Trail

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The Upper Main Trail is a wider multi-use track running across the Eastern Escarpment Conservation. It is a great spot for bushwalking, running, and mountain biking through thick eucalypti forests. …

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5.46 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.90 km

493 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.87 km

464 m

102 m

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