Mt Coolum Climb, Queensland, Australia - Trail Running Directory

A short, grunty climb for spectacular 360 degree views of the sunshine coast.

Mount Coolum

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Last Updated: 11th Sep 2026

Beginner - Intermediate

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Grunt Factor: 6 ?

Gnarl Factor: 57 ?

1.9km

Length of run

200m

Total Ascent

195m

Total Descent

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Type of Run

Urban fringe

Out and Back

Very hilly

Native bush

Volcanic

Run Makeup

100%

Moderate Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +21.10%

Average Downhill Gradient: -20.80%

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Estimated Times to Run

60:00

Slow

35:00

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Access the starting point from the car park on Tanah Street West (off David Low Way), roughly 3.5 km south of Coolum Beach.

Park in the designated car park and follow the very clearly defined track - there is only one up and back so basically follow it all the way to the top - there are no other options at any point. At the top you can walk another 50 or so metres to a couple of other different lookout points for views behind Mt Coolum.

The track is wide but rocky - definitely runnable.

This trail includes the peak Mount Coolum.

Local Wildlife: The mountain is a protected habitat for diverse wildlife, including nesting Peregrine Falcons, echidnas, and bandicoots. Great views!

Yes, toilets at the car park.

Transport and parking:

Plenty of parks off-road in the designated car park. It is a popular walk though.

Distance from Mount Coolum:

1 km

Driving time from Mount Coolum:

3 minutes

Dog friendly:

Unknown

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Navigation Tips:

This is a really easy out and back on a very obvious trail.

Cellphone Coverage:

Perfect throughout.

Suggested Gear List:

First aid kit, Cellphone

Availability of Water:

No water and can get hot!

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Sonia Panapa

has completed Mt Coolum Climb once in the last year.

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