2.6 km away
Mt Gardner Hiker's Trail
A full adventure day with a ferry and hike
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 8.7 km
- Ascent
- 634 m
- Descent
- 635 m
Bowen Ferry to Mt Gardner Main Trailhead
Sunshine Coast
Trail access to the Mt. Gardner hike
Hiking Easy
- Distance
- 3.9 km
- Ascent
- 141 m
- Descent
- 31 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 6 m
- High Point
- 117 m
- Gradient
- 7˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features low exposure and is typically done all year round. From a low point of 6 m to the maximum altitude of 117 m, the route covers 3.9 km, 141 vertical metres of ascent and 31 vertical metres of descent.
Description
A simple wander from the ferry up to the Mt. Gardner Trail head. Bowen's roads are not especially pedestrian friendly, so this route is a much prettier and safer way to get up to the hikes. Takes 30min-1.5hours.
Difficulty
Easy
Walking along a well-kept trail that’s mostly flat. No obstacles are present.
Low Exposure
The path is on completely flat land and potential injury is limited to falling over.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Picturesque
- Dog friendly
- Water features
- Forestry or heavy vegetation
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