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Mount Barney East Peak via South East Ridge track circuit

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Queensland

Mount Barney East Peak via South East Ridge track circuit

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Mount Barney East Peak via South East Ridge track circuit

07:28

12.9km

1,130m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.66 km for 2.22 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.93 km

South East Ridge - Mount Barney

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Steep route with plenty of hands-on scrambling required. Estimated UIAA grade 2 in a few small places, depending on the exact route chosen.

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4.66 km

Mount Barney East Peak

Highlight • Summit

At 1,351 metres, Mount Barney East Peak is the highest point of Mount Barney and one of the most prominent peaks in the Scenic Rim. The summit is reached via steep, unmarked routes such as the South East Ridge, with the final approach involving exposed rock and scrambling. From the top, views extend across the surrounding ranges, valleys, and national park, with little shelter from wind or weather. Conditions can change quickly, particularly with cloud moving across the summit.

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9.48 km

Upper Logan Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Upper Logan Road is the main access route into the southern side of Mount Barney National Park, leading toward key trailheads for routes like the South East Ridge. The road transitions from sealed to unsealed as it moves further into the valley, passing through rural farmland and open countryside. It’s commonly used as a starting point for hikes in the area, with informal parking near access tracks.

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12.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.95 km

4.70 km

2.22 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

397 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Weather

Friday 17 July

18°C

10°C

68 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

March 4, 2023,Mt Barney - the formidable! QLD AUS

Before attempting to climb this mountain, one needs to read up on it and heed all the warning advice.

Total km should read 15km approx. ( some loss of track recording)
We did South East Ridge up and South Ridge down.