Glacier Rock

1,5 hour hike up, it was amazing! Bit slippery on the way back after a bit of rain. Stunning surroundings. We didn't get much of a view because of the weather conditions, but still worth it.

Nice walk up and down for a view from Stoney Creek Trailhead parking lot. Quite steep, but (when dry at least) good footing. I've seen this described as a hard trail but would call it medium. Only a couple of view points along the way as you are in the lush bush most of the time.

Great lookout. Need to go up steep trail. Bring plenty of water & not bad fitness😆 The way was maintained well. If you have extra energy & some hike experience, you could continue another trails insted of same back way, however here is best viewing. 05/2025

The lookout is stunning and definitely worth the climb. You can see glacier rock from the main highway going north out of Cairns and from on top this peak, you get wonderful views of the ocean, the city and the surrounding mountain ranges (Mt Williams to the south, Mt whitfield between there and the city, and red peak to the north).

Absolutely beautiful scenery, see from above all along the Barron gorge and Redlynch, you can even see green Island with clear sky. I walk from Douglas Track instead McDonald.

We got dropped off at Speewah trailhead and walked to the Glacier rock. It's an awesome walk, very overgrown but the track is well defined. The rainforest is unreal. Heaps of small creek crossings. Going on further we Followed the Douglas track it led us to Surprise creek. Great place for a well deserved swim. So take a towel. The track is very steep. We then walked to Karanda via a couple more lookouts. The Douglas track follows the power lines for a bit. You need to be fit for this walk and have good hiking shoes. It took us around 4-5 hrs to do the walk. Total length was around 10k's

Truly amazing! And not just the lookout, I did a big loop: From Stoney Creek go up the Douglas Track, to the Glacier Rock Lookout, continue back on the Track to the west, then the Gandal wandun Track until you get to Smiths Track. Follow it to the gorgeous Stoney Creek Falls and continue until you get back to Stoney Creek Road. I highly recommend this Route, you can enjoy a stunning view from Glacier Rock Lookout, stand at the upper edge of the Stoney Creek Falls and enjoy a beautiful walk through the rainforest. I was lucky enough to see a grown cassowary with his pup😍

Great hike into the mountains, easy to start with, gets steeper but provides great views over the Barron River and down to Cairns. Time the hike correctly and you can wave to everyone on the Kuranda Scenic Railway on the bridge and see the next train crossing the bridge at Stones Creek Falls!