Mount Mitchell (Queensland) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mount Mitchell |
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| Cooyinnirra | |
The eastern slopes of Mount Mitchell
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| Elevation | 1,168 m (3,832 ft) |
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 Mount Mitchell
Location in Queensland
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| Parent range | Main Range |
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| Mountain type | Volcanic |
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| Easiest route | Graded trail |
Mount Mitchell is a cool twin-peaked mountain in Queensland, Australia. It's also known by its Aboriginal name, Cooyinnirra. This mountain is actually an old volcanic mountain! It stands tall at about 1,168 meters (that's over 3,800 feet) above sea level. You can find it inside the Main Range National Park, which is about 100 kilometers (or 62 miles) west of Brisbane. It's right next to a famous spot called Cunninghams Gap.
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Discovering Mount Mitchell's History
Mount Mitchell was named way back in 1828 by a botanist and explorer named Allan Cunningham. He named it after the Surveyor-General of the time, Thomas Mitchell, who was also a famous explorer. Today, Mount Mitchell is a special part of the Main Range National Park, a beautiful area protected for everyone to enjoy.
Mountains Nearby
If you look around Mount Mitchell, you'll see other interesting peaks. To the north of Cunninghams Gap is Mount Cordeaux. A little bit to the south-east, you'll find Spicers Peak. These mountains are all part of the stunning Scenic Rim area.
Hiking and Amazing Views
Mount Mitchell has a great hiking trail that's about 5.1 kilometers (around 3.2 miles) long. It's considered a grade 4 trail, which means it's a bit challenging but totally worth it! As you hike up, you'll be surrounded by nature.
What You Can See from the Top
When you reach the main summit of Mount Mitchell, get ready for some incredible views! On a clear day, you might even be able to spot the tallest buildings in Brisbane far away. You can also see other mountain ranges like the D'Aguilar Range and the Teviot Range. The beautiful Fassifern Valley stretches out below, along with many other parts of the Scenic Rim. Just be careful at the very top, as there are steep cliff edges.
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The Cunningham Highway as seen from the top of Mount Mitchell.
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A view of Mount Mitchell from Lake Moogerah in 2011.
