Road Cycle Route: Hinterland Loop
From Kenilworth to Conondale, ride some of the best roads on the Sunshine Coast!
Suitability
Suitable for experienced road cyclists with advanced skills riding in traffic and on rural roads with above average fitness. Some road speeds are >60km/hr. Roads can be narrow and winding and most have narrow or no rideable shoulders. Advanced – includes 1300m climbing
Highlights
It’s all about the view on this challenging hinterland ride. Head north through the gorgeous countryside to Flaxton then on to Mapleton where you will begin the descent to Kenilworth. Stop for a coffee or a famous doughnut then continue through Cambroon and around to Conondale, then get ready for the climb back up to Montville. Enjoy a rest and some lunch, you deserve it!
Afterwards
Stroll the high street of Montville for a spot of lunch or a sweet treat at one of the many eateries and specialty shops in this quaint hinterland town.
How to get there
Stroll the high street of Montville for a spot of lunch or a sweet treat at one of the many eateries and specialty shops in this quaint hinterland town.
IMPORTANT: On-road cyclists should always ride with caution and be aware that conditions can change at any time. Cyclists using rural roads may encounter heavy vehicles and should be aware that roads can be narrow and undulating with varying shoulder widths. Notify someone of your intended route and be prepared with water, food and sun protection.
About this place
- Suitable for walking
- Suitable for recreational cycling
- Walking track grade
- Grade 5
- An unformed track, likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked. For very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills.
Graded on the Queensland Parks walking track scale. Walk with care(opens in a new tab)
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Safety
In an emergency, call 000. Always adventure safely!
- Always follow any local signage, it contains key information and conditions can change at any time.
- Use the trails with consideration for your abilities, be prepared for the adventure ahead:
- Be aware of the weather conditions, found here: Bureau of Meteorology — Queensland(opens in a new tab)
- Always wear appropriate clothing, focus on good footwear.
- Always bring more water than you think you will need.
- Be Sun Safe!
- Always let someone know where you are going that isn't going with you.
- Just getting started try this site for good useful information: Trail Hiking Australia — hike safety(opens in a new tab)
- Sunshine Coast Council does its best to keep this information current, but things change, so be aware that a trail may not be as listed here.
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Printed from Adventure Sunshine Coast · https://adventure.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/trails/56532/road-cycle-route-hinterland-loop
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