Public trail
Walshs Pyramid
A tough, steep and rocky climb near Gordonvale, south of Cairns, up a pointed granite peak in the Wet Tropics. There's little shade, so start early, but the summit views over the ranges are the reward.
At a glance
- Distance
- 6 km return
- Duration
- 5–6 h
- Official track grade
- Grade 5 · Intermediate
- Elevation gain
- Not published
- Cost
- Not published
- Experience
- Self-guided
- Facilities
- Natural lookout
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair-accessible facilities
- Dogs
- Not published
- Family suitability
- Not published
- Public transport
- Not published
Plan your visit
Seasonal considerations: May to September is the best time to walk. December to April brings heavy downpours, heat and humidity.
Highlights
- Summit views over the surrounding ranges
- Wet Tropics granite peak
Trailhead & access: About 25 km south of Cairns. Turn off the Bruce Highway onto Moss Road about 800 m south of the Mulgrave River bridge and follow the gravel road to the car park.
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