Cedar Grove hiking trail
Challenge yourself on this steep but rewarding hike through open woodlands of flooded gum, ironbark and pink bloodwoods, and a hoop pine plantation.
- Journey type
- Walk
- Distance
- 4.6km circuit The same start and finish point, but the traveller doesn’t return along the same path
- Time suggested
- Allow 4hr walking time.
- Grade
- Grade 4 walking track
Accessible by
- Conventional vehicle
Journey facilities
- Walking
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![Admire the straight stands of rough and smooth barked eucalypts along the Cedar Grove hiking trail.]()
Admire the straight stands of rough and smooth barked eucalypts along the Cedar Grove hiking trail.
Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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![The Cedar Grove hiking trail explores rainforest before heading into open woodland and hoop pine plantation.]()
The Cedar Grove hiking trail explores rainforest before heading into open woodland and hoop pine plantation.
Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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![Take advantage of rest points provided on the Cedar Grove hiking trail.]()
Take advantage of rest points provided on the Cedar Grove hiking trail.
Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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![In the rainforest part of the Cedar Grove hiking trail, look up to see epiphytes clinging to the trees.]()
In the rainforest part of the Cedar Grove hiking trail, look up to see epiphytes clinging to the trees.
Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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![Fungi provide splashes of colour along the Cedar Grove hiking trail.]()
Fungi provide splashes of colour along the Cedar Grove hiking trail.
Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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![Branching off the Rainforest walk, the Cedar Grove hiking trail explores further afield in Amamoor State Forest.]()
Branching off the Rainforest walk, the Cedar Grove hiking trail explores further afield in Amamoor State Forest.
Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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![Enter native hoop pine plantations on the Cedar Grove hiking trail.]()
Enter native hoop pine plantations on the Cedar Grove hiking trail.
Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
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![The Cedar Grove hiking trail takes walkers through rainforest, open eucalypt forest and native hoop pine plantation.]()
The Cedar Grove hiking trail takes walkers through rainforest, open eucalypt forest and native hoop pine plantation.
Photo credit: Trevor Hatfield © Queensland Government
This steep but scenic hiking trail is a circuit track that branches off the Rainforest walk from the Cedar Grove camping area.
Cool off in the natural waterholes at the start of the track before you begin your walk—the first kilometre is steep, climbing over 160m in elevation.
Leaving the rainforest behind, admire the straight strands of rough-barked and smooth-barked eucalypts as you climb.
Wind your way through large open eucalypt forests and admire the beautiful landscape. Then follow the trail through native hoop pine plantations before joining the Rainforest walk to complete the circuit.
Getting there and getting around
- Amamoor State Forest map and walks information Page 3, Map 3 Cedar Grove camping area and walking tracks.
The Cedar Gove hiking trail begins at Cedar Grove camping area, 12km west of Amamoor township.
The last section of Amamoor Creek Road is gravel—suitable for conventional vehicles, including vehicles towing caravans.
Read more about forest access.
Wheelchair access
This walk is unsuitable for people using a wheelchair.
Before you visit
Opening hours
Amamoor State Forest is open 24 hours a day. For your safety, walk in daylight hours only.
Dogs are not permitted on this walking track.
Check park alerts for the latest information on access, closures and conditions.
Visiting safely
For more safety information see Visiting Amamoor safely and Walk with care.
- There are currently no park alerts for this park.