Federation Track is a short but genuinely steep climb on Mount Gravatt, packing real elevation gain into a brief point-to-point route via Federation Lookout.
Quick stats
- Distance: 1.61 km (point-to-point)
- Elevation gain: 85 m
- Time: ~33 minutes
- Grade: Easy
- Route type: Point-to-point
- Location: Mount Gravatt Outlook Reserve, Brisbane, QLD
How hard is it, really?
Don’t take the easy grade at face value here — our terrain data shows 48% of this track is steep or very steep, nearly half the total distance. The hardest stretch is a genuine 49m climb over 300m around the halfway point, a real workout for a track this short. Treat it as a proper urban hill climb rather than a casual stroll.
What the track is actually like
Climbing from Gertrude Petty Place via Federation Lookout to meet the Eastern Outlook Track on Mount Gravatt’s southern side, this is a point-to-point route rather than a loop — plan your return leg or connect it to other tracks in the reserve. Federation Lookout itself is a worthwhile stop partway up, offering views before the track continues to its meeting point with the Eastern Outlook Track.
Practical tips
- Don’t underestimate it because it’s short. The steep midpoint climb catches people off guard on what looks like a quick urban walk.
- Plan your route as point-to-point, not a loop. You’ll need to either return the same way or connect onward via the Eastern Outlook Track.
- Good for a genuine quick workout if you’re looking for elevation gain without committing to a long walk.
Nearby
See the full South East Queensland hikes list for more Mount Gravatt and Brisbane-area walks, or view Federation Track on the map for the live route and elevation profile.