Candle Mountain
Mountain in Queensland · 288 m
The hike up Candle Mountain
The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.
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Frequently asked questions
How high is Candle Mountain?
Candle Mountain is 288 m above sea level and lies in Queensland. Its prominence is 106 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.
How long is the hike up Candle Mountain?
From the nearest registered starting point it is about 7.5 km one way with 211 m of ascent. Expect around 4 h round trip at a normal hiking pace.
Where do you park for Candle Mountain?
The nearest parking is the parking area north of the peak — 7.5 km on foot · ↑ 211 m · about 4 h round trip. Alternative: the parking area northeast of the peak (about 8.6 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.
Can I log Candle Mountain in Conquer?
Yes — Candle Mountain is one of 12,733 peaks in Australia in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.
Conquer Candle Mountain in the app
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