Mount Edwards (Queensland)
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| Mount Edwards | |
|---|---|
 Mount Edwards behind the Aratula Hotel | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 634 m (2,080 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 28°00′59″S 152°33′00″E / 28.01639°S 152.55000°E |
| Geography | |
  Mount Edwards | |
| Parent range | Moogerah Peaks |
| Geology | |
| Rock age | 23 million years[2] |
| Mountain type | Volcanic plug |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Walking track |
Mount Edwards is a mountain in South East Queensland, Australia.
The mountain rises 634 metres (2,080 ft) above sea level and is part of the Moogerah Peaks National Park. It lies within its namesake locality Mount Edwards, approximately 100 km south west of Brisbane approximately 17 km (10.5 mi) from the town of Boonah. The mountain is the closest of the Moogerah Peaks to the Cunningham Highway and is 9 km south of Aratula. Other prominent peaks in this Scenic Rim group of mountains includes Mount French, Mount Moon and Mount Greville.
History
Accessing the summit
The summit is accessed by walking track that starts across the Moogerah Dam wall.[2] The 2.7 km walk to the top affords views across Fassifern Valley.
Reynolds Creek
Between Mount Edwards and Little Mount Edwards (363 m) to the east, is Reynolds Creek which flows through a steeply sloped gorge.[2]
