Kahlpahlim Rock Trail, Dinden National Park
Atherton, Tablelands Area

At around 1300 metres above sea level, Kahlpahlim Rock is the highest point on the Lamb Range. The sheer size of the rock and the views over the Davies Creek catchment are impressive.

The trail ascends steeply along a former logging track before passing through rainforest, featuring magnificent blue kauri pine trees, and crossing two small creeks. Listen for calls of tooth-billed bowerbirds that loudly mimic the songs of other birds. After leaving the rainforest, the trail travels steeply through dry forest of casuarina and banksia trees before coming to a junction 4.4 kilometres along the trail. Walk one kilometre along the right-hand trail to reach the enormous granite boulders of Kahlpahlim Rock. For your safety do not venture past the boulders and stay on the walking track at all times.

Kahlpahlim Rock trail, Dinden Natiponal Park

Grade: difficult.

Distance: 10.8 kilometre return.

Time: allow 6 hours walking time.

About the Walk

Walk Highlights

• Magnificient views
• Pristine rainforest
• Massive boulders
• Historic pack routes

Walk Hints

Only experienced walkers should tackle the trail to Kahlpahlim Rock.

You will need a permit to drive into the state forest if you wish to do this walk.

Be well prepared for this long day walk. And beware, the track is sometimes not well marked and hard to follow.Some local knowledge and a map are helpful. It is very steep and slippery when wet. The alternative return route along the Ridge trail is less steep and less diverse.

Take drinking water and wear a hat and sunscreen.

Best Time To Go

The best time to visit is during the dry season, May to November. Be prepared for cool weather in winter.