Glass House Mountains Conservation parkrun, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.

We went to Glass House mountains Conservation parkrun for my 64th different event back in early 2021. It was their 52nd event so there first birthday, a few other uber tourist we know showed up as well. It is located about an hour and a half north of Brisbane in the hinterland behind the famous Sunshine Coast beaches.

The course is 2.5 kilometre straight down an old rail trail and then straight back. I really enjoy the out and backs as you get to see everyone though I would prefer that it was not mostly up hill on the way back. The conservation park was full of native trees and plants, but the surrounding area is well known for growing pineapples and lots of them.  The old train line was used to transport all the pineapple to Brisbane where they were and still are processed into all different types of products. Mainly drinks and canned. Funny thing is I worked in that factory for over 20 years!  Ar! the good old days bring back so many memories.

There are no toilets or facilities at the starting area but there is a small town not too far away. parking is a bit tight too, but it usually only has a small group of runners and walkers which means there is a good chance to talk to just about everyone.