Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 1: Sarah Point to Rieveley Pond
~2 days · 19.5 mi · moderate · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 1: Sarah Point to Rieveley Pond is known for
Section 1 of Sunshine Coast Trail is an official 33 km point-to-point section from Sarah Point trailhead to Rieveley Pond Hut.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 85 ft to 4,272 ft over 19.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 12.0 mi · 63%
- Downhill 6.2 mi · 32%
- Flat 0.9 mi · 5%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 1: Sarah Point to Rieveley Pond?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 1: Sarah Point to Rieveley Pond scores 25/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 1: Sarah Point to Rieveley Pond take?
Most backpackers hike the Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 1: Sarah Point to Rieveley Pond in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 19.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 1: Sarah Point to Rieveley Pond?
The Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 1: Sarah Point to Rieveley Pond climbs roughly 5,387 ft total — about 276 ft per mile, topping out near 1,325 ft.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.