Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 5: Golden Stanley to Saltery Bay
~2 days · 24.5 mi · hard · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 5: Golden Stanley to Saltery Bay is known for
Section 5 of Sunshine Coast Trail is an official 35 km point-to-point section from Golden Stanley Hut to Saltery Bay trailhead (Ahlstrom Point).
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 2,336 ft to 13,950 ft over 24.5 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 7.4 mi · 74%
- Downhill 2.3 mi · 23%
- Flat 0.3 mi · 3%
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 5: Golden Stanley to Saltery Bay?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 5: Golden Stanley to Saltery Bay scores 24/100, 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 5: Golden Stanley to Saltery Bay take?
Most backpackers hike the Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 5: Golden Stanley to Saltery Bay in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 24.5 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How much elevation gain is on the Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 5: Golden Stanley to Saltery Bay?
The Sunshine Coast Trail — Section 5: Golden Stanley to Saltery Bay climbs roughly 6,138 ft total — about 251 ft per mile, topping out near 4,272 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.