On the rise! Here are Australia's top trending hikes for 2025

AllTrails names the hottest hikes to have on your radar.

It’s no secret Aussies like to hike. But according to AllTrails, we’re the third most active country in the world! We’ve previously covered the most popular hikes in Australia, but here, we’re breaking down the top five hikes to have on your radar for the year ahead. AllTrails has crunched the data to reveal Australia’s trending hikes for 2025 – read on for the results.

1. Grand Cliff Top Walk (Blue Mountains, New South Wales)

Length: 19 kilometres

The Blue Mountains is a World Heritage Site and an ever-popular hiking destination. So it makes sense that 2025’s most trending track is the region’s newest blockbuster hike. The Grand Cliff Top Walk opened in 2024 as a scenic 19-kilometre, two-day walking spectacular that takes in waterfalls, wilderness and the best vistas in the Blue Mountains. We’ve broken down everything you need to know about the Grand Cliff Top Walk here.

You’ll see magnificent views of the historic Grand Stairway and more around every bend on the Grand Cliff Top Walk. (Image: Lauren De Sousa)

2. Sherbrooke Forest Circuit (Melbourne, Victoria)

Length: 11.6 kilometres

With its towering Mountain Ash gums, rushing streams and moss-covered rocks, this hike looks like a true storybook setting. Don’t miss the nearby Sherbrooke Falls Walk, part of a brand-new wellness walk series by Parks Victoria that’s complete with an audio guide accessed via a downloadable app.

Sherbrooke Forest Circuit is in the beautiful Dandenong Ranges National Park. (Image: Parks Victoria)

3. Plenty Gorge Loop via Blue Lake (Melbourne, Victoria)

Length: 7.2 kilometres

You’ll likely encounter lots of Lycra on the Plenty Gorge Loop. Cyclists, joggers and hikers all head here to escape the city for their nature fix on this moderate track. The hike takes walkers through a gorge before leading out to the striking Blue Lake, the perfect place to pause and appreciate the peaceful surroundings.

The trail guides hikers to the peaceful shores of Blue Lake (Image: Flickr/woowoowoo)

4. Purling Brook Falls (Springbrook, Queensland)

Length: 4 kilometres

Bring your swimmers on this stunning hike in the Gold Coast hinterland. This trail takes hikers through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Gondwana rainforest to the base of a 100-metre-tall waterfall. Best of all, there’s a swimming hole to cool off in and take in the surroundings.

Purling Brook Falls is a great spot for a dip. (Image: Flickr/Tatters)

5. Mount Lofty Loop (Melbourne, Victoria)

Length: 5 kilometres

Another win for Melbournians – yet another local trail closes out the top five. This short loop immerses hikers in the rolling hills of the Yarra. The area is teeming with wildlife, so chances are you’ll spot plenty of kangaroos and wallabies along the way. Looking for more great hikes near Melbourne? We’ve got you covered.

Melburnians head to the Yarra to soak in the greenery. (Image: Wikimedia commons)