McHugh Lookout Road

QLDUnclassified road0.8 km3 segments

5.5Sports

6.9Safety

0.8 kmTotal length

3Segments

1Grey spot segments

McHugh Lookout Road is a 810 m sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 9.2/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for 4WDs and motorcycles.

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Punteggi per veicolo

5.5/10

SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna

8.5/10

MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche

9.2/10

EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia

8.5/10

4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada

5.9/10

VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido

Distribuzione qualità dei tratti

Punteggio Sport - 3 tratti

Discreto (4-6)100%

IQR punteggio Sport: 5.3 - 5.5

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Dettaglio del punteggio

Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti

Manto

10.0

Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.

Tortuosità

9.9

Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.

Velocità

8.9

Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.

Classe stradaUnclassified road

8.0

Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.

Traffico

9.0

Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.

Dislivello

9.0

Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.

Road intel

Grey spots1 of 3 segments

Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.

Wet riskElevated

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Night riskPresent

Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.

Wind exposureHigh

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Storico incidenti

Aggregato su 3 tratti· 24 anni di dati

Zone grigie

Il collegamento dei registri incidenti non è ancora disponibile per QLD. Le zone grigie sono tratti dove la geometria di curvatura non corrisponde al limite di velocità - vengono segnalate indipendentemente dallo storico incidenti.

Ambiente stradale

Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima

Esposizione strada bagnata56%

Rischio guida notturna78%

Esposizione al vento65%

Rischio abbagliamento solare98%

Rischio impatto fauna11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Road roughness

NAASRA roughness index - median across segments

1.50IRI m/km

Coverage: 33% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 3 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#142076351Asphalt0.50 km5.68.69.4 #142076352Asphalt0.22 km5.38.39.0 #142076353Asphalt0.09 km5.38.28.9

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/mchugh-lookout-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD's road network. Contour scores every road in Australia for surface condition, curviness, grey spot classification, and 4WD track passability. If your organisation manages this road or promotes tourism in the region, this data is available via API.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is McHugh Lookout Road?+

McHugh Lookout Road is approximately 810 m long.

Is McHugh Lookout Road sealed?+

Yes. McHugh Lookout Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is McHugh Lookout Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. McHugh Lookout Road scores 8.5/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive McHugh Lookout Road in a caravan?+

With care. McHugh Lookout Road scores 5.9/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is McHugh Lookout Road good for an EV?+

Yes. McHugh Lookout Road scores 9.2/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Are there any dangerous sections on McHugh Lookout Road?+

Contour has identified 1 grey spot on McHugh Lookout Road - section where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

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Road data last updated: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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