From the turn-off to Radical Bay on Magnetic Island National Park, this track ascends, sometimes steeply, to follow a ridge behind the bays before arriving at the ruins of the Forts complex operated during World War II. Magnetic Island's WWII forts are listed on the Queensland Heritage Register and are among the best examples of such forts on Queensland's east coast.

The lookouts afford excellent views to the Palm Island Group in the north and Bowling Green Bay National Park in the south. The park features spectacular natural landscapes and seascapes including boulder-strewn headlands, hoop pines, high quality sandy beaches and fringing coral reefs.