Mt Stapylton Walks

Mt Stapylton Walk

Where: Within Grampians National Park Length: 4.6 kilometres return Walk: 2 - 2.5 hours return Track: Rocky, slippery track surfaces Grade: Hard Start/Finish: Mt Zero Picnic Area Nearby: Halls Gap Permits/bookings: None required

This walk, suitable for fit and energetic walkers, can involve water crossings, slippery track surfaces, rock hopping and rockscrambling. Signs and track markers guide the way up the steep rock slope of Flat Rock to a splendid vantage point overlooking a natural amphitheatre.

The track descends briefly to the base of the impressive Taipan Wall before continuing its steady climb along terraces to a track intersection. Follow signs and track markers on the final steep ascent, which involves some rock hopping and scrambling past a wind scoured cave. The view from the summit is spectacular, taking in much of the park and surrounding plains. Return by the same route.

Mt Stapylton Loop Walk

Length: 12.2 kilometres return Walk: 5.5 hours Track: Hard Grade: Steep Start/Finish: Stapylton Campground Nearby: Halls Gap Permits/bookings: None required

This walk, suitable for fit and energetic walkers, can involve water crossings, slippery track surfaces, rock hopping and rock scrambling. Signs and track markers guide you over exposed rocky outcrops and through forested gullies. The summit views are spectacular, taking in much of the park and surrounding plains. The track returning you to Stapylton campground follows water etched rock terraces flanked by low vegetation, and leads into natural amphitheatre.