Mount Ohlssen Bagge

Starting near the Wilpena Pound Resort at the end of Wilpena Road, Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, this walk leads to the summit of Mount Ohlssen Bagge via the Pound Gap and Mount Ohlssen Bagge tracks. Embark on a steep rocky climb to the summit of Mount Ohlssen Bagge, with great views of Wilpena Pound and the surrounding valleys. Keep a lookout for fascinating reptiles along the way. The walk begins near the Wilpena Pound Resort, following the main trail a short distance into the Pound Gap, before branching off to begin the climb up Mount Ohlssen Bagge. Keep a close eye out for the orange markers along the trail. This is an easier hike compared to Saint Mary’s Peak, but it still presents quite a challenge in terms of elevation. The climb is strenuous and there are few rocky sections, but the view from the summit rewards your efforts. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-31.5270841,138.6056354)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Augusta Highway, A1 Turn on to Range View Road, B83 then drive for 33.1 km Turn left onto Railway Terrace, B83 and drive for another 66.4 km Turn right onto Wilpena Road and drive for another 50.9 km Turn left onto Wilpena Road and drive for another 3.8 km Keep left onto Wilpena Pound Road and drive for another 10 m Keep right and drive for another 205 m Turn right and drive for another 45 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
Start from the wooden trailhead signpost with a small desk embedded to it, next to IGA Wilpena General Store just off Hawker-Wilpena Road. Head towards the angled hip-height signpost passing by a metal pole with color-coded track signs on it along the dirt path, moving directly away from the store. Keep right and follow the dirt trail as you pass by the said angled signpost to your left. Cross the paved road using the crosswalk and keep going straight down the dirt track as it tightens after the road. Turn right as the track widens and comes to an intersection, passing by another colour-coded metal pole to your left to continue along Mount Ohlssen Bagge Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Wilpena Pound Visitor Centre (about 85 m back from the start). There is a toilet (about 75 m back from the start). After 115 m pass the car park (35 m on your left).
	After another 20 m continue straight. After another 205 m come to the "Wilpena Pound Campground" (25 m on your left).
	Turn right. After another 35 m cross the ford.
	After another 25 m turn left. After another 130 m (at the intersection of Outside Trail & Pound Gap Track) continue straight, to head along Pound Gap Track.
	After another 340 m (at the intersection of Pound Gap Track & Mount Ohlssen Bagge Hike) veer left, to head along Mount Ohlssen Bagge Hike (a walking track). After another 120 m (at the intersection of Drought Busters Hike & Mount Ohlssen Bagge Hike) continue straight, to head along Mount Ohlssen Bagge Hike. After another 420 m (at the intersection of Mount Ohlssen Bagge Hike & Drought Busters Hike) continue straight, to head along Mount Ohlssen Bagge Hike. After another 2.1 km pass the "Mount Ohlssen Bagge" (8 m on your left).
	Continue another 15 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 3.5 km to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Mount Ohlssen Bagge

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	7 km
Time	2 h 45 min to 4 h

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There is one 295 m from the start.

Toilet: There is one -48 m back from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-48 m	[toilet]
Camp site	295 m	Wilpena Pound Campground

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Weather Forecast
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  Wednesday 4 December
  
  Clear.
  
  Clear. Winds east to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h.
  
  Thursday 5 December
  
  22°C → 38°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny morning. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Winds east to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h tending north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then tending east to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 19 and 24 with daytime temperatures reaching 36 to 41.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 8:50am to 5:30pm, UV Index predicted to reach 13 [Extreme]
  
  Friday 6 December
  
  26°C → 33°C
  Shower or two. Possible storm.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 10mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely from the late morning. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds east to northeasterly 15 to 25 km/h tending northwest to northeasterly in the morning then tending northeast to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to the mid to high 20s with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.
  
  Saturday 7 December
  
  22°C → 32°C
  Shower or two. Possible storm.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending northwest to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then tending south to southwesterly 30 to 45 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to the low to mid 20s with daytime temperatures reaching 29 to 34.
  
  Sunday 8 December
  
  15°C → 30°C
  Sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Winds south to southeasterly 20 to 30 km/h tending east to southeasterly during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 11 and 18 with daytime temperatures reaching 27 to 33.
  
  Monday 9 December
  
  17°C → 32°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Tuesday 10 December
  
  20°C → 30°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Wednesday 11 December
  
  17°C → 30°C
  Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny.
  
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