Mount Stapylton Circuit (from Mt Zero Picnic Area)
3 h 15 min to 5 h
9.4 km
circuit
↑ 441 m ↓ -441 m
Hard track
Starting from Stapylton Campground, Laharum, this walk takes you on a circuit on Mount Stapylton. Mount Stapylton is one of the greatest parts of The Grampians, offering panoramic views along the track and from its peak. You can also observe the ancient rock formations that are present around the area, with the rich plantation offering you scenic views at certain sections of the walk. There are useful facilities at Stapylton Campground such as drop toilets and water tanks for cleaning only. The signage is clear along the trail, but it can be overgrown and hard to follow in certain sections. Storms and floods can make it harder to navigate the trail, so you might want to check the weather forecast beforehand. 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.
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.
Turn on to Wonwondah - Dadswells Bridge Road then drive for 6.4 km
Turn left onto Winfields Road and drive for another 1.2 km
Turn left onto Mt Zero Road and drive for another 2.1 km
Turn right and drive for another 80 m
Turn left and drive for another 60 m
Turn left and drive for another 65 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the Taipan Wall Carpark (next to Mount Zero Picnic Area), head towards the dirt track next to the green parking sign. Head along the said track for about 30 metres, then turn right at the 3-way intersection. Follow the said track for about 660 metres, then keep left at the 3-way intersection to continue along the Mount Staptlyton Circuit (clockwise).....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
There is a car park (about 30 m back from the start).
After another 45 m turn right.
After another 10 m pass the toilet (20 m on your left).
After another 10 m continue straight, to head along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk.
After another 630 m continue straight, to head along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This is the side trip that takes you to the summit of Mount Stapylton. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 1.3 km turn right, to head along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk.
After another 2.3 km (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Mount Stapylton Loop Walk) turn right, to head along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk.
After another 1.6 km turn right, to head along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk.
After another 830 m cross the ford.
After another 1.6 km cross the bridge (about 5 m long)
After another 315 m cross the ford.
After another 240 m turn left, to head along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk.
After another 630 m continue straight.
After another 15 m pass the car park (15 m on your left).
After another 6 m turn left.
After another 2 m come to the end.
This is the side trip that takes you to the summit of Mount Stapylton.
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start heading along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk.
After another 440 m come to "Mount Stapylton".
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 440 m to the main route.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Mount Stapylton Circuit (from Mt Zero Picnic Area)
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
9.4 km
Time
3 h 15 min to 5 h
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Very steep (4/6)
Signage
Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required
Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Bushwalk
3 h 15 min to 5 h
Toilet: There is one 25 m from the start.
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There is a car park (about 30 m back from the start).
After another 45 m turn right.
After another 10 m continue straight, to head along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk.
After another 830 m cross the ford.
After another 1.6 km cross the bridge (about 5 m long)
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 440 m to the main route.