GPT S2: Gar to Halls Gap

9 h, 2 days to 3 days
4 h to 6 h

25.2 km
oneway segment

↑ 959 m
↓ -1444 m

Hard track
Starting from Troopers Creek Campground, Roses Gap, this trail takes you to Halls Gap Campground, visiting Pyrenees, Black Ranges, Wartook Basin and Chautauqua Lookout along the way. This is the second of six segments of the Grampians Peaks Trail. The panoramic views of the mountains are amazing, and you can see the views reaching as far as Wartook Basin whilst walking the eastern escarpment of Mount Difficult. After you make your way out of the rocky outcrops, you can continue to Chautauqua Lookout, and the end of the section shortly after. Bring proper footwear as the track conditions can vary. Keep in mind that phone service is not reliable at lower elevations. 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.
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Getting There
Transport options and directions
Segment This is part of longer journey and can not be completed on it is own.
Full Journey Grampians Peaks Trail
Start (-37.0040943,142.44689)
Finish (-37.1387266,142.5161364)
Mode (end) Car  
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Turn map Directions & comments
Start.
Gar.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you to the top of Mount Difficult. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 20 m veer left, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
After another 1.7 km turn right.
After another 1.4 km turn left.
After another 1.6 km turn sharp left.
After another 5.1 km veer right.
After another 1.1 km veer right.
After another 810 m veer right.
After another 3.5 km come to the "Wartook Lookout" (15 m on your right).
Continue straight.
After another 60 m (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Wartook Lookout) veer right, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
After another 1 km (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Mount Difficult Road) continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
After another 1.8 km come to the viewpoint (on your left).
After another 1.7 km cross the ford.
After another 295 m cross the stepping stones.
After another 40 m cross the stepping stones.
After another 290 m cross the stepping stones.
After another 180 m cross the stepping stones.
After another 210 m cross the stepping stones.
After another 1.1 km pass the sign.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you to the Chatauqua Peak, if you're hungry for more views. To start this optional side trip veer right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
At the intersection of Chatauqua Peak Walk & Grampians Peaks Trail turn left, to head along Chatauqua Peak Walk.
After another 450 m come to the viewpoint (10 m on your left).
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to the Clematis Falls for a refreshing stop. 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 860 m (at the intersection of Chatauqua Peak Walk & Clematis Falls Walk) turn sharp right, to head along Chatauqua Peak Walk.
After another 35 m pass the sign (on your right).
After another 35 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long)
After another 540 m cross the bridge (about 6 m long)
After another 180 m pass the sign (on your right).
At the intersection of Chatauqua Peak Walk & Mt Difficult Fireline continue straight (a vehicle track).
After another 230 m head through/around the gate.
After another 15 m turn left, to head along Mount Victory Road.
After another 9 m continue straight, to head along Mount Victory Road.
After another 95 m pass the toilet (20 m on your left).
After another 25 m veer right, to head along Mount Victory Road.
After another 30 m (at the intersection of Grampians Road & Mount Victory Road) turn right, to head along Grampians Road (a road).
After another 50 m continue straight, to head along Grampians Road.
After another 50 m (at the intersection of School Road & Grampians Road) turn right, to head along School Road (a residential road).
After another 220 m turn right.
After another 30 m pass the sign (on your left).
After another 75 m head through/around the gate.
After another 95 m turn left, to head along Venus Baths Walk.
After another 20 m pass the sign (8 m on your right).
Then cross the bridge (about 20 m long)
After another 70 m come to the end.

This optional side trip takes you to the top of Mount Difficult.
Turn map Directions & comments
Start.
After another 650 m turn right, to head along Mount Difficult Walk.
After another 350 m come to "Mount Difficult".
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 1000 m to the main route.

This optional side trip takes you to the Chatauqua Peak, if you're hungry for more views.
Turn map Directions & comments
At the intersection of Chatauqua Peak Walk & Grampians Peaks Trail Start heading along Chatauqua Peak Walk (a walking track).
After another 315 m come to "Chatauqua Peak".
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 315 m to the main route.

This little side trip takes you to the Clematis Falls for a refreshing stop.
Turn map Directions & comments
At the intersection of Chatauqua Peak Walk & Clematis Falls Walk Start heading along Clematis Falls Walk (a walking track).
There is a sign (about 25 m back from the start).
After another 130 m come to "Clematis Falls".
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 105 m to the main route.
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Terrain
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GPT S2: Gar to Halls Gap


Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length 25.2 km
Time 9 h, 2 days to 3 days
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 (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
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 -1 m back from the start.

Toilet: There is one 24.5 km from the start.


Order of key facilities on route
ItemFrom StartName & link to notes
Camp site
-1 mGar
Toilet
24.5 km[toilet]
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