Starting from the car park at the end of Mount Trio Access Road off Formby Road South, Stirling Range National Park, this walk takes you to the summit of Mount Trio and back via the Mount Trio Walk Trail. This is a short and steep 3km return hike in the Stirling Ranges, with a total ascent of 350 metres and lots of steps along the way. Mount Trio might not be the biggest, the most difficult or the longest climb in the Stirling Range, but it is still a tough little hike. There is an informational signpost at the starting point, followed by a boardwalk. After the minimal warm-up, it's straight into the serious gradients until you reach the broad saddle between the north and east peaks. From the saddle, it's an easy stroll to the north peak where you get 360-degree views of the Stirling Range, including a great look at Mount Hassell and Toolbrunup to the south-west, Bluff Knoll to the east, the farmland to the north and the rest of the Stirling Ranges to the west. There is a picnic site at the start/finish of the trail that has plenty of shade provided by the trees. Walking is not recommended in wet or windy conditions or in extreme heat. 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 Northam Cranbrook, 120, 356 then drive for 3.5 km
Turn right onto Grantham Street and drive for another 51 km
Turn right onto Formby Road South and drive for another 6.6 km
Turn right onto Mount Trio Access and drive for another 1.4 km
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the carpark at the end of Mount Trio Access Road off Formby Road South, Stirling Range National Park, head along the short boardwalk section starting next to a 'Mount Trio Walk' informative sign. Beyond the boardwalk, follow the trail ahead and climb up the rocky steps to continue the Mount Trio Walk Trail.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Mount Trio Access & Mount Trio Walk Start heading along Mount Trio Walk (a walking track).
Find the Mount Trio Walk at the start.
Find the Mount Trio Walk at the start.
After another 1.5 km come to "Mount Trio Summit".
Mount Trio Summit
Mount Trio Summit
Mount Trio comprises three separate peaks linked together by a plateau. Its Aboriginal name is Warrungup, meaning "three become". At an altitude of 856m, Mount Trio provides amazing views of the Stirling Range. Given its location between key peaks and relatively short path to the summit, it's a great place to watch the sunrise or sunset. You can come across a colourful blanket of wildflowers if you come in spring (or early summer).
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Mount Trio comprises three separate peaks linked together by a plateau. Its Aboriginal name is Warrungup, meaning "three become". At an altitude of 856m, Mount Trio provides amazing views of the Stirling Range. Given its location between key peaks and relatively short path to the summit, it's a great place to watch the sunrise or sunset. You can come across a colourful blanket of wildflowers if you come in spring (or early summer).
Turn around here and retrace the main route for 1.5 km to get back to the start.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Mount Trio
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
3 km
Time
2 h to 3 h
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Very steep (4/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required
Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather
Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)