Starting from the Jimmy Creek Campground, Mafeking, this trail takes you to Griffin Picnic Area, visiting Wannon Crossing Campground and passing through the open grasslands along the way. This is the fifth of the sixth segments of the Grampians Peaks Trail. You can traverse the open grassland areas along with river flats that welcome you towards the end of the trail, after you walk through the towering forest. There are some steep parts as you get deeper into the forest, but the scenery at the end is worth it for many. 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.
Getting started From the easternmost point in Jimmy Creek Campground, head along the singular wide dirt road towards the Grampians Road. Take a right when you reach the asphalt and follow Grampians Road for about 220 metres. Then take a sharp left turn and head along the wide dirt road to continue along the GPT S5: Jimmy Creek to Griffin Track.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
There is a toilet (about 90 m back from the start).
Jimmy Creek Campground (about 75 m back from the start).
Campsite managed byParks Victoria. There is a fee to use this campsite.
After another 380 m (at the intersection of Grampians Tourist Road & Jimmy Creek Campground Access) turn right, to head along Grampians Tourist Road (a road).
After another 220 m (at the intersection of Grampians Tourist Road & Jimmy Creek Road) turn left, to head along Jimmy Creek Road (a vehicle track).
After another 750 m (at the intersection of Jimmy Creek Road & Grampians Peaks Trail) turn right, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail (a highway|construction).
After another 9.9 km (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Yarram Gap Road) turn right, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
After another 8.5 km (at the intersection of Grampians Road & Grampians Peaks Trail) continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
After another 2.4 km (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Griffin Fireline) turn left, to head along Griffin Fireline (a vehicle track).
After another 830 m (at the intersection of Grampians Road & Griffin Fireline) turn right, to head along Grampians Road (a road).
After another 600 m turn left.
After another 70 m come to the end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
GPT S5: Jimmy Creek to Griffin
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
23.6 km
Time
8 h, 2 days to 3 days
Quality of track
Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
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 -74 m back from the start.
Bushwalk
8 h, 2 days to 3 days
3 h to 5 h
Camp site: There is one -74 m back from the start.
Toilet: There is one -92 m back from the start.
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