Starting from Griffin Picnic Area, Bornes Hill, this trail takes you to Dunkeld Town, visiting Signal Peak, Mount Abrupt, Mud-Dadjug Hike-in Campground, Mt Sturgeon and volcanic plains along the way. This is the last of the six segments of the Grampians Peaks Trail. The beginning of the walk offers you a wide selection of spectacular wildflowers, such as orchids, heaths and bush pea species. After you're done with the steep ascent to Signal Peak and savour the panoramic views from the top, you will descend with the eucalyptus surrounding you. When you finally reach the peak of Mount Sturgeon, you can enjoy the otherwordly view of the volcanic plains. Before you reach the end of this great walk, you'll get a glimpse of the past through the volcanic formations that date back to the Upper Paleolithic period (22,000 years ago). 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 Griffin Picnic Area (off Grampians Road), head towards the asphalt road via the dirt path. Take a right turn and follow the said paved road for about 600 metres. Then take a left turn and head towards the metal gate along the dirt trail, gently uphill. Head over/around the gate and stay on the said trail to continue along GPT S6: Griffin to Dunkeld Track.....
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start.
After another 70 m turn right, to head along Grampians Road.
After another 600 m (at the intersection of Grampians Road & Griffin Fireline) turn left, to head along Griffin Fireline (a vehicle track).
After another 830 m (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Griffin Fireline) turn left, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail (a walking track).
After another 11.1 km (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Cassidys Gap Road) continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to the Signal Peak. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 2.2 km (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Signal Peak Walk) continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
After another 1.9 km (at the intersection of Mt Abrupt Walking Track & Grampians Peaks Trail) continue straight, to head along Mt Abrupt Walking Track.
After another 1.5 km come to the "Mt Abrupt" (40 m on your left).
At the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Mt Abrupt Walking Track turn sharp right, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
After another 4.4 km continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
After another 370 m (at the intersection of The Piccaninny Walk & Grampians Peaks Trail) turn sharp right, to head along The Piccaninny Walk.
The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you the top of The Piccaninny. Keep in mind that this side trip may be challenging for some due to the steepness of the track. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip veer left when you get back to this intersection. Details below.
After another 660 m turn right, to head along The Piccaninny Walk.
After another 940 m (Victoria Valley Road Trailhead) continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
After another 30 m (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Victoria Valley Road) veer right, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
After another 200 m continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
After another 85 m (at the intersection of Mount Sturgeon Track & Grampians Peaks Trail) turn right, to head along Mount Sturgeon Track.
After another 1.3 km come to the viewpoint (8 m on your left).
Continue straight, to head along Mount Sturgeon Track.
After another 410 m continue straight, to head along Mount Sturgeon Track.
Then come to the viewpoint (30 m on your left).
After another 50 m pass the "Mount Sturgeon" (85 m on your right).
After another 3.8 km continue straight.
After another 210 m turn right.
After another 265 m cross the ford.
After another 45 m veer right.
After another 1.3 km cross the ford.
After another 75 m continue straight, to head along Adams Street.
After another 250 m pass the "Royal Mail Hotel" (110 m on your right).
At the intersection of Dunlop Street & Adams Street veer left, to head along Adams Street.
After another 205 m pass the "Izzy’s Cafe" (120 m on your right).
After another 15 m (at the intersection of Sterling Street & Adams Street) continue straight, to head along Adams Street.
After another 5 m pass the "Dunkeld Information Centre" (130 m on your right).
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After another 70 m pass the "Dunkeld Toilets" (125 m on your right). This toilet is wheelchair accessible.
After another 70 m continue straight, to head along Adams Street.
After another 80 m come to the end.
This little side trip takes you to the Signal Peak.
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Signal Peak Walk & Grampians Peaks Trail Start heading along Signal Peak Walk (a walking track).
After another 195 m come to "Signal Peak".
Continue another 0 m to find Signal Peak at the end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 195 m to the main route.
This optional side trip takes you the top of The Piccaninny. Keep in mind that this side trip may be challenging for some due to the steepness of the track.
Turn map
Directions & comments
Start heading along The Piccaninny Walk.
After 345 m pass the "The Piccaninny" (40 m on your left).
After another 45 m come to a viewpoint.
The end.
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 390 m to the main route.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
GPT S6: Griffin to Dunkeld
Grading
Class 4/6
Hard track
Length
33 km
Time
13 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)
Bushwalk
13 h, 2 days to 3 days
6 h to 9 h 30 min
Toilet: There is one 32.8 km from the start.
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After another 1.5 km come to the "Mt Abrupt" (40 m on your left).
After another 50 m pass the "Mount Sturgeon" (85 m on your right).
After another 265 m cross the ford.
After another 250 m pass the "Royal Mail Hotel" (110 m on your right).
After another 5 m pass the "Dunkeld Information Centre" (130 m on your right).
Turn around and retrace your steps back the 195 m to the main route.