Gwen Ellis Walking Trail
1.4 km circuit 
30 min to 45 min
Gwen Ellis Walking Trail
1.4 km
Circuit
30 min to 45 min
Starting from the car park off Mount Monster Road, Keith, this walk takes you on a circuit around the summit of Mount Monster via the Gwen Ellis Walking Trail. This short, moderately challenging loop takes walkers around the summit of Mount Monster, an unusual granite outcrop of considerable geologic significance, passing several vantage points that offer excellent views over the granite outcrops, natural bushland and surrounding flat farmland. The granite outcrops are surrounded by varied soil types that support diverse bushland vegetation, providing important habitat for a variety of wildlife, birds and reptiles. In spring, there are beautiful displays of colourful native wildflowers, including orchids. This walk doesn't climb to the summit itself but can easily be extended to include a side trip to the summit, which adds roughly another 150m to the walk. This loop consists of wide and narrow walking trails, with uneven natural surfaces, compacted natural surfaces and short steep hills, suitable for average fitness levels. 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.
Highlights
Birdwatching
Views
Environment
Natural
Rural
Transport options
To start
Car