GPT S5: Jimmy Creek to Griffin

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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.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Full Journey	Grampians Peaks Trail
Start	(-37.371742,142.5041656)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Henty Highway, A200, Mooralla. Turn on to McCutcheons Road then drive for 3.3 km Keep left onto McCutcheons Road and drive for another 9.2 km Turn left onto Victoria Point Road and drive for another 12.6 km Turn left onto Victoria Valley Road, C217 and drive for another 17.3 km Turn left onto Grampians Road, C216 and drive for another 9.2 km Turn left onto Jimmy Creek Campground Access and drive for another 300 m
Finish	(-37.5063513,142.4141219)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

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.

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.

Toilet: There is one -92 m back from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-92 m	[toilet]
Camp site	-74 m	Jimmy Creek Campground

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Ararat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Sunday 22 December
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, becoming less likely later this evening. The chance of smoke haze near the Grampians. Winds southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h in the late evening.
  
  Monday 23 December
  
  7°C → 19°C
  Becoming windy. Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers near the Otways, medium chance elsewhere. Winds southwesterly 30 to 45 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to around 8 with daytime temperatures reaching around 18.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: High
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:10am to 5:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme]
  
  Tuesday 24 December
  
  9°C → 25°C
  Cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the southeast in the morning and early afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h turning south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 8 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Wednesday 25 December
  
  10°C → 34°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then tending northeast to southeasterly during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 10 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.
  
  Thursday 26 December
  
  21°C → 40°C
  Possible late shower. Cool change.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Mostly sunny morning. Medium chance of showers in the afternoon and evening. Winds east to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h shifting west to northwesterly 35 to 50 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to around 18 with daytime temperatures reaching around 40.
  
  Friday 27 December
  
  12°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Saturday 28 December
  
  11°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Sunday 29 December
  
  10°C → 26°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Parks Victoria Alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Victoria closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

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