Mount Stapylton and Hollow Mountain Circuit

This walk starts near the Hollow Mountain Carpark on Mount Zero Road, Grampians National Park, looping via the Mount Stapylton Loop Walk. Embark on a challenging hike in the northern Grampians, following the iconic ridgeline between Hollow Mountain and Mt Stapylton, through open forest and over rocky outcrops. You'll need to be able to endure the steepness of Flat Rock (ironically) and the gullies. Signs and track markers guide the way up the rock slope of Flat Rock to a splendid vantage point overlooking a natural amphitheatre. When you get to the top, be prepared to have your breath taken away by the exceptional views of the landscape. Not for the faint-hearted, this steep trek involves water crossings, slippery track surfaces, exposed rock scrambling, a jump across a void, and a short section scrambling up through the hollow mountain caves. This hike is best suited for fit, energetic and experienced walkers. 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.

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Warning
This journey requires significant bushwalking experience, specialised equipment and navigation skills.
Please ensure you and your group well prepared and equiped for this journey.

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

Start	(-36.88603,142.3831196)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Western Freeway, M8 Turn on to Western Highway, A8 then drive for 17.8 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Western Highway, A8 and drive for another 70.5 km Turn left onto Wonwondah - Dadswells Bridge Road and drive for another 3 km Turn left onto Flat Rock Road and drive for another 2.9 km Turn sharp right onto Mt Zero Road and drive for another 1.4 km Turn left and drive for another 255 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. Find the car park at the start.
	After another 6 m continue straight.
	After another 100 m veer right.
	After another 145 m turn left, to head along Mt Zero Road.
	After another 1.1 km (at the intersection of Mt Zero Walk & Mt Zero Road) turn left, to head along Mt Zero Walk (a walking track). After another 145 m pass the car park (25 m on your right).
	After another 15 m veer right. After another 7 m continue straight.
	After another 25 m turn left.
	After another 15 m turn right, to head along Mt Stapylton Loop Walk.
	After another 640 m turn left, to head along Mt Stapylton Loop Walk.
	After another 80 m continue straight, to head along Mt Stapylton Loop Walk.
	After another 290 m veer left, to head along Mt Stapylton Loop Walk.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Optional sidetrip to the summit of Mount Stapylton To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 660 m turn right, to head along Mt Stapylton Loop Walk.
	After another 2.3 km continue straight.
	After another 550 m turn left.
	After another 4 km turn left, to head along Mt Zero Road.
	After another 430 m (at the intersection of Flat Rock Road & Mt Zero Road) continue straight, to head along Mt Zero Road.
	After another 490 m continue straight.
	After another 710 m turn right.
	After another 190 m come to the end.

Optional sidetrip to the summit of Mount Stapylton

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Mt Stapylton Loop Walk.
	After another 630 m come to the end. "Mount Stapylton". Turn around and retrace your steps back the 630 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Mount Stapylton and Hollow Mountain Circuit

Grading

	Class 5/6 Very challenging
Length	11.9 km
Time	4 h to 6 h 30 min

Quality of track	Rough track, where fallen trees and other obstacles are likely (4/6)
Gradient	Very steep and difficult rock scrambles (5/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities (such as cliffs not fenced, significant creeks not bridged) (4/6)
Experience Required	High level of bushwalking experience recommended (5/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Horsham Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
  
  Saturday 21 December
  
  Mostly clear.
  
  Mostly clear. The chance of smoke haze in the south. Winds southerly 20 to 30 km/h.
  
  Sunday 22 December
  
  9°C → 26°C
  Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. The chance of smoke haze during the day. Slight chance of a shower in the late afternoon and evening. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h turning southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then increasing to 25 to 40 km/h in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to around 9 with daytime temperatures reaching 23 to 28.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: High
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:10am to 5:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 11 [Extreme]
  
  Monday 23 December
  
  7°C → 22°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower near the Grampians in the morning and early afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds southwesterly 20 to 30 km/h increasing to 25 to 35 km/h in the morning then tending southerly 15 to 25 km/h in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 8 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Tuesday 24 December
  
  7°C → 29°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 8 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Wednesday 25 December
  
  11°C → 37°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to around 12 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 30s.
  
  Thursday 26 December
  
  20°C → 41°C
  Sunny.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Sunny.
  
  Friday 27 December
  
  15°C → 25°C
  Shower or two. Becoming windy.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Shower or two. Becoming windy.
  
  Saturday 28 December
  
  10°C → 25°C
  Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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  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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