Mount Stapylton (Gunigalg) Circuit from Stapylton Campground

Starting from Stapylton Campground, Laharum, this walk takes you on a circuit on Mount Stapylton. Mount Stapylton is one of the greatest parts of The Grampians, with panoramic views along the track. You can also observe the ancient rock formations that are present around the area, with the rich plantation offering you scenic views at certain sections of the walk. Sometimes, the trail can be overgrown and hard to follow, but the signage is clear. Storms and floods can make it harder to navigate the trail, so you might want to check the weather forecast beforehand. There are useful facilities at Stapylton Campground such as drop toilets and water tanks for cleaning only. 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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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	(-36.9231417,142.3824155)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Western Highway, A8, Laharum. Turn on to Wonwondah - Dadswells Bridge Road then drive for 6.4 km Turn left onto Winfields Road and drive for another 6.3 km Turn left onto Olive Plantation Road and drive for another 2.3 km Turn slight right onto Mount Stapylton Campground Road and drive for another 20 m Turn left and drive for another 80 m Turn sharp left and drive for another 75 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk. There is a toilet (about 80 m back from the start). After another 105 m (at the intersection of Millar Road & Mount Stapylton Loop Walk) continue straight, to head along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk.
	After another 1.3 km (at the intersection of Pohlners Road & Mount Stapylton Loop Walk) continue straight, to head along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk.
	After another 100 m continue straight, to head along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk.
	After another 1.6 km (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Mount Stapylton Loop Walk) turn left, to head along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This is the side trip that takes you to the summit of Mount Stapylton. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 2.3 km turn left, to head along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk.
	After another 1.3 km turn left, to head along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk. After another 250 m cross the ford. After another 310 m cross the bridge (about 5 m long) After another 1.6 km cross the ford.
	After another 830 m turn right, to head along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk.
	After another 100 m (at the intersection of Mount Stapylton Loop Walk & Pohlners Road) continue straight, to head along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk. After another 1.3 km come to the "Stapylton Campground" (50 m on your left). Campsite managed byParks Victoria. There is a fee to use this campsite.
	After another 30 m (at the intersection of Mount Stapylton Loop Walk & Millar Road) continue straight, to head along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk. After another 25 m come to the end.

This is the side trip that takes you to the summit of Mount Stapylton.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk.
	After another 440 m come to "Mount Stapylton". The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 440 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Mount Stapylton (Gunigalg) Circuit from Stapylton Campground

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	11 km
Time	3 h 30 min to 5 h 30 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There is one 11 km from the start.

Toilet: There is one -82 m back from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-82 m	[toilet]
Camp site	11 km	Stapylton Campground

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Horsham Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
  
  Sunday 22 December
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, becoming less likely later this evening. The chance of smoke haze in the southeast. Winds southwesterly 25 to 40 km/h decreasing to 20 to 25 km/h in the late evening.
  
  Monday 23 December
  
  7°C → 22°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of smoke haze. Slight chance of a shower near the Grampians in the morning and early afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds southwesterly 25 to 40 km/h decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 8 with daytime temperatures reaching the low 20s.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: High
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:10am to 5:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 12 [Extreme]
  
  Tuesday 24 December
  
  8°C → 29°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of smoke haze in the east, most likely in the morning and then in the late afternoon and evening. Winds southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h turning southerly in the late morning and afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to around 8 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
  
  Wednesday 25 December
  
  11°C → 36°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. Light winds becoming north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to around 12 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 30s.
  
  Thursday 26 December
  
  21°C → 42°C
  Late cool change. Windy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Sunny morning. Slight chance of a shower in the afternoon and evening. Winds north to northeasterly 30 to 45 km/h shifting westerly 35 to 50 km/h during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to the low 20s with daytime temperatures reaching the low 40s.
  
  Friday 27 December
  
  12°C → 25°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Saturday 28 December
  
  11°C → 27°C
  Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Sunday 29 December
  
  10°C → 28°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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