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 Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Friday 20 September
  
  14°C
  Showers.
  90% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers near the Otways, medium chance elsewhere. Winds westerly 25 to 40 km/h decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h in the late evening.
  
  Saturday 21 September
  
  7°C → 15°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. Winds west to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching around 14.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:00am to 2:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Sunday 22 September
  
  8°C → 16°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, with possible small hail near the Otways in the early morning. Winds westerly 25 to 35 km/h turning northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 7 with daytime temperatures reaching around 14.
  
  Monday 23 September
  
  7°C → 17°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds west to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to around 8 with daytime temperatures reaching around 16.
  
  Tuesday 24 September
  
  8°C → 19°C
  Showers increasing.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 6mm
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching around 16.
  
  Wednesday 25 September
  
  9°C → 13°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Thursday 26 September
  
  3°C → 12°C
  Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  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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