GPT S6: Griffin to Dunkeld

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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	(-37.5063513,142.4141219)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Henty Highway, A200, C188, Cavendish. Turn on to Dunkeld - Cavendish Road, C188 then drive for 28.6 km Turn left onto Glenelg Highway, B160 and drive for another 3.1 km Turn left onto Templeton Street, C216 and drive for another 2.6 km Turn right onto Grampians Road, C216 and drive for another 16.1 km Turn right and drive for another 60 m
Finish	(-37.6486305,142.3448261)
Mode (end)	Car Shuttle Car

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the Griffin Picnic Area (off Grampians Road), head towards the asphalt road via the dirt path. Take a right turn and follow the said paved road for about 600 metres. Then take a left turn and head towards the metal gate along the dirt trail, gently uphill. Head over/around the gate and stay on the said trail to continue along GPT S6: Griffin to Dunkeld Track.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 70 m turn right, to head along Grampians Road.
	After another 600 m (at the intersection of Grampians Road & Griffin Fireline) turn left, to head along Griffin Fireline (a vehicle track).
	After another 830 m (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Griffin Fireline) turn left, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail (a walking track).
	After another 11.1 km (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Cassidys Gap Road) continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This little side trip takes you to the Signal Peak. To start this optional side trip turn left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 2.2 km (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Signal Peak Walk) continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
	After another 1.9 km (at the intersection of Mt Abrupt Walking Track & Grampians Peaks Trail) continue straight, to head along Mt Abrupt Walking Track. After another 1.5 km come to the "Mt Abrupt" (40 m on your left).
	At the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Mt Abrupt Walking Track turn sharp right, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
	After another 4.4 km continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
	After another 370 m (at the intersection of The Piccaninny Walk & Grampians Peaks Trail) turn sharp right, to head along The Piccaninny Walk.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This optional side trip takes you the top of The Piccaninny. Keep in mind that this side trip may be challenging for some due to the steepness of the track. To start this optional side trip veer left here. On returning from this side trip veer left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 660 m turn right, to head along The Piccaninny Walk. After another 940 m (Victoria Valley Road Trailhead) continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
	After another 30 m (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Victoria Valley Road) veer right, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail.
	After another 200 m continue straight, to head along Grampians Peaks Trail. After another 85 m (at the intersection of Mount Sturgeon Track & Grampians Peaks Trail) turn right, to head along Mount Sturgeon Track. After another 1.3 km come to the viewpoint (8 m on your left). Continue straight, to head along Mount Sturgeon Track.
	After another 410 m continue straight, to head along Mount Sturgeon Track. Then come to the viewpoint (30 m on your left). After another 50 m pass the "Mount Sturgeon" (85 m on your right).
	After another 3.8 km continue straight.
	After another 210 m turn right. After another 265 m cross the ford.
	After another 45 m veer right. After another 1.3 km cross the ford. After another 75 m continue straight, to head along Adams Street. After another 250 m pass the "Royal Mail Hotel" (110 m on your right).
	At the intersection of Dunlop Street & Adams Street veer left, to head along Adams Street. After another 205 m pass the "Izzy’s Cafe" (120 m on your right). W:izzys.com.au Mo-Th 09:00-18:30 Fr-Su 09:00-19:30
	After another 15 m (at the intersection of Sterling Street & Adams Street) continue straight, to head along Adams Street. After another 5 m pass the "Dunkeld Information Centre" (130 m on your right). Mo-Su 09:00-17:00 After another 70 m pass the "Dunkeld Toilets" (125 m on your right). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. After another 70 m continue straight, to head along Adams Street.
	After another 80 m come to the end.

This little side trip takes you to the Signal Peak.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Signal Peak Walk & Grampians Peaks Trail Start heading along Signal Peak Walk (a walking track). After another 195 m come to "Signal Peak".
	Continue another 0 m to find Signal Peak at the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 195 m to the main route.

This optional side trip takes you the top of The Piccaninny. Keep in mind that this side trip may be challenging for some due to the steepness of the track.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along The Piccaninny Walk.
	After 345 m pass the "The Piccaninny" (40 m on your left). After another 45 m come to a viewpoint.
	The end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 390 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

GPT S6: Griffin to Dunkeld

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	33 km
Time	13 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

Toilet: There is one 32.8 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	32.8 km	Dunkeld Toilets

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Hamilton Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu
  
  Friday 20 September
  
  13°C
  Showers.
  95% 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 → 13°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
  
  9°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
  
  9°C → 16°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  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
  
  9°C → 17°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 7mm
  
  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 → 12°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Thursday 26 September
  
  4°C → 11°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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