Mount Stapylton Circuit (from Mt Zero Picnic Area)

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, offering panoramic views along the track and from its peak. 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. There are useful facilities at Stapylton Campground such as drop toilets and water tanks for cleaning only. The signage is clear along the trail, but it can be overgrown and hard to follow in certain sections. Storms and floods can make it harder to navigate the trail, so you might want to check the weather forecast beforehand. 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	(-36.8910624,142.3757626)
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 1.2 km Turn left onto Mt Zero Road and drive for another 2.1 km Turn right and drive for another 80 m Turn left and drive for another 60 m Turn left and drive for another 65 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the Taipan Wall Carpark (next to Mount Zero Picnic Area), head towards the dirt track next to the green parking sign. Head along the said track for about 30 metres, then turn right at the 3-way intersection. Follow the said track for about 660 metres, then keep left at the 3-way intersection to continue along the Mount Staptlyton Circuit (clockwise).....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. There is a car park (about 30 m back from the start). After another 45 m turn right. After another 10 m pass the toilet (20 m on your left). After another 10 m continue straight, to head along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk.
	After another 630 m continue straight, 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 veer left here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 1.3 km turn right, to head along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk.
	After another 2.3 km (at the intersection of Grampians Peaks Trail & Mount Stapylton Loop Walk) turn right, to head along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk.
	After another 1.6 km turn right, to head along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk. After another 830 m cross the ford. After another 1.6 km cross the bridge (about 5 m long) After another 315 m cross the ford.
	After another 240 m turn left, to head along Mount Stapylton Loop Walk.
	After another 630 m continue straight. After another 15 m pass the car park (15 m on your left). After another 6 m turn left.
	After another 2 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 Circuit (from Mt Zero Picnic Area)

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	9.4 km
Time	3 h 15 min to 5 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Minimal directional signs (4/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
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 25 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	25 m	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Horsham Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Friday 18 October
  
  Cloudy.
  
  Cloudy. Medium chance of showers near the Grampians, slight chance elsewhere. Winds southwesterly 25 to 40 km/h decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h in the late evening.
  
  Saturday 19 October
  
  5°C → 21°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 6 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 22.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:50am to 4:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 7 [High]
  
  Sunday 20 October
  
  6°C → 23°C
  Partly cloudy.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light before dawn then becoming south to southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to around 8 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s.
  
  Monday 21 October
  
  6°C → 27°C
  Sunny.
  0% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds southeasterly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to around 8 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
  
  Tuesday 22 October
  
  9°C → 30°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds north to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h turning west to northwesterly during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 9 and 12 with daytime temperatures reaching 27 to 32.
  
  Wednesday 23 October
  
  12°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Thursday 24 October
  
  6°C → 17°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Friday 25 October
  
  4°C → 17°C
  Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  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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