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Coppermine Track to Gar Trailhead
June 21
If you would like to join us, please notify Mike on 0406 756 855 by 6pm on Friday, June 19th to register your interest and to receive departure times and locations or further information.
Walk Details
This challenging Grade 3 walk is probably the least challenging section of the Grampians Peaks Trail. Starting from the Coppermine Track, we will walk south along a ridgeline to the Gar trailhead on Roses Gap Rd. There are good views to both the east and west and we will pass by Barrigar Falls, which will have a decent amount of flow due to the recent rains. At about the halfway point, we will have lunch in the Barrigar hike-in campground shelter. About half of the trail is uneven and rocky and can be slippery in places if wet.
A car shuffle along rough roads will be required.
Please see the attached recent photos of the walk.
AWTGS Grade: Moderate – Grade 3+
Grade Description: Rougher surface, short steep sections, many steps, suitable for moderate fitness levels, some bushwalking experience recommended.
Distance: 9.5 km
Total Elevation Gain: 220 m
Duration: 4-5 hours including breaks
Requirements:
- Water (at least 1L)
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Sturdy boots with good tread
- Hat
- Raincoat and overpants (if wet)
- Gloves and beanie (if cold)
- Sunscreen