Grampians Bushwalking Club

Mt Gorrin with navigation
2026-06-06
Booking contact: leader name: Julie Andrew
Ph: 0407561135
Deadline: 8 pm thursday, 4 june 2026
Walk Details:
In Langhi Ghiran state park, starting from the western side we will climb the steep
fire trail to the saddle between Mt Gorrin and Mt Langhi Ghiran. We may take a
detour to visit hidden lagoon depending on weather. Back at the saddle, we will
navigate off track to the summit of Mt Gorrin and then navigate down the southern
slopes avoiding the large rock faces to reach the aboriginal rock art site at the base
then return to vehicles by walking trail and fire trail. Note part of the walk is off track.
Learn to read a topographic map and navigate using map and compass. Build your
confidence with being in the bush and ability to lead walks.
The following may be covered
 Map legend
 Contour lines and their interpretation
 Grid references
 Map scales, distance
 The compass
 Setting (orienting) the map
 Following a bearing using a baseplate compass
 Plotting a compass course from the map using a baseplate compass.
Grade: medium
Distance(km): 7-8
Elevation(m): 360
Duration (estimated walking hrs): 4-6
Requirements:
Compass (if you have one), 1:25000 topographic map – Buangor
Pen, notepad
Lunch, snacks, water
Sturdy boots, hat, gaiters, raincoat, overpants

Coppermine Track to Gar Trailhead
2026-06-21
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

General Meeting
2026-06-30 19:30 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | SES Hall, 33 Sloane Street, Stawell, VIC, 3380, Australia
