Top Trail: Castle Rock, Porongurup NP
Need to Know
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Time
2 .5 hours -
Distance
4.4 km return -
Trail Start
Castle Rock picnic area on the Mt Barker - Porongorups Road, 40km north of Albany -
Trail End
Castle Rock picnic area on the Mt Barker - Porongorups Road, 40km north of Albany -
Degree of Difficulty
Grade 5 - Very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked. Walks may be more than 20km.
Reaching The Summit requires scrambling over and under granite rocks to the walkway. It is not for those that fear heights as the suspended walkway spirals around Castle Rock to the summit. Wet rocks can be very slippery. Granite surfaces cause serious scrapes to skin. Beware uneven, sloping surfaces. The most difficult part of the trail is the final climb to the Granite Skywalk. Access to the lower lookout is easier and you do not need to climb over rock or up ladders.
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What to Pack?
Group B (Bushwalks and/or longer trails) required. Show Pack
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Best Time of the Year
All year round -
Facilities
Wheelchair access is limited to the trail head picnic area
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Fees
National Park fees apply -
Hazards & Warnings
Please take care - there are slippery, rough and uneven surfaces throughout the park. Be prepared for sudden weather changes. Wear boots or sturdy footwear, weatherproof clothing and sun protection. Notify someone of your expected time of return, The park -
Prohibited Items
No Pets -
Access to the Trail
By road from Albany, Kojonup or Mt Barker -
Download KML
Download KML File (Disclaimer applies)
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Trail Contact
Department of Parks and Wildlife WA
Telephone: +61 8 9842 4500
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Web: http://parks.dpaw.wa.gov.au/park/porongurup
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