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Central Ridge, Peak Charles NP

Bush Walk
Trail difficulty
Difficult
Trail difficulty

Difficult trail with rough surface that may have very steep hills or extensive rock hopping. Directional signage may be limited. Bushwalking experience, navigation and emergency first aid skills, and good fitness required.

  • Length 2.2km
  • Est. time 1-3 hours
  • Return
Today

13°C

19°

9°

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This section of the trail, with trail markers, is much steeper than Mushroom Rock, and has large loose rocks. It requires frequent high stepping and handholds to get up in places. There is also some rock scrambling.

The trail traverses up bare rock and through vegetated areas to a saddle on the southeast ridge, offering sweeping views over the woodlands, sandplain heaths and salt lake systems of the surrounding countryside.

NOTE - The final section of the Peak Charles Trail (Summit) exceeds walk trail classifications, and should only be attempted by highly experienced hikers.

Esperance Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9083 2100

Esperance Visitor Centre

(08) 9038 1555

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Time / Duration

1 hour

Length

2.2km return

Fees

National Park fees

Trail Access

The road accessing the park is gravel and a four-wheel drive is recommended.

Trail Start

Peak Charles campground, 716km (8 hours) east of Perth

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Trail End

Beginning of Summit Trail

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What’s the weather like?

Bush Walk

Class 4

Difficult trail with rough surface that may have very steep hills or extensive rock hopping. Directional signage may be limited. Bushwalking experience, navigation and emergency first aid skills, and good fitness required.

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Hazards & Warnings

Trail has a natural surface of granite and rock so caution is advised. If wet or windy do not attempt steep rocky bare sections of the trail. Take extreme care near steep slopes. Stay away from cliff edges.

Prohibited items

No pets in National Parks

Facilities

The campground has no fresh water facilities - so you'll need to be self-sufficient and take your own water and cooking equipment.
Interpretive panels at the campground give more information about Peak Charles.

  • Camping
  • Car Park
  • Interpretive Centre
  • Lookouts
  • Public Toilet
  • Picnic Area
  • BBQ Facilities
More tips for being Trail Ready

Today May 09, 10:36pm

13°C

Feels like 12°C

Max 19°

Min 9°

Precipitation: 0%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 5.92km/h E

8-day forecast

Sat

19°

9°

Sun

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Mon

21°

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Tue

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12°

Wed

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Thu

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Fri

21°

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Sat

21°

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