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Chinwag route, Giants Trails

Part of Giants Trails, Walpole-Nornalup National Park network

Mountain Bike
Cross Country
Trail difficulty
Easy
Trail difficulty

Recommended for beginner riders with basic mountain bike skills. Typically flowing, open trails on firm terrain with gentle gradients. Surface may be uneven, loose or muddy at times. Riders may encounter small rollable obstacles and technical trail features.

  • Length 17km
  • Est. time Half day
  • One-way
Today

16°C

18°

9°

Part of Giants Trails, Walpole-Nornalup National Park network

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From Nornalup, follow the South Coast Highway west across the Frankland River bridge (be aware of vehicles on the road) and hit the start of Labyrinth just after the bridge on your right. This is a long, winding climb through the karri and tingle forest to the top of the hill. Although you will have already seen some enormous tingle trees, you could stop in and check out the biggest of them all - the Giant Tingle Tree. This tree is listed on the National Register of Big Trees as having the largest girth in Australia (excluding Ficus species). There are toilets and picnic tables here. 

Your journey becomes easier from here. Robin's Hood is also a long, winding trail but it's all downhill! Smooth, flowing curves make this trail super fun and enjoyable. About half way along, Hilltop Lookout provides great views out over the Frankland River, Nornalup Inlet and the Southern Ocean. 

At the bottom of Robin's Hood, turn right and find your way to Walpole along Once Upon a Time. If you'd rather ride back to Nornalup, you can follow the Munda Biddi Trail east and ride back down the bottom section of Labyrinth to Nornalup. 

 

Walpole Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9840 0400

Walpole-Nornalup Visitor Centre

(08) 9840 1111

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Time / Duration

Allow 3 hours

Length

This is 17km one way ride with an option to return to Nornalup along the Munda Biddi Trail

Elevation

It starts with a long, winding climb before a fun, flowy descent and an easy ride into Walpole

Trail Access

You can access this route from the Nornalup Trailhead which is in Nornalup, about 10km east of Walpole. Walpole is 420km 2WD south of Perth

Trail Start

This route starts at the Nornalup Trailhead, on the west side of the Frankland River Bridge in Nornalup.

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Trail End

The trail ends in Walpole.

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When to go

All year

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Mountain Bike

Easy

Recommended for beginner riders with basic mountain bike skills. Typically flowing, open trails on firm terrain with gentle gradients. Surface may be uneven, loose or muddy at times. Riders may encounter small rollable obstacles and technical trail features.

Safety

Be aware of obstacles such as fallen branches or trees along trail. 

Facilities

  • Bicycle Rack
  • Car Park
  • All accessible parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Telephone
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • Water Access Points
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Today Apr 22, 11:17pm

16°C

Feels like 15°C

Max 18°

Min 9°

Precipitation: 100%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 4.41km/h NW

8-day forecast

Wed

18°

9°

Thu

18°

13°

Fri

20°

11°

Sat

22°

10°

Sun

25°

11°

Mon

22°

13°

Tue

18°

10°

Wed

20°

10°

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