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Epic Tale route, Giants Trails Epic Tale route, Giants Trails

Mountain Bike  in South West

Part of Giants Trails, Walpole-Nornalup National Park network
  • Full day
  • 82 km
    • 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.

This long-distance trail will keep you enchanted for a full day with plenty of challenges and adventures along the way. 

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This is your chance for an epic adventure! Are you a superfit, thrill seeker that wants to ride the entire 82km loop or will you choose to take it a little easier and ride between the Walpole and Giants trailheads? Either way, you won't be disappointed. If you choose the shorter option, you'll need to leave a vehicle at either end or sweet talk someone into picking you up at the end. 

This Epic Tale takes in nearly every trail in the Giants Trail network and shows you some of the most beautiful areas of the Walpole Wilderness. 

From Walpole, follow Once Upon A Time, Kingia's Landing, Riverrun (one way), the Munda Biddi Trail and the Glass Slipper to the Giants Trailhead. The return journey (or the ride from Giants Trailhead to Walpole) takes in Glass Slipper, Gatekeepers, the Munda Biddi Trail, Wonderland (one way), Labyrinth, Robin's Hood and Once Upon a Time. 

Walpole Parks and Wildlife Office

(08) 9840 0400

Walpole-Nornalup Visitor Centre

(08) 9840 1111

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Here is everything you need to know before visiting this trail.

Time / Duration

Full day experience

Length

This is an 82km loop that can be started from the Walpole or Giants trailheads.

Elevation

This route has long, winding ascents, fast flowy descents and everything in between.

Trail Start

You can start this route at the Walpole Trailhead or at the Giants Trailhead near the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk.

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Trail End

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.

Visit Trail Tips for further information.

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Hazards & Warnings

One section of this route takes riders high above the Frankland River with steep drop offs. If you are afraid of heights, this may not be the ride for you. 

Safety

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

Facilities

  • Bicycle Rack
  • Car Park
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area

Trail Access

You can start this route at the Walpole Trailhead, near Walpole-Nornalup Visitor Centre, or at the Giants Trailhead near the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk.

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Trail information updated
4th July 2025

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