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  • Length 5.5km
  • Est. time 1-3 hours
  • One-way
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The Gatekeepers are two giant tingle trees that you'll pass between as you ride this trail. Are they a portal to another world or just another feature on this spectacular trail?

With steep descents and rapid ecotone changes, this trail is on the harder end of easy trails and will give you a glimpse of the many different landscapes and micro climates in a short space of time. You'll have a lot of fun but it's still suitable for the whole family. 

This single direction trail is best ridden as a 10.2km adventure, Fantasy Novel, starting at the Giants Trailhead and combining the Glass Slipper and Munda Biddi Trail.

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Time / Duration

Allow 2 hours when riding this trail with the Glass Slipper and Munda Biddi Trail

Length

This is a 5.5km trail but best ridden as a 10.2km loop with the Glass Slipper and Munda Biddi Trail.

Elevation

A combination of steep descents and leg burning climbs.

Trail Access

This trail is accessible from the Giants Trailhead near the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk, 20km east of Walpole, which is 431km south of Perth.

Trail Start

Gatekeepers starts near the Valley of the Giants Tree Top Walk or can be ridden as a loop starting on Glass Slipper from the Giants Trailhead.

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Trail End

Gatekeepers finishes on Vermeulen Road where you can join the Munda Biddi Trail to get back to the Giants Trailhead.

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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.

Adaptive

MTB Adaptive Difficulty: 2.5 - Partly Accessible

This is only for adaptive trails that have been officially audited. Partly accessible, 41-60% Accessibilty.

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Safety

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

Facilities

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

Today May 13, 6:46pm

18°C

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Max 23°

Min 13°

Precipitation: 87%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 3.52km/h W

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