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Gatekeepers, Giants Trails Gatekeepers, Giants Trails

Mountain Bike  in South West

Part of Giants Trails, Walpole-Nornalup National Park network
  • 1-3 hours
  • 5.5 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.

The ancient, towering tingles act as gatekeepers for the thrilling descents that await! A true cross-country experience, Gatekeepers is bound to get the blood pumping and adrenaline flowing. 

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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.

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

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 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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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.

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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

Best time of year

All year

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.

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Trail information updated
4th July 2025

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