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Part of Giants Trails, Walpole-Nornalup National Park network
Part of Giants Trails, Walpole-Nornalup National Park network
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Learn moreLike Rapunzel's Tower, the enormous karri trees along this trail are unclimbable. However, you can conquer this hill on foot or on your bike to Hilltop Lookout where you'll have a spectacular view out over Kwakoorillup Beela (Frankland River), the Nornalup Inlet and out to the Southern Ocean.
This trail is a single direction climb for cyclists. You can then descend from Hilltop Lookout via Robin's Hood and follow Once Upon a Time back into Walpole.
Hikers, this trail is best walked in a clockwise direction in combination with Kingia's Landing and the Bibbulmun Track. However, you are welcome to walk this trail in whatever direction you choose.
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Allow 1 hour
This trail is 2.3km. It is a one way climb for riders but dual direction for hikers. You can follow other trails from Hilltop Lookout.
This is a steadily climbing trail.
This trail is accessible from Walpole which is 412km 2WD south of Perth.
This trail ends at Hilltop Lookout. Riders can return to Walpole via Robin's Hood. Hikers, you can either join the Bibbulmun Track or return to Walpole via Rapunzels Tower.
Class 3
Moderate trail that may have short steep hills, rough surface, many steps or some rock hopping. Directional signage. Some bushwalking experience and moderate fitness required.
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.
Group B - Hiking & Long Distance Trails (Bushwalks and/or longer trails)
Group C - Mountain Biking & Gravel (Mountain bike, gravel and touring trails.)
Be aware of obstacles such as fallen branches or trees along trail.Â
This trail is dual use. Climb only for riders but dual direction for hikers. Watch for other users.Â
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