Short Story route, Giants Trails
This short adventure will give you a taste of what’s on offer along the Giants Trails from Walpole. Secluded gullies, a leg burning climb, ocean views, a winding descent and a gentle ride past the Nornalup Inlet to get back to Walpole.
Part of Giants Trails, Walpole-Nornalup National Park network
Part of Giants Trails, Walpole-Nornalup National Park network
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Give yourself a good introduction to the Giants Trails along this route. Start at the Walpole Trailhead and ride out on Once Upon A Time down to the bridge over Collier Creek before heading along Kingia's Landing. Rapunzel's Tower will get your heart pumping as you ride to the top of the hill. You can stop and enjoy the view over Kwakoorillup Beela (Frankland River), the Nornalup Inlet and the Southern Ocean from Hilltop Lookout before flying down the sweeping curves of Robin's Hood.Â
At the bottom of the hill you can take the mighty Munda Biddi Trail past the Nornalup Inlet and Coalmine Beach back to Walpole.
Walpole-Nornalup Visitor Centre
(08) 9840 1111
- [email protected]
- Visit website
- Pioneer Park, South Coast Highway, Walpole WA 6398
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Time / Duration
Allow 3 hours
Length
This is a 15.6km loop route from Walpole
Elevation
There is a steep climb and a fun descent.
Trail Access
This route is accessible from Walpole Trailhead, behind Walpole-Nornalup Visitor Centre which is in Walpole, 412km 2WD south of Perth.
Trail Start
Starts at the Walpole Trailhead, behind Walpole-Nornalup Visitor Centre, located in Pioneer Park on South Coast Highway in Walpole.
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.
What To Pack
What To Pack
Group C - Mountain Biking & Gravel (Mountain bike, gravel and touring trails.)
- Always ride with a buddy and ride within your skill level
- Bike tools and spares (E.g. Mini bike-pump, spare tubes, puncture repair kit)
- Helmet, consider a full-face helmet for more difficult trails
- Water
- Snacks/ food
- Sun protection: sunglasses and sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Additional protective gear: gloves, body armour
- For remote trails consider a PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) or satellite phone
- For longer trails take extra food and water
- Always have a first aid kit (vehicle nearby or on you for longer trails) and check that items are clean, properly sealed, have not exceeded expiry dates and that used items have been replaced
- Extra food and water in case of unexpected delays
Safety
Several of the trails along this route are dual use. Be aware of hikers on the trails.Â
Be aware of obstacles such as fallen branches or trees along trail.Â
Facilities
- Bicycle Rack
- Car Park
- All accessible parking
- Picnic Area
- Public Toilet
- Shaded Area
- Sheltered Area
- Visitor Information Centre
Weather
Today Oct 10, 4:48am
11°C
Feels like 11°C
Max 17°C
Min 11°C
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