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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.

Trail difficulty
Trail difficulty
  • Length 15.6km
  • Est. time Half day
  • One-way
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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. 

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

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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.

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Trail End

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.

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Safety

Several of the trails along this route are dual use. Be aware of hikers on the trails. 

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

Facilities

  • Bicycle Rack
  • Car Park
  • All accessible parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shaded Area
  • Sheltered Area
  • Visitor Information Centre

Today Oct 10, 4:48am

11°C

Feels like 11°C

Max 17°

Min 11°

Precipitation: 89%

Visibility: 10km

Wind: 1.33km/h SW

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