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Mt. Abrupt Walk

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In general the Southern Grampians walks are tougher than those of the Northern Grampians, and this walk is no exception, as it has a return distance of 6.6 km  and a elevation gain of 480m. Certainly tough but not that bad, as we completed it.  At the start of the walk, the rock towering above you is not Mt Abrupt and the peak that you see most of until halfway through the climb is Signal Rock.  Looking north allows you to see the imposing Signal Rock and the Grampians Range as it fades into the distance.  This is a journey, as spectacular views can be enjoyed along the way, not just when you reach the peak of Mt Abrupt.  Try it, it's worth a go.

 

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Off the road and starting the walk   Information Board
  Easy slope at the start Good track as well
   
     
    Rock paths laid by the rangers are brilliant. 
Landslide area    
  Across the landslide face  
  Second crossing  
     
     
  First views of surrounding country side  
  No - Not the top  
    Pink Heath
     
     
     
    Orchid leaves
Pink Heath    
     
     
  Amazing rock stairway up  
     
     
Finally the ridge line has been reached    
    Signal Peak
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
    I think that's our goal
     
    Yes it is - there's the trig point
     
A long way yet    
     
     
     
     
     
  Great scenery!  
     
     
     
     
     
    The car park below
     
Yes, our car is there    
     
     
     
     
     
    The top is getting closer
     
     
     
     
     
    Signal Peak and Grampians Range - Great views
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
  Please be careful  
     
     
   
     
     
     
     
     
What has Mischa found A Midge Orchid  
     
     
     
The top, meters away   Made it!
     
     
     
     
     
     
  Heading back  
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
The end! 4.5 hours later  

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