Description

Rock scrambling skills required. For experienced hikers only. Access: from the Mount Walsh day-use area. Allow at least 4hr to complete this route. The total climb height to the summit is 462m or 1640 stairs in an 86 story building. To protect the fragile plant communities and the natural environment, camping is prohibited on the summit of Mount Walsh and within 500m surrounding the peak. The first 300m of the route passes through open forest to a rocky creek gully fringed with dry rainforest. Dry rainforests are important remnants of a forest type that has largely been cleared. Distinctive silhouettes of hoop pines emerge above the forest and vines are common in the understorey. Continue upwards through open eucalyptus forest to the treeline for views over the surrounding countryside. From this point on wards the route becomes steeper and requires sound bush navigation skills and a high level of fitness and rock scrambling skills. On the rocky summit a rich mix of plant species grow. Isolated Montane Heaths and shrub-lands are considered a hot-spot for rare and restricted plant species. Never climb in wet conditions or if it is likely to rain wet rocks are dangerously slippery. Domestic animals are not permitted in Mount Walsh National Park. No camping or overnight stays.