Walks in the Porongurups
Survival Tips - Park Pass required; weather can change quickly, so wear appropriate clothing, footwear and sunscreen; carry water.
The Pass - easy walk from the Tree in the Rock car park; 2km return - allow 1 hr.
Hayward Peak - medium difficulty; 3km return - allow 2 hrs.
Devils Slide - elevation 600 - 650m; moderate, slippery in wet weather; 2km return - allow 2 hrs; side trail from tree in the rock circuit; intriguing rock faces, huge granite formations, splendid views; views to both north and south and a marvelous place to have a picnic lunch.
Marmabup Rock - via Devils slide; for experienced walkers only ; 5km return - allow 5 hrs.
Tree in the Rock Circuit - elevation 600 - 650m; medium walk; allow 2-3 hrs; spectacular views, picnic area, barbeques; takes in Hayward Peak, Nancy Peak and Morgan's Views. Start at the picnic area at end of Bolganup Rd.
Castle Rock - elevation 500m; moderate hike - not for the faint hearted; 1.5km - allow 2-3 hours. Start at picnic area at eastern end of ranges. Head up steep hill through Karri trees. Descend before climbing next hill to Balancing Rock. Here is a wonderful photo opportunity. The next part is not easy. Climb over rocks, through a crevice, up a ladder then along a catwalk to the summit for magnificent views. Other trees are red gum, jarrah.
Wansborough Walk - hard ; 4km - allow 2-4 hrs. From Millinup R oad turn onto Wansborough Walk. when road divides turn left to picnic area. Start of walk is up steep hill. Trail divides to Devils Slide or Nancy Peak.
Scenic Drive - Turn off Porongurup Road onto Woodlands Road then left onto Rangeview Road. Turn left onto Bolganup Road then back onto Porongurup Road.
Scenic Drive - Follow Porongurup Road onto Chesterpass Road, then turn right . At 1.5km turn right onto Millinup Road. At Woodlands Road turn right . Either travel back to Porongurup Road or turn right onto Rangeview Road then left into Bolganup Road and back onto Porongurup Road.
