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Mount Rosea offers a challenging yet rewarding 17 km return hike from Halls Gap Village, taking around 5-7 hours to complete. The trek is known for its rocky terrain and limited trail markers, requiring careful navigation. Despite the difficulty, hikers are treated to spectacular views along the way, with some considering it the best in the National Park. The landscape changes throughout the hike, offering diverse scenery and rock formations to navigate.Why you should go
- Experience exceptional views looking inwards into the National Park
- Enjoy navigating through rocky terrain with limited trail markers
- Encounter beautiful rock formations and diverse landscapes throughout
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Mount Rosea is an incredible hike! *Important to note - Although it is recommended to allow 4 hours to complete this walk, I would allow 5 hours! 2.5 -3 hours on the way up with two breaks of 20-30 minutes each and 2-2.5 hours to get down the mountain with a 20 minute break. I would rate this walk and 6-8/10 for difficulty depending on your experience. Take hiking poles if you can and when you are required to use all 4 limbs then navigate them by handing them to a friend or throwing them ahead. It's a stunning walk, with exceptional views and one of the only walks in the Grampians where you look inwards into the National park - not outwards. Leave the top of the mountain with at least 3 hours of daylight or you could get into serious trouble on the way back. Take it easy, have breaks, bring 2 litres of water and warm clothes, have fun and you will love this hike. Hamish John Appleby // APPLEBY PHOTOGRAPHY
Spectacular views along the way from Bugiga camp to the top of Mt Rosea. Including rock scrambling and navigating, limited trail markers so keep watch.
The track down from the peak is a boring fire trail. Wouldn’t recommend the out and back track from Brough Huts as you would miss all the views / adventure.
Absolutely wonderful.. the trek is a rocky terrain but quite fun. Started mine at Rosea carpark upto the summit and back the same way..the way is well marked going up but coming down it took a little effort to spot the signs. Mostly quite enjoyable and there are a lot of beautiful view to enjoy all the way through. Carried about 3bottle of water for 2 people.. on a sunny day it's felt like not enough.. suggested to apply a lot of sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat as most of the way is quite exposed and maybe some basic trekking shoes will make it a bit more enjoyable. Did not realise how tired U get until U get back to the carpark as it is quite engaging time throughout.
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Know before you go
- Allow more time than recommended for completing the hike (around 5 hours)
- Bring at least 2 liters of water per person, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, and basic trekking shoes
- Pay attention to yellow arrow markers especially on rocky parts of the trail
- Be cautious on slippery rocks particularly when wet
Reviews
Mount Rosea is a challenging yet rewarding hike in the Grampians, offering stunning views and unique rock formations along the way. Reviewers recommend allowing extra time for the hike, bringing plenty of water and sunscreen, and being cautious on slippery rocks. The trail is well-marked but requires attention to yellow arrow markers in rocky areas. Despite some boring sections on the descent, hikers praise the overall experience as one of the best hikes in the area.Review score
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Mount Rosea is an incredible hike! *Important to note - Although it is recommended to allow 4 hours to complete this walk, I would allow 5 hours! 2.5 -3 hours on the way up with two breaks of 20-30 minutes each and 2-2.5 hours to get down the mountain with a 20 minute break. I would rate this walk and 6-8/10 for difficulty depending on your experience. Take hiking poles if you can and when you are required to use all 4 limbs then navigate them by handing them to a friend or throwing them ahead. It's a stunning walk, with exceptional views and one of the only walks in the Grampians where you look inwards into the National park - not outwards. Leave the top of the mountain with at least 3 hours of daylight or you could get into serious trouble on the way back. Take it easy, have breaks, bring 2 litres of water and warm clothes, have fun and you will love this hike. Hamish John Appleby // APPLEBY PHOTOGRAPHY
Spectacular views along the way from Bugiga camp to the top of Mt Rosea. Including rock scrambling and navigating, limited trail markers so keep watch.
The track down from the peak is a boring fire trail. Wouldn’t recommend the out and back track from Brough Huts as you would miss all the views / adventure.
Absolutely wonderful.. the trek is a rocky terrain but quite fun. Started mine at Rosea carpark upto the summit and back the same way..the way is well marked going up but coming down it took a little effort to spot the signs. Mostly quite enjoyable and there are a lot of beautiful view to enjoy all the way through. Carried about 3bottle of water for 2 people.. on a sunny day it's felt like not enough.. suggested to apply a lot of sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat as most of the way is quite exposed and maybe some basic trekking shoes will make it a bit more enjoyable. Did not realise how tired U get until U get back to the carpark as it is quite engaging time throughout.
Definitely one of the best hikes of the Grampians, with many gorgeous rock formation along the way.
A little bit of a tuff walk up but if you got your energy levels up then not a problem.
Have to follow the yellow arrow markers so use common bush sense on the rocky parts, a interesting walk, if no or little wind you can yell into the small valley next to the ridge line part of the track for a good echo.
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