GPT Section 1: Mount Zero to Barigar, Victoria, Australia - Trail Running Directory

The Gateway to the Grampians

Grampians Peaks Trail

Gariwerd National Park (Aboriginal Name).

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Last Updated: 6th May 2026

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Grunt Factor: 25 ?

Gnarl Factor: 51 ?

12.7km

Length of run

795m

Total Ascent

825m

Total Descent

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GPT Section 1: Mount Zero to Barigar, Victoria

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Type of Run

Front country - easily accessible

Point to Point (one way)

Undulating, some big hills

Native bush

Open ridges/tops

Run Makeup

30%

40%

30%

Easy Single Track

Moderate Single Track

Technical Single Track

Average Uphill Gradient: +12.30%

Average Downhill Gradient: -12.70%

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Estimated Times to Run

3:30

Slow

2:00

Moderate

1:15

Fast

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Starting at Mount Zero Picnic area: follow the markers of the GPT trail (triangle markers on rocks, posts of trees). The day starts with a steady ascent up to Mount Stapylton (turn off for summit approx 2km - 500m side trip). Keep an eye out for markers especially on the flat rocky sections. The trail is technical underfoot and involves rock hopping.

Continue along the main GPT trail (for water there's an untreated watertank at the copper mine track junction - 7.2km).

12.6km takes you to the Barigar Hike in the campground - if you plan on camping be aware it needs to be prebooked as they have limited spaces.

Taipan Wall, Stapylton Amphitheatre, Mount Stapylton

Public toilets available at the carpark.

Transport and parking:

Free parking available at Mount Zero carpark. Shuttle services are available from Halls Gap.

Distance from Laharum:

8 km

Driving time from Laharum:

10 minutes

Dog friendly:

Landowner permission required:

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Navigation Tips:

Navigation of markers is generally very clear however in different weather conditions markers against the rock can be hard to see. Having a map on your phone could come in handy.

Cellphone Coverage:

Very patchy.

Suggested Gear List:

Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map, Snake bandage

Availability of Water:

Water available at the trail head, there's a water tank at 7.2km and an untreated rainwater tank at Barigar Hike in the camp ground.

Seasonality Issues:

Weather can rapidly change in the region.
Be aware of bush fire risk before starting trail.
Rock can be slippery when wet.
Some scrambling.

Hazards:

Very rocky
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