A Guide To Hiking The Pinnacle, Grampians National Park (All Three Routes!)

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The Grampians National Park is one of Victoria’s most celebrated natural sites. It’s home to 80% of the states rock art sites, is famous for its craggy mountain peaks and lush vegetation – especially in the Spring when the wildflowers are in bloom.

The crowning jewel of the Grampians is The Pinnacle, a rock formation at the summit of a mountain offering the very best vantage points to get unrivalled panoramic views of the valley.

Now there are a number of walking options when it comes to reaching the Pinnacle – some challenging, some family-friendly, and some taking a number of hours, and all of them an adventure.

If you’re not sure which route to take, here is a complete guide to reaching the Pinnacle summit in the Grampians National Park.

About The Grampians National Park

The Grampians National Park (aka the Grampians), are absolutely stunning.

Know for its huge sandstone cliffs standing proud and tall above the flats of the surrounding area; dense forest covered the ground, full of native Aussie fauna and flora. Waterfalls, rivers, and valleys (and wallabies and kangaroos) abounded.

The Grampians occupy a vast expanse of western Victoria, covering 1627 square kilometres. It’s an outdoor paradise, and I loved exploring its many hiking trails over the few months I spent in Stawell and its gateway, Halls Gap township.

Of all the Grampian National Park trails, the Pinnacle walk is one of the most famous. It was also one of my absolute favourites. Trust me, the Pinnacle hike is truly epic, and definitely not one to miss.

Hiking Routes To The Pinnacles

I love that there are a few ways to tackle this epic walk in the Grampians.

Ranging from something relatively short and easy, up to a longer and more strenuous hike, there’s a way for almost anyone to enjoy it.

I’ll go through each of them one by one to help you decide the best option for you.

1. The Pinnacles from Halls Gap

• Distance: 8.5km
• Duration: circa 5 hours return trip
• Elevation gain: 488 metres
• Difficulty: Moderate (reasonable fitness required)

Let’s start with the hardest option. Don’t be put off by that label though – while it’s definitely the…