The risks from exposure and dehydration are significant in this area. During the hotter months (at least September €“ March) these risks are extreme. Temperatures often exceed 40°C. Due to recent deaths, this trail is now closed during Summer.
Edney's Trail is a Grade 4, six kilometre return hike which, although has a reasonable degree of difficulty, is not as challenging as the Summit Trail. There are some great views over the expansive plains.
For a less strenuous challenge to the Summit Trail, many hikers get their lookout fix on this one. Not that you should underestimate this trail too much. If you are prone to taking frequent rest stops masquerading as photo stops, you could take up to 5 hours to bag this trail. Edney's Trail takes you to Edney's Lookout where expansive views make it well worth the effort. In reality, this walk trail is really an extension of the Ooramboo Trail.
Grade 4 (Hard) -
Challenging Walks for Experienced Walkers: Grade 4 on the
AWTGS signifies challenging walking tracks. Bushwalking experience is recommended for these tracks, which may be long, rough, and very steep. Directional signage may be limited, requiring a good sense of navigation. These walks are suited for experienced walkers who are comfortable with steeper inclines, rougher terrain, and potentially longer distances.
Total distance: 4801 m
Max elevation: 621 m
Min elevation: 445 m
Total climbing: 180 m
Total descent: -180 m
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Getting there
Getting to the trailhead: Mount Augustus National Park.
Start Point: Mount Augustus National Park, 1100km (16 hours) north of Perth
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About the region
Rising 715m above the surrounding alluvial plain, Mount Augustus is an inselberg, meaning €˜island mountain'. There are rocky creeks, gorges and open plains supporting a variety of vegetation and wildlife. Mount Augustus is known as Burringurrah to the local Wajarri Aboriginal people. The park was gazetted on 22 September 1989 and is made up of former parts of Mount Augustus and Cobra Stations.
During 1999-2000, the State purchased nearby pastoral leases Cobra and Waldburg and part leases of Mount Philip and Dalgety Downs with the aim of managing the whole area €“ including the national park €“ for conservation. The total area is now 607,603 hectares.
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Closest towns to this walk: Carnarvon, Cue, Gascoyne Junction, Meekatharra, Mount Magnet, Mullewa, Murchison, Murchison Settlement, Paraburdoo, Wiluna
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