Nancy's Peak is a 5.5km, grade 4 hike located in Porongurup National Park, Western Australia. The hike should take around 3 hours to complete.
Hike overview
A great circuit walk, the Hayward and Nancy Peaks circuit traverses the main peak of the Porongurup Ranges 23 kilometres from Mount Barker in the Great Southern region.. As well as the beauty of the moss-covered granite rocks and the lush forest, the views are magnificent with the Stirling Ranges visible to the north and, on a clear day, you can see the Southern Ocean.
Commencing from the Porongurup Car Park, the trail passes by the 'Tree in the Rock' before climbing to the top of the mountain's ridge. On the way, the trail passes through different ecosystems such as karri forest and moist glades of mosses. Emerging from the forest on the granite outcrops you will see the views to the Stirling Ranges and Southern Ocean. Across the outcrops, the trail continues over a few peaks before descending into a pass between Nancy's Peak and Devils Slide.
Once on the main track between the two, it's a fairly simple karri forest ramble back to the Car Park. This is one of many trails in the Porongurup area. Other trails range from the Bolganup Heritage Trail, which is an easy 600 metre circuit, to a three-hour return hike to Marmabup Rock which is recommended for experienced bushwalkers only. The Castle Rock trail takes you past the famous balancing rock and up to stand on Castle Rock.
Route and GPX file
Max elevation: 631 m
Min elevation: 375 m
Total climbing: 297 m
Total descent: -297 m
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Getting there
Porongorup National Park, 23km from Mount Barker, which is 359km (4 hours) south of Perth
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About the region
The massive ancient granite domes of Porongurup National Park rise 670 metres, giving exhilarating views of the landscape, especially from the Granite Skywalk suspended on Castle Rock. Porongurup Range is a fascinating place for picnicking and bush rambles. It is a place of incredible biodiversity, with 750 native plant species in an area of just 2600 hectares. Paths lead to several peaks, other paths cross the range, and a nature trail leads through the forest near the Tree-in-the-Rock picnic area. The Castle Rock picnic area is another great picnic spot and also the start of a 4.4 km return walk to the Granite Skywalk with its incredible views.
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