Hike at a glance
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Route details
Max elevation: 855m
Min elevation: 795m
Total Ascent: 59m
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About this trail
Trail difficulty
Uneven terrain and steady climbs
These walks require a reasonable level of fitness and confidence on rough ground. Expect hills, rough surfaces, and sections with steps or short, steeper climbs.
While not technically difficult, these tracks are no longer "easy" and can feel demanding over distance, especially in heat or with a pack. Some bushwalking experience is recommended, particularly for managing footing and pacing. Distances can extend up to 20km.
Worth knowing: Many hikers underestimate Grade 3 when conditions change or fatigue sets in.
Planning information
Preparation matters: Plan your short walk well and bring the right gear, weather-appropriate layers, food and plenty of water. Before you head out, read up on bushwalking safety and use this day hike planning guide to make sure you're ready. Need help getting started? Check out the full hike preparation guide.
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Safety and preparation
Think safety first
Australian conditions can turn a small oversight into a serious situation faster than most walkers expect. The Hiking Safety Systems and planning calculators are designed to help you identify and close those gaps before you leave home. Work through the Interactive Safety Scenarios to see how incidents unfold, then use the tools to build your plan and make sure a trusted contact has your trip details before you head out.
Let someone know
Before you go, complete a trip intentions form and share it with a trusted contact. Agree on a Late-Back Time and ask them to call 000 (Police) if you have not checked in. A clear trip plan is one of the simplest and most effective safety steps you can take, and it only takes two minutes.
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10 Reviews on “Little River Gorge Walk (800m)”
Erryn Stephensaddd it to your list?
Not grade 3 though and the path is in great condition.
Peter Jolly land managers have graded this 2-3. As it has some steep sections the grade it carries relates to the most challenging aspect (grade 3) according to the AWTGS.
I think the most i recorded on that was 12 degrees, but i think it was where one of the water cuts had been made like they do on dirt tracks. You could walk down it in thongs to be honest.
But then, who am I to rate them, I crawled up a 50 degree un tracked spur on the weekend rather than use a track that was 500mtrs further along.
Peter Jolly the grades can be subjective and who really knows if they visited the track before grading it. I try to follow land managers grading where they exist and include notes, like the one on the hike that says it’s predominantly grade 2. It’s really not a lot of elevation change so I don’t disagree with you.
Thanks Peter. Land managers have graded this 2-3. As it has some steep sections the grade it carries relates to the most challenging aspect (grade 3) according to the AWTGS. Gradings like this can sometimes be misleading so I’ve included a note at the start of the walk to address this.
Nice little walk and a beautiful lookout 👌
James Lukassen totally agree.
This is a very cool gorge. Well worth the visit if you are in the area as its a long drive for such a short walk otherwise.