Mount Difficult - Briggs Bluff is a 23.3km, grade 4 circuit hike located in the Grampians National Park, Victoria. The hike should take around 7 hrs to complete.
Hike overview
The Mount Difficult - Briggs Bluff circuit takes you to the summit of Mount Difficult from Roses Gap Road (the old Troopers Creek campground), The hike is tough but rewarding. The loop around to Briggs Bluff via Long Point is also beautiful - a very rewarding hike. The Mount Difficult - Briggs Bluff trail ascends the escarpment of Mount Difficult (Gar) for 470m. The climb is a long and steep. From Mount Difficult, circuit out to Long Point then head north to Briggs Bluff before turning south towards Mount Difficult before returning to your cars.
While this is short enough for a day hike, you can camp overnight at either Long Point West (5.5km from start) or Long Point East (7.5km from start) campgrounds. If planning an overnight hike, I'd recommend completing this circuit in a clockwise direction.
Route and GPX file
Max elevation: 786 m
Min elevation: 329 m
Total climbing: 1385 m
Total descent: -1385 m
Trail features
- Gravel Path
- Rough Trail
- Undefined Trail
- Exposed Ledges
- Rock Scrambling
- Steep Terrain
- Overnight Campsites
Trail location
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Getting there
Take the Western Highway from Melbourne through Ararat and Stawell, turning left onto Roses Gap Road near the small town of Dadswells Bridge. The small parking area on the left not long after you pass the intersection with Mount Zero Road is the end of the walk - The trail head is another 7.5 km further on.
About the region
Renowned for rugged mountain ranges, rich cultural heritage and breathtaking scenic views, the 168,000 hectare park is ideal for a wide range of outdoor activities. The many walking tracks will take you on a journey to waterfall vistas, ancient geological rock features and forests. There are guided tours, and with a large network of roads available, car touring is a great way to explore. Renowned as the major attraction in the region, the Grampians National Park is a must-visit destination for all travellers, backpackers and day-trippers in Victoria. The spectacular setting of the mountainous landscape boasts a wide array of attractions and activities for visitors to the region. The Grampians National Park (also Gariwerd), commonly referred to as The Grampians, is a national park located in the Grampians region of Victoria, Australia. The 167,219-hectare (413,210-acre) national park is situated between Stawell and Horsham on the Western Highway and Dunkeld on the Glenelg Highway, 260 kilometres west of Melbourne and 460 kilometres east of Adelaide.
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0 Reviews on “Mount Difficult - Briggs Bluff (23.3km)”
Has this been reopened?
I did this, it really was difficult.
Here you go Irene!
Hi guys the walking track is now closed from troopers creek campground (which is also closed) due to fire damage. You have to start the walk at beehive falls trailhead. Check http://www.parks.vic.gov.au for updated track notes.
Jarrod Kane this name makes me want to prove it wrong
Keen!
Jenna Louise…I’ll meet you at the top
Kylie Zelley have you done this one?
Lauren Christian …
Instead of looping back, you can also hike from briggs bluff down to beehive falls carpark and back to troopers via roses gap rd , about 6km, but its all uphill.
Nooo! We didnt do this one, drove past it to other hikes we did up there. Have you done it??
Oh do that one before I meet you two heee
Oliver Bonaccorso
I went to do this hike in 7/2020 but the starting point is closed and not accessible (theres a wooden sign on the side of the road oppositie where the access point used to be). It looked as though the original camp site was planted over. This also closes access to Talwinda Falls. Troopers Ck Camp Ground is about 5km further north and the trail up to the eacarpment is still in place but currently closed due to Grampians Peak Trail work. I found the trail and followed it briefly but turned around at the fences.
Marcin Chomkowicz Richard Tri Nguyen when I get back!
Marcin Chomkowicz when are your parents coming over again?
love this hike!
Maz DV
Mount easy ?
No. Unfortunately it is permanently closed from Troopers Creek. You have to access Mt Difficult from the north. Guess they ran out of funding. http://parkweb.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/621246/Grampians-National-Park-Update.pdf
7hr circuit, unless we get lost and go rock climbing instead Vicy ?
Angelo Pantaz
A group of friends and I did this, it was amazing. So worth doing.
Anita Karnakowski ?