Best time to go
Start early on warm days, when the ascent is more comfortable and the summit is less likely to be lost in afternoon haze. Spring is a particularly good season for flowering heath, while clear mornings and late-afternoon light bring out the layers of the ranges and the farmland around Dunkeld. The upper mountain is exposed to wind and has little shade, so a cool-looking forecast does not necessarily mean warm conditions on the ridge.
Wet rock can be slippery. Wear shoes with dependable grip and carry water, food, sun protection and a warm or waterproof layer. There are no verified toilets or potable-water facilities at the summit or Mount Abrupt Carpark, so arrive self-sufficient.
