Signal Peak Walk

From the carpark, cross Grampians Tourist Road and follow the signs for Mount Abrupt and Signal Peak. The track climbs steadily through low forest and crosses ground reshaped by the 2011 landslides. At about 1.7 km, turn right at the junction, then continue roughly 2.2 km beneath a rocky escarpment, through a saddle where the trees grow taller, and up the drier western slopes through heath to the Signal Peak summit. Return by the same route.

Weathered layered sandstone dominates the middle section, with the escarpment rising close beside the track. The saddle gives a short change of character under taller trees before the open, heathy western slopes. From the summit the reward is broad ridgeline and valley outlook across the Serra Range.

This is a sustained climb with challenging steep sections. Expect rocky steps, uneven footing and stretches of rock hopping, plus surfaces that turn slippery when wet. The higher ground includes exposed rocky outcrops, so take extra care on the summit approach and in poor weather.

The start is a small gravel parking area signed as Mount Abrupt Carpark on Grampians Tourist Road. Pets are not allowed, as dogs are prohibited in Victorian national parks apart from assistance dogs.

Mount Abrupt is a separate, longer peak walk from the same general area if you want a bigger day. It is not included in the 7.8 km return distance described here.