Bluff Knoll
Bluff Knoll - southwest WA’s highest peak, spring wildflowers and rare winter snow
The route
The line through Stirling Range NP, WA, Australia - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Spring (wildflowers) and cool months
Rapid cloud and cold; exposed upper slopes
Best in spring/cool months; cloud rolls in fast; rare snow in winter. Confirm.
On the trail
A steep switchbacked climb up the Stirling Range escarpment
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Suitable for reasonably fit hikers; not wheelchair accessible - confirm specifics
Popular in spring
Turn around at the mid-slope lookout
Getting there & staying
Bluff Knoll car park, Stirling Range NP
Out-and-back/loop - no shuttle needed
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Mount Barker; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
Stirling Range NP entry
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Sudden cold/cloud, exposure, the steep climb
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.