Mount Frankland Walks
Choose from several walks depending on how much time you have and your fitness level.
The Towerman’s Hut
An easy walk to a barbecue area where you can explore the old hut built in 1956. From here the towerman left to climb to the summit of Mount Frankland several times a day to watch for fires and check the weather.
Distance: 200 metres return Time: 10 minutes
Class: 1 Suitable for wheelchairs.
View the Walpole Wilderness from high above the forest floor on the spectacular Wilderness View lookout. From here it is a challenge to see any sign of human activity or habitation.
Distance: 600 metres return Time: 20 minutes
Class: 1 Suitable for wheelchairs.
Summit trail
Follow The Summit trail to the towerman’s lookout on top of Mount Frankland. While the walk is strenuous, the views make it worthwhile – on a clear day you can see the Porongurup and Stirling ranges in the east and the Southern Ocean to the south.
To get there you will need to climb a ladder and over 300 steep steps. Consider your fitness level and the weather conditions before proceeding.
Distance: 1.2 kilometres return Time: 40 minutes
Class: 4 Difficult.
Caldyanup Trail
Take the trail to Soho Lookout and continue on the Caldyanup Trail. This trail loops around the granite bulk of Mount Frankland through the karri forest with views beyond.
Distance: 1.6 km return Time: 40 minutes
Class: 3 Moderately difficult.
