Stage 2 of 34 · Bibbulmun Track

Km 29, near Helena Campsite → Mt Dale Hut

Distance
28.5 km
Ascent
+944 m
Descent
-763 m
Est. Time
8h 24m
Altitude
143–492 m
Type
point-to-point
🏔️ Mountainous🌲 Lowland

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28.5 km Distance944 m Climb8h 24m Est. time492 m High pointHARD Difficulty
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Start: Km 29, near Helena Campsite

No nearby transit stop. Consider getting dropped off or using the previous stage's end stop.

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End: Mt Dale Hut

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Segment Breakdown

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SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
Km 29, near Helena Campsite → km 5.8 (149m)
149–316m
5.8 km+127m / -294m1h 41m📉 Descending
km 5.8 (149m) → Mt Dale Hut
149–485m
22.7 km+760m / -424m6h 43m📈 Climbing
Total28.5 km+944m / -763m8h 24m

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Est. Finish Time
4h 48m
Calories
2,096 kcal
Water Needed
3 L
Effort Distance
41.7 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (217g total) Electrolyte needs vary with conditions and sweat losses; no individual sodium target is estimated. 🩹 Consider anti-chafe and blister prevention

Terrain Analysis

Lower-gradient terrain
Unknown
Gradient coverage unavailable
% of route below 15% gradient
Climb Ratio
33 m/km
Moderate profile
↑ 944m ↓ 763m

Surface & Technicality

Gradient breakdown
Low gradient (100%)

Gradient describes steepness, not exposure, scrambling, footing or current conditions. Technical difficulty is unknown where no mapped rating is available.

Surface

≈33% paved · ≈67% unpaved
Mostly unpaved

Estimated for the full route from the 36% with mapped surface data in OpenStreetMap.

Current Conditions

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Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on Bibbulmun Track Stage 2: Km 29, near Helena Campsite → Mt Dale Hut is usually best from April to November. January to February are hot at low level.

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Weather by month

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Monthly climate averages and daylight
Month
WeatherPoorPoorMixedGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodGoodMixed
High point, day / night29°/15°29°/15°26°/14°23°/12°19°/8°16°/6°15°/6°15°/6°17°/6°20°/8°24°/10°27°/13°
Low point, day / night31°/17°31°/17°28°/16°25°/14°21°/10°18°/8°17°/8°18°/8°19°/8°22°/10°26°/12°29°/15°
Rain, mm321827408513315712593503011
Snow at high point––––––––––––
Daylight14 h 0213 h 1412 h 2011 h 2010 h 3110 h 0410 h 1310 h 5511 h 5112 h 4913 h 4414 h 14

Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.

Averages cannot establish current trail conditions. Check recent local reports, the forecast and restrictions before departure. Snow and ice can persist on shaded sections or arrive outside the usual season.

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Safety & Bailouts

Exit routes not verified

We do not have a verified emergency exit plan for this route. A nearby settlement, hut or route endpoint is not necessarily reachable or open. Do not leave the trail based on a straight-line distance or compass direction.

Mapped high point: 492 m, approximately 28.5 km along the route. This is not an assessment of the most remote or exposed point.

Review possible exits against current local information before your trip. In an emergency, contact local rescue services; this page is not live rescue guidance.

Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 28.5 km, 944m ascent, max altitude 491.7m, ~8h duration.

Essential 5 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    3L hydration vest
    Water source information is incomplete; plan supplies before departure
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 2528 kcal burn
  • 🆘
    Emergency space blanket
    Critical for preventing hypothermia if you stop moving
Recommended 4 items
  • 🧴
    Sunscreen
    Basic sun protection
  • 🧥
    Light rain jacket
    Weather changes fast in the mountains
  • 🔦
    Headlamp
    8h route — plan for delays
  • 🩹
    Mini first aid kit
    Blister plasters, tape, antiseptic
Nice to have 1 items
  • 🥢
    Trekking poles (optional)
    944m ascent — helps on descents

Logistics

This route runs from Km 29, near Helena Campsite to Mt Dale Hut (28.5 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
Km 29, near Helena Campsite
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Finish — Getting Back
Mt Dale Hut
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Nearby Points of Interest

🏠 Mountain Huts

  • Mt Dale Hut km 28.5 · 128m off trail

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