Stage 28 of 34 · Bibbulmun Track

near Walpole → Km 786, near Giants (Bibbulmun campsite)

Distance
29.5 km
Ascent
+898 m
Descent
-685 m
Est. Time
8h 25m
Altitude
4–231 m
Type
point-to-point
🏔️ Mountainous🌲 Lowland

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29.5 km Distance898 m Climb8h 25m Est. time231 m High pointHARD Difficulty
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Getting Here

Pemberton (bus stop)

987m from trailhead · ~12 min walk

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End: Km 786, near Giants (Bibbulmun campsite)

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Segment Breakdown

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SegmentDist↑ / ↓TimeCharacter
near Walpole → km 9.8 (192m)
8–226m
9.8 km+285m / -102m2h 46m📈 Climbing
km 9.8 (192m) → km 19.7 (111m)
37–192m
9.8 km+198m / -278m2h 42m📉 Descending
km 19.7 (111m) → Km 786, near Giants (Bibbulmun campsite)
87–217m
9.8 km+338m / -233m2h 56m📈 Climbing
Total29.5 km+898m / -685m8h 25m

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Est. Finish Time
4h 50m
Calories
2,120 kcal
Water Needed
3.1 L
Effort Distance
41.9 km
flat-equivalent
🍫 Recommended: ~45g carbs/hr (218g 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
30 m/km
Moderate profile
↑ 898m ↓ 685m

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 28: near Walpole → Km 786, near Giants (Bibbulmun campsite) is usually suitable all year.

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High point, day / night23°/12°24°/13°23°/13°20°/11°18°/10°16°/8°15°/7°15°/7°16°/8°18°/9°20°/10°22°/11°
Low point, day / night25°/14°25°/15°24°/14°22°/13°19°/11°17°/10°16°/9°16°/9°17°/9°19°/10°22°/11°23°/13°
Rain, mm31234967132153183162124816231
Snow at high point––––––––––––
Daylight14 h 1613 h 2312 h 2211 h 1510 h 199 h 4910 h10 h 4611 h 4912 h 5513 h 5614 h 29

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.

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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: 231 m, approximately 8.5 km along the route. This is not an assessment of the most remote or exposed point.

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Suggested Gear List

Auto-generated based on 29.5 km, 898m ascent, max altitude 230.5m, ~8h duration.

Essential 5 items
  • 👟
    Trail running shoes / hiking boots
    Required for any trail
  • 📱
    Phone (charged) + offline map
    Navigation & emergency contact
  • 💧
    3L hydration vest
    Estimated 3.7L; verify refill availability
  • 🍫
    Trail mix, bars & sandwich
    Est. 2556 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)
    898m ascent — helps on descents

Logistics

This route runs from near Walpole to Km 786, near Giants (Bibbulmun campsite) (29.5 km by trail). You'll need to arrange transport back to your starting point.

Start — Getting There
near Walpole
🚌 Pemberton (613m)
Finish — Getting Back
Km 786, near Giants (Bibbulmun campsite)
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Nearby Points of Interest

🚏 Transit stops along this stage

  • 🚌 Pemberton 613m off trail

🛖 Shelters

  • Centenary Gazebo km 1 · 51m off trail

💧 Water Sources

  • Drinking Water km 28.6 · 1.5 km off trail

🏠 Mountain Huts

  • Wilderness Hut km 0.8 · 1.2 km off trail

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