Stirling Range Ridge Walk Best hike in WA | Stirling Range National Park Koi Kyeunu-ruff Bluff Knoll

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Hiking the epic Stirling Range Ridge walk, Stirling Range National Park, Ellen Peak to Bluff Knoll
Explore the breathtaking beauty of the Stirling Ridge Walk Traverse, a premier hiking trail offering unparalleled views and exhilarating challenges. Described as Western Australia's toughest hike. With rugged peaks, verdant valleys, and unique flora, this trek promises an unforgettable experience for experienced hikers.
The scenery is ancient and awe-inspiring, with panoramic vistas of the surrounding wilderness. We visit Ellens peak and Bluff Knoll, the highest peak in souther WA. This was an unforgettable adventure. The area is even on the Australia's National Heritage List, displaying one of the richest floras in the world.
With its rich biodiversity and stunning vistas, the Stirling Ridge Walk stands as a testament to Western Australia's natural wonders.
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@NathanaelCBR 3 ай бұрын

Great video, thank you for sharing your experience exploring an obscure corner of the land I've never heard of

@KateGrarock 3 ай бұрын

Mate thanks a bunch for the kind words and generous support. It means a lot. Hope you are doing well and gearing up for watching Alone season 2

@daylefound9313 Күн бұрын

Well done and an epic. The Stirlings are a favourite of mine. To see that end of the range up close is something I've not done. I fly passengers to Bluff Knoll in a glider once or twice a year and is also an awesome experience. When the wind is from the North, I'll stretch it to Ellen's Peak. We take off from the Stirling Range Retreat airfield (opposite the road up to the car park) which takes all of 30 minutes to get to Ellen's and back. Cheers...

@michaelmcphee2930 Ай бұрын

I'm a WA bloke in my early 70s and have been asked to do this hike a number or times. Not while my bum points groundwards would I attempt this. Well done you. Very entertaining thank you.

@KateGrarock Ай бұрын

Hahaha thanks mate. Yeah it’s a challenging hike that’s for sure. I think the weather plays a massive role too. We got very lucky.

@michaelmcphee2930 Ай бұрын

You're welcome. You should do the Cape to Cape in WA fir relaxation

@KateGrarock Ай бұрын

@@michaelmcphee2930 I did that a couple of years back it was amazing. So many great hikes in WA

@user-ec8xw5ti2n 6 ай бұрын

Wonderful thank you Kate. It took me back some years to when I was high on one of the peaks, freezing, and it did start to snow. Just flurries but enough to say I have been snowed on in WA.

@KateGrarock 6 ай бұрын

Oh that’s epic. Thanks for sharing. I absolutely understand how it can stow there. It’s brutal that wind. What a magnificent place

@Speedgullx 6 ай бұрын

Great story, thanks for taking time to share. Did this hike on Anzac weekend 2022 (that last arrow section is an eye opener!). I have a lot of hike/outdoor experience and I still found this the most challenging trail I have ever walked. but the experience is one of my life's highlights. Hopefully this trail wont get loved to death like so many once word gets out.

@KateGrarock 5 ай бұрын

Thanks. It was early to mid November 2023. Yes it was really challenging trail that’s for sure. I’d hate to be up there in bad weather (hot or cold) and navigating under time pressure would be a nightmare. I loved doing it over 3 days. Yes it’s such a special spot. We hikers, who live outdoors should be the loudest and proudest conservationists. Sadly this sometimes isn’t the case. Happy hiking to you.

@AlexsAustralianAdventures Ай бұрын

Wow, what an epic trip. That’s certainly one for the bucket list. Well done as that looked like quite a challenge plus an incredible part of the world.

@KateGrarock Ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Yeah a very special place that’s for sure

@ShazBookOwl 6 ай бұрын

First let me say - You Girls Rock! Clearly this is one EPIC hike that is certainly out of my skill level, so the only way to see it is vicariously through you. Loved the Wild Flowers, WA is famous for them. Music was well chosen and on point. Photography, Videography, Editing was great, as always. Thank you so much Kate and Ellen. 🤩😍

@KateGrarock 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the lovely comment. I always look forward to reading them.

@ervinslens 6 ай бұрын

What a lovely filmmaking Kate, atmosphere and overall scenery are phenomenal! 👏👏

@KateGrarock 6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I really appreciate it.

@vickizacharia 6 ай бұрын

Another great video Kate. Thank you. Well done ladies 👏. That looked like a gruelling few days on stunning country.

@KateGrarock 6 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot. It was so hard but so good.

@danmckae1625 6 ай бұрын

This made my day! Thanks for sharing your adventure Kate!

@KateGrarock 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. Your comment made my day 😀

@brendancockman7346 6 ай бұрын

This is fantastic, I did this walk about 10 years ago and lost most of my photos so great to see it in video. Brought back good memories.

@KateGrarock 6 ай бұрын

So wonderful to hear. It’s an incredible place

@duffynorris-bailey854 6 ай бұрын

Great track .I’ll never get there so thanks for the experience from the comfort of home.

@KateGrarock 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. My absolute pleasure. I hope to do more there one day

@SamClarkPhoto 6 ай бұрын

Yay, you made it Kate! Well done to you both! I named my gallery after Ellen Peak; I could see it from my house. I also made a snowman on-top of Bluff Knoll one year with my kids. The Stirlings still remains one of my fav places in WA. I've actually just returned from hiking in Kossy. Amazing place!. Thank you xo

@KateGrarock 6 ай бұрын

Wow Sam those stories are amazing. Thanks for sharing. A ⛄️ and a gallery what as special place. Thanks for watching

@helencross424 6 ай бұрын

Wow, that was so amazing! The scenery and views just spectacular 😍 might have to get fit so I can join you on one like that!

@KateGrarock 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Yesssss let’s get into it

@KateGrarock 6 ай бұрын

You can be my ID guru

@anna7276 6 ай бұрын

So great to see you in my home state! Love our west Aussie trails!

@KateGrarock 6 ай бұрын

I love it over there. So many I want to do. Such diverse landscapes too.

@nickt0bin 6 ай бұрын

great looking walk , got serious vertigo watching you guys descend at around 16mins ! lovely photography as well !

@KateGrarock 6 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it. Yes was weird editing it back - it looks crazy. Thanks for watching

@heartjourneys4896 6 ай бұрын

Halfway through watching (I gotta work but will finish) - you are amazing! I am a new hiker, did my first low key scrambling yesterday. I think this is TOTALLY EPIC (and no intention to attempt something like this as yet lol) - love your videos!

@KateGrarock 6 ай бұрын

Amazing thanks for the message. Congratulations on getting into hiking. Hope you love it. Build your skills slowly and never stop learning. Happy hiking

@Thomas_M_1963 6 ай бұрын

Wow, what an adventure! Thanks for sharing this with us. Cheers

@KateGrarock 6 ай бұрын

My absolute pleasure. Thanks for watching

@lameagirl8565 6 ай бұрын

Wow Kate. This is an amazing adventure you both had. The scrambling seemed pretty full on but an incredible traverse. Reminded me in parts of Tassies Western Arthur's and Victoria's Grampians. What a stunning walk.

@KateGrarock 6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Yes it absolutely looks similar. I can’t wait to do more hiking in tas

@joel7342 6 ай бұрын

Kate Hikes! My name is Nate Higers, nice video!

@KateGrarock 6 ай бұрын

Cheers mate.

@malcolm6825 6 ай бұрын

Looks like you did stay friends by the end of the trip, so can't have been too bad😅 Great hike, guys! Was a pleasure getting to meet you 😊

@KateGrarock 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Malcom it was so fun. We never stopped talking over three days. Was funny trying to edit it and reliving all the banter.

@TheLifeOfPy 6 ай бұрын

Great video Kate, looks like you had some fun with the weather. I made the same navigational embarrassment coming off First Arrow. So easy to keep on walking towards the edge of the cliff.

@KateGrarock 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. Yeah totally it really twists and turns. So wild when you can see the track but don’t know how to link up with it.

@motchev 6 ай бұрын

I enjoyed this one a lot. Bucket list stuff. Amazing scenery and scrambling. The 'sharing a tent with someone I'm not sleeping with' bit made me laugh. Funny how that old school weight saving measure - sharing gear - seems to have fallen by the way in the ultralight revolution.

@KateGrarock 6 ай бұрын

Hahaha totally. We almost didn’t share but wasn’t too bad. Thanks

@ecoterrorist 6 ай бұрын

This is way beyond me, but i'd like to try this trail out eventually.

@KateGrarock 6 ай бұрын

Yes I was a little nervous myself. It’s always hard to judge how hard a hike will be. The most difficult part was the water carry and a few navigation points.

@sharrison3974 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to film such a beautiful place. Let's hope the name is changed one day.

@KateGrarock 6 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot. Yes would be lovely to see

@ellieh5440 18 күн бұрын

cool video! love that area as well, I really want to do this hike too

@KateGrarock 17 күн бұрын

Thanks mate. It’s so amazing. Hope you get there with good weather. Happy hiking

@vinnie42ful 6 ай бұрын

Nice to be able to afford a z packs tent, ridiculous price 😮

@KateGrarock 6 ай бұрын

Yeah pretty crazy hey. But hiking is my passion so made the commitment

@louisaklimentos7583 5 ай бұрын

I love to visit there but I am not brave enough to climb that beautiful mountain .

@KateGrarock 5 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. Yeah it's a bit of a corker that's for sure. Happy hiking to you

@cpasquier07 6 ай бұрын

Awesome adventure! What time of the year did you do this hike?

@KateGrarock 6 ай бұрын

November. We were very lucky with the weather

@rodparker6530 19 күн бұрын

…was that two days 1 night? The opening scene said you had planned for three.? Happy trails

@KateGrarock 17 күн бұрын

It was 2 nights 3 days. Was a good amount of time.

@AaronGrayOutdoors 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing Kate. This one has been on my list for a while, but last time I was there it was over 30c so we just decided to hit single peaks.

@KateGrarock 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Aaron. Yes we were extremely lucky with the weather. Got to love a trail that only lets you through at certain times. The hike down from bluff knoll was crazy hot I can’t imagine doing the whole thing in the heat. Pretty dangerous. I can’t wait to go back as explore more of the area.

@MatheaRoorda-ti2hu 6 ай бұрын

Is that 9 litres of water each?

@KateGrarock 6 ай бұрын

Yes, I think my mate Erin had 10. It makes it pretty heavy possibly 19kg pack (with my camera gear). There is no reliable water on the trail for 3 days so we didn't want to take any chances. I would have actually liked a little more as when you are hiking that hard you chew through a fair wack of water.