The standard northern section consists of four days walking with three overnight stays in designated camping areas. This section is the easiest of the hike, nevertheless there is still plenty of elevation gain and loss, and the climbs are typically steep.

Magnificent tiger-stripe cliffs, caves, views, wildflowers and yet more views create an exceptionally fun and varied day from Mt Zero Trail Head to Barigar camp!

Barigar to Gar offers more spectacular views, waterfalls, montane wildflower gardens and tarns finishing with a gobsmacking campsite perched on a precipice.

Gar to Werdug offers plenty of wildlife, wildflowers, spines and peaks with views, views and yet more views.

The Grampians Peaks Trail from Werdug to Halls Gap follows along the edge of the main escarpment with vast easterly views, followed by a long descent through forest and ferns.