Bibbulmun Track — Section 4: White Horse Hills Campsite to Swamp Oak Campsite landscape

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Bibbulmun Track — Section 4: White Horse Hills Campsite to Swamp Oak Campsite

~3 days · 38.1 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance38.1 mi
Days out3
Elevation gain3,510 ft
Gain / mile92 ft
High point1,811 ft
Difficulty index14/100

What the Bibbulmun Track — Section 4: White Horse Hills Campsite to Swamp Oak Campsite is known for

Section 4 of Bibbulmun Track is an official 63.2 km point-to-point section from White Horse Hills Campsite to Swamp Oak Campsite.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Bibbulmun Track — Section 4: White Horse Hills Campsite to Swamp Oak Campsite on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 1,841 ft to 5,932 ft over 38.1 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 11.7 mi · 31%
  • Downhill 17.5 mi · 46%
  • Flat 8.9 mi · 23%

Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.

How hard is the Bibbulmun Track — Section 4: White Horse Hills Campsite to Swamp Oak Campsite?

14 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Bibbulmun Track — Section 4: White Horse Hills Campsite to Swamp Oak Campsite scores 14/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.

Frequently asked questions

How many days does the Bibbulmun Track — Section 4: White Horse Hills Campsite to Swamp Oak Campsite take?

Most backpackers hike the Bibbulmun Track — Section 4: White Horse Hills Campsite to Swamp Oak Campsite in about 3 days (2 nights out) over its 38.1 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Bibbulmun Track — Section 4: White Horse Hills Campsite to Swamp Oak Campsite?

The Bibbulmun Track — Section 4: White Horse Hills Campsite to Swamp Oak Campsite climbs roughly 3,510 ft total — about 92 ft per mile, topping out near 1,811 ft.

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Sources & attribution

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.

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