Bibbulmun Track — Section 6: Possum Springs Campsite to Lyall’s Mill Group Campsite landscape

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Bibbulmun Track — Section 6: Possum Springs Campsite to Lyall’s Mill Group Campsite

~4 days · 41.8 mi · hard · Point-to-point

Quick facts

Distance41.8 mi
Days out4
Elevation gain3,789 ft
Gain / mile91 ft
High point1,168 ft
Difficulty index15/100

What the Bibbulmun Track — Section 6: Possum Springs Campsite to Lyall’s Mill Group Campsite is known for

Section 6 of Bibbulmun Track is an official 75.4 km point-to-point section from Possum Springs Campsite to Lyall’s Mill Group Campsite.

Route map & campsites

Route map of the Bibbulmun Track — Section 6: Possum Springs Campsite to Lyall’s Mill Group Campsite on OpenStreetMap terrain Open in Planner →

Route shape from OpenStreetMap geometry. Start · End · Camp

Elevation profile

Elevation ranges from 1,982 ft to 3,789 ft over 41.8 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).

  • Uphill 16.4 mi · 39%
  • Downhill 14.1 mi · 34%
  • Flat 11.3 mi · 27%

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 6: Possum Springs Campsite to Lyall’s Mill Group Campsite?

15 / 100

On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Bibbulmun Track — Section 6: Possum Springs Campsite to Lyall’s Mill Group Campsite scores 15/100, 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 6: Possum Springs Campsite to Lyall’s Mill Group Campsite take?

Most backpackers hike the Bibbulmun Track — Section 6: Possum Springs Campsite to Lyall’s Mill Group Campsite in about 4 days (3 nights out) over its 41.8 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.

How much elevation gain is on the Bibbulmun Track — Section 6: Possum Springs Campsite to Lyall’s Mill Group Campsite?

The Bibbulmun Track — Section 6: Possum Springs Campsite to Lyall’s Mill Group Campsite climbs roughly 3,789 ft total — about 91 ft per mile, topping out near 1,168 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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