While the Vic Range has a high concentration of Cultural Values (and all care must be taken at all crags), the Mt Fox area is within the NV8 (potential Rock Wallaby site), and not within any of the Cultural Value SPA's in the area.
Start from Red rock road (just a little north of Anderson’s road), and head up the sandy 4wd track, when you get to junction in road parallel with red rock road turn right. Approx 70m along this road you will see a rock cairn on the left indicating start of trail. Follow this path uphill (gets steep), finally you will come to a split in the pathway after a fallen tree, head left (turning right heads to Mt Fox). Plenty of cairns along the pathway, steep uphill slog, took roughly 60 minutes.
Walk off/scramble is possible, not the quickest descent to base of cliff. Approx 30 minutes.
Head immediately left at top of climbs and keep going, you will eventually see the descent ramp behind the last cluster of rocks at top of cliff, the vegetation builds up, work your way through this behind the rock cluster and access the top of ramp, staying left on the ramp. Once down, head round right at the boulders and easily through the bush and back to the base of the cliff.
Only other alternative is to rap off using the “bollard” that is described on other sites/guidebooks. It currently (January 2019) had 3 old slings attached to it and a carabiner. I would recommend taking your own if choosing the rappel option, as no idea how long these slings have been there.
Grampians / Gariwerd access issues have emerged (2019) due to potential risk to the environment and cultural sites. Climbers need to be aware that there are significant Aboriginal sites in the Grampians, especially in cave areas. Please take time to understand the access situation. Leave no trace and climb responsibly.
Please note that due to the fact that the Grampians is a National Park, dogs and other pets are not allowed in the park except in vehicles on sealed roads and in sealed car parks.
===Cliffcare Climber’s Code===
Find out about and observe access restrictions and agreements.
Use existing access tracks to minimise erosion - keep to hard ground & rock surfaces.
Do not disturb nesting birds or other wildlife.
Protect all native vegetation, especially at the base of cliffs. Wire brushing to remove mosses and 'gardening' in cracks and gullies is not permitted. Use slings to protect trees while belaying or abseiling if belay anchors are not provided.
Respect sites of geological, cultural, or other scientific interest. Do NOT develop new climbs in or near Cultural Heritage sites.
Chalk has high visual impact - minimise your use of it. Parks Victoria have requested the use of coloured chalk in Gariwerd.
Minimise the placement of fixed equipment, especially where Trad gear is available. Respect any "no bolting" areas.
Do not leave any rubbish - take it home with you.
Dispose of human waste in a sanitary manner (bury, or even better pack it out). Do not pollute water supplies.
Off-road driving is illegal in Gariwerd.
Keep campsites clean, and do not light campfires outside of official metal fire pits.
For more detailed information visit https://www.cliffcare.org.au/education
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