Mount Hallowell
Trails Network Update
2023

Mt Hallowell is a site of environmental biodiversity and cultural significance. DEC wishes to ensure that this reserve is protected for future generations.

Progress in 2023

DEC has a representative on the new Trails Working Group
DEC is to be involved in the first stage of the planning for the alternative Glen Rowan-Turner Rd Mountain Bike Trails site
The update of the Denmark Shire Mt Hallowell Plan is underway
South Coast Bush Care Service is working with the Shire to address the unsanctioned bike trails, closing off dangerous ones and doing remediation work on others
The independent Friends of Hallowell group has formed to monitor all aspects of Mt Hallowell including the bike trail situation.
It has been observed that new trails have appeared in the unsanctioned area and will need to be regularly monitored and addressed by the Shire.
The DEC Committee believes that the funds and energy required to develop the trails network at Mount Hallowell could be better spent on developing a Mountain Bike trail network at the proposed Turner Rd site.
The State Government has recently committed funds to research the Glen Rowan-Turner Road option
A Bioblitz citizen science event is to be held on Mt Hallowell in November to gather flora and fauna information
The DEC would like to collaborate with the Shire of Denmark in a proactive approach by engaging local youth and community in educational workshops including the impact of trail building in A Class reserves.