The Grave Talbot Track is unknown by most and rarely used. You will likely not run into anyone else while on this walk. However, it is recommended not to tramp this track alone not because of its unpopularity, but also because of the hazards (see below).
Even for experienced trampers, this walk is a challenge—but the views at the top make it an all the more worth it.
The beginning of this walk is a simple stroll along the Gulliver River. To keep it easy, some will only do this section of the walk. Furthermore, it is usually the only part of the track that can be done all year round. The upper part is only recommended during summer and autumn (due to avalanche risks).
Walk with the large rimu and beech trees that line the river and provide a canopy above you. Slowly the track will turn into alpine scrublands as you keep climbing.
This walk then follows the Esperance River and leads to the Esperance River Grasslands at the base of the rock walls below Mt McPherson. On a clear day, the top of this walk offers unparalleled views of some of the tallest mountains in Fiordland National Park.
