West Mount Barren
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 372 m (1,220 ft) |
| Coordinates | 34°12′59″S 119°25′58″E / 34.21639°S 119.43278°ECoordinates: 34°12′59″S 119°25′58″E / 34.21639°S 119.43278°E |
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 West Mount Barren
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| Location | Goldfields-Esperance of Western Australia |
| Parent range | Barrens Range |
West Mount Barren is part of the Fitzgerald River National Park located between Bremer Bay and Hopetoun on the south coast of Western Australia the coordinates of the summit of West Mount Barren are 34°12′59″S 119°25′58″E / 34.21639°S 119.43278°E.
West Mount Barren, along with East Mount Barren and Mid-Mount Barren were all named by Matthew Flinders in 1802 after there barren appearance.
It rises 372 metres above sea level and forms part of the Barren Range within the national park. Mount Bland (320 metres) is the closest mountain feature and is situated approximately 5 km northeast from West Mount Barren. The Barren range is not continuous and although there are three distinct Mount Barrens (West, Mid and East) they are distinct peaks that are connected by coastal plain. Mid Mount Barren is approximately 20 km northeast of West Mount Barren and East Mount Barren is approximately 50 km northeast of West Mount Barren. Other peaks in the area include Woolbernup Hill, Thumb Peak, Mt Drummond and Mt Maxwell.
West Mount Barren is accessible by an unsealed road suitable for 2WD vehicles that runs off Pabelup Drive. A carpark with a plaque is at the base of the mountain which is also the beginning of a track that is an easy 2 hour return walk to the summit. Visitors are encouraged to stay on the footpath so as to minimise the spread of dieback which is a threat to the native plants of the area.
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