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Looking for an Overnight loop/circuit trail

Postby JustLurking » Sun 21 May, 2017 6:59 pm

Hello Lurkers
I'm looking for any suggestions for an overnight loop/circuit trail in the 10km-15km distance and within 2-3hrs of Melbourne.

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Re: Looking for an Overnight loop/circuit trail

Postby ChrisJHC » Sun 21 May, 2017 7:26 pm

Beeripmo is my standard for a quick overnighter. Can leave Melb at 9, start walking around 12 then be in camp before dark.

Day 2, complete the loop and be back n Melb by mid-afternoon.

A great intro for newbies as well.


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Re: Looking for an Overnight loop/circuit trail

Postby Strider » Sun 21 May, 2017 7:50 pm

Lots of options on the Baw Baw plateau too :)

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Re: Looking for an Overnight loop/circuit trail

Postby JustLurking » Mon 22 May, 2017 8:04 pm

Thanks for the suggestions. We are looking at doing the Beeripmo circuit.
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Re: Looking for an Overnight loop/circuit trail

Postby Strider » Mon 22 May, 2017 8:06 pm

JustLurking wrote:Thanks for the suggestions. We are looking at doing the Beeripmo circuit.

I haven't walked the circuit but stayed at Beeripmo a couple of weeks ago. Great location for a night out :)

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Re: Looking for an Overnight loop/circuit trail

Postby ChrisJHC » Mon 22 May, 2017 8:11 pm

Just be aware there are three decent hills on day 1 - the falls right at the start, Cave Hill and then Sugarloaf near the campground. All manageable but they certainly get the heart rate up!

Day 2 is all downhill and easy.


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Re: Looking for an Overnight loop/circuit trail

Postby madmacca » Sun 28 May, 2017 10:08 pm

Cathedral Ranges
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Re: Looking for an Overnight loop/circuit trail

Postby paidal_chalne_vala » Sun 28 May, 2017 10:25 pm

Brisbane Ranges perhaps?
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Re: Looking for an Overnight loop/circuit trail

Postby Wim » Mon 29 May, 2017 9:06 pm

Yes, Brisbane ranges.
Start at Pines car park and walk 12k to campsite, next day walk same track back or there is a 4k shortcut if in a hurry.
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Re: Looking for an Overnight loop/circuit trail

Postby Rileyr » Sat 25 Nov, 2017 3:54 pm

+1 cathedral ranges. Fantastic!

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Re: Looking for an Overnight loop/circuit trail

Postby paidal_chalne_vala » Sun 26 Nov, 2017 9:40 pm

8 Mile flat/ 8 Mile spur/ Refrigerator gap/ The Bluff walking track/ The Bluff summit/ camping at the Bluff hut or nearby.
Day two return via either 14 mile track or 16 mile jeep road. Lunch at Ritchie's hut and return to 8 Mile Flat via the High Track.
You must be fit and be able to navigate some small unclear sections of the route , but it is a great 2 day/ one night camping loop in the Alpine N.P. starting/ending along the Howqua river.
Don't try trekking up 8 Mile spur in hot weather. It is steep and tough going even in May.
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