Starting from the picnic and parking area at the end of Copeland Road, this circuit walk is the longest walk in Copeland Tops. The track leads you along the Hidden Treasure Track where you can prolong the walk by taking the alternate route. The walk through the forest then continues to then reach the historic Old Copeland Road with scenic views of Copeland Tops State Conservation Area. Let us begin by acknowledging the Biripi & Worimi people, Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.
Keep left onto Copeland Road and drive for another 1.2 km
Turn right onto Copeland Road and drive for another 295 m
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Track Notes
Turn by turn instructions & maps
Getting started From the car park at the end of Copeland Road, head up the stairs and head along the higher trail/road as you move directly away from the car park. About 310 metres in, keep/veer right at the fork to continue along Basin Loop Track (counterclockwise).....
Turn map
Directions & comments
At the intersection of Mountain Maid Trail & Copeland Road Start heading along Copeland Road (a vehicle track).
Find the gate at the start.
Continue straight, to head along Copeland Road.
After another 285 m (at the intersection of Old Copeland Road & Hidden Treasure Track) continue straight, to head along Old Copeland Road.
Keep right.
After another 2.8 km head through/around the gate.
After another 15 m (at the intersection of Broadbents Trail & Old Copeland Road) turn left, to head along Broadbents Trail.
After another 40 m pass the sign (on your left).
After another 800 m (at the intersection of Broadbents Trail & Basin Loop Track) continue straight, to head along Basin Loop Track.
After another 50 m head through/around the gate.
After another 1.6 km pass the picnic table (15 m on your right).
At the intersection of Hidden Treasure Track & Basin Loop Track turn left, to head along Hidden Treasure Track (a walking track).
After another 40 m pass the sign (8 m on your left).
Then cross the ford.
After another 45 m continue straight, to head along Hidden Treasure Track.
After another 160 m pass the sign (6 m on your left).
After another 10 m continue straight, to head along Hidden Treasure Track.
After another 10 m cross the ford.
After another 420 m cross the bridge (about 9 m long)
Then pass the sign (on your left).
After another 75 m (at the intersection of Mountain Maid Trail & Hidden Treasure Track) turn right, to head along Mountain Maid Trail (a walking track).
Then head through/around the gate.
Then cross the bridge (about 4 m long)
After another 580 m head through/around the gate.
After another 20 m pass the toilet (on your right).
Continue straight, to head along Mountain Maid Trail.
After another 20 m come to a sign.
The end.
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Terrain
Know the Hills, grading & facilities
Basin Loop Track
Grading
Class 3/6
Moderate track
Length
7 km
Time
3 h 30 min to 4 h 30 min
Quality of track
Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient
Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage
Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure
Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
