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Length: 9.7km
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Duration: 3hrs
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Grade: 3
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Style: Circuit
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Start: Canopus Circuit
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End: Canopus Circuit
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Location: Long Forest Nature Reserve
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Closest Town: Bacchus Marsh
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Distance from CBD: 57km
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State: VIC
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Latitude: -37.64260239
Longitude: 144.4955675
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2WD Access


4WD Access


Public Transport


Bitumen Road


Gravel Road


Steep Road


Winding Road


Speed Bumps


Vehicle Ford


Entry Fee


Large Car Park


Small Car Park


Accessible Parking


Accessible Toilet


Public Toilets


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Picnic Shelter


Picnic Table


BBQ Facilities


Campfire Pit


Camping Area
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Long Forest Nature Reserve...
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Concrete Path


Timber Boardwalk


Gravel Path


Sandy Trail


Rough Trail


Undefined Trail


Prams & Strollers


Manual Wheelchair


Motorised Wheelchair


Bicycle Trail


Mountain Bike Trail


Historic Rail Trail


Dog Friendly


Urban Walk


Coast & Beach


Historic Lighthouse


Waterfalls & Lakes


Rainforest Walk


Goldfields & Mining


Heritage Walk


Aboriginal Art


Alpine Region


Alpine Huts


Exposed Ledges


Rock Scrambling


Steep Terrain


Bush Bashing


River Crossings


Scenic Viewpoints


Well Marked


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Fishing Spots


Swimming Spots


Overnight Campsites


Trail Running


Horse Riding
Hike Summary
This Coimadai Creek Happy Valley Circuit hike starts west of Canopus Circuit and follows Long Point Track via Steep Track to Long Point on Coimadai Creek. Continue south along the creek via the Coimadai Creek Track. You will pass an unnamed track on your left followed by the Coimadai Track which leads back to Canopus Circuit. Continue south following the creek as the trail is difficult to follow in places. In some places it is easier to pick your own way using the east and west banks of the creek depending on terrain. After a few kilometres you will see Happy Valley track on your left. This is a well made vehicle track and easy to identify.
Follow the happy Valley track east to the Happy Valley carpark and return to you starting point via Long Forest Road and Canopus Circuit.
With the opportunity to view Mallee vegetation in close proximity to Melbourne, this 600 hectare reserve provides a unique experience for visitors to enjoy. Plants typical of arid landscapes, small-scale creek escarpments and classification by the National Trust make the reserve a fantastic retreat for bushwalkers and bird observers.
Getting there
Long Forest Nature Conservation Reserve is along Long Forest Road between Melton and Bacchus Marsh north of the Western Freeway. Park at one of the four access points and follow the walking tracks into the Reserve. There is no vehicle access.
Tips
Hiking poles would be beneficial in sections. The Coimadai creek section may be impassable following heavy rain. You cod still pick your way along the creek but not via the creek bed. There are many side gullies along the creek so make sure you follow the main creek.
GPX File
Max elevation: 187 m
Min elevation: 123 m
Total climbing: 184 m
Total descent: -184 m
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13 thoughts on “Coimadai Creek Happy Valley Circuit (9.7km)”
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Lisa Maree van Bergen
Shannon Worcester I’m ready Shan when you are
Danielle Godfrey
Diane Donoghue
Tammy Morgan , lets do this next term.
Diane yeh I thought you’d be interested ?
Wendy Fraser
Jodie Booby I’m in
No kids though
Wendy Fraser I agree!!
Bec Stokes we are doing this soon. Just up the road from me x
Shaye Renee. Yes. Let’s do it. Was just talking to Cam earlier about doing a couple of hikes.
Nice to hear you are a local too. It is a great little spot