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Length: 8.1km
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Duration: 3hrs
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Grade: 3
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Style: Return
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Start: Mt Loch carpark
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End: Mt Loch carpark
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Location: Alpine National Park
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Closest Town: Mt Hotham village
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Distance from CBD: 375km
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State: VIC
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Latitude: -36.97528436
Longitude: 147.1382635
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Historic Lighthouse


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Horse Riding
Hike Summary
Charlie Derrick was a cross country skier who died in a blizzard while attempting to ski from Mt Bogong to Mt Hotham. Derrick Hut was built as a day shelter for cross country skiers and is not for overnight accommodation.
Follow the AAWT pole line from the Loch Carpark to pole 94 and on to Derrick Hut.
About the region
The Mt Hotham area was affected by bushfires in February 2013 and this area of the Alpine National Park was closed as at 15 February 2013. It is essential that you check the Parks Victoria website for the latest information and details on park and track closures prior to visiting this area.
Getting There
Drive to Mt Hotham via the Hume Highway, Wangaratta, Myrtleford and Harrietville. Stop at the Mt Loch carpark about 2km before the Hotham Heights village.
GPX File
Max elevation: 1821 m
Min elevation: 1732 m
Total climbing: 298 m
Total descent: -297 m
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13 thoughts on “Derrick Hut (8.1km)”
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Luke Deards
Luke Russell Hot Ham
Karen Malloch lets do it
Jay Lewis not sure we are ready for grade 3 8.1km that’s murder.lol
Karen Malloch haha well lets get some practice ones in first ?
Jay Lewis yep perfect x
Fiona Blakeway might have some good ideas for your hiking adventures
Ray Holwell thank you!! Looks wonderful! That will have to be a few days adventuring, I think it’s a while away from the city.
Fiona Blakeway but check out their page, they post a lot of stuff
Thank you! You’re the best neighbour in the world!
Zita Garner
Kaylene Kelly That looks like fun? Something to look forward to after lockdown
Longing for lockdown to be over. Now another 6 weeks ?