Hike at a Glance
Max elevation: 980m
Min elevation: 470m
Total Ascent: 1022m
Track grade
Grade 4 (Hard) - Challenging Walks for Experienced Walkers: Grade 4 on the AWTGS signifies challenging walking tracks. Bushwalking experience is recommended for these tracks, which may be long, rough, and very steep. Directional signage may be limited, requiring a good sense of navigation. These walks are suited for experienced walkers who are comfortable with steeper inclines, rougher terrain, and potentially longer distances.
Explore safely
Planning this hike? Most incidents develop before you even start. Safe outcomes depend on how navigation, hydration, environment, load and judgement work together. Small oversights can compound quickly in Australian conditions. See how it happens in the Hiking Safety Systems Foundations. Then use the Hiking Safety Systems, planning calculators, and make sure a trusted contact has your trip plan before heading out.
Leave a trip plan
Before you go, complete a trip intentions form and share it with a trusted contact. Agree on a Late-Back Time and ask them to call 000 (Police) if you have not checked in. A clear trip plan is one of the simplest and most effective safety steps you can take.
Planning checklists
Download the hiking preparation and safety checklists before leaving home to help you think through your plans. They help ensure important considerations are not overlooked and support safer decision-making on the trail.
Getting there
Getting to the trailhead: Mount Cole State Forest & Mount Buangor State Park.
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Accommodation nearby
Find accommodation close to the trailhead including hotels, cabins, and campgrounds. Use the interactive map to explore available options in nearby towns.
Nearby towns: Amphitheatre, Ararat, Avoca, Beaufort, Elmhurst, Landsborough, Lexton, Moonambel, Raglan, Scarsdale
Similar walks nearby
Looking for more walks in or near Mount Cole State Forest & Mount Buangor State Park? Try these trails with a similar difficulty grade.
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Acknowledgement of Country
Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.
3 Reviews on “Beeripmo Walk (21km)”
Really nice two day walk going clockwise, Probably would delete going to the Mt Buangor summit – overgrown and trees blocking good views from the rock summit cairn. A short detour before to nearby to Buangor lookout (signposted) is well worthwhile, easy to access and the best views. Pleased to find the water tank at Beeripmo campground almost full only two rungs down. Recent storms apparently topped it right up. Also on day one walking up beside Cave Mountain creek it was running well and near the end of day two next too Fiery Creek also good flow, both provide a top up of drinking water but up high only the campground tank has water. Single track a bit overgrown in places but didn’t need to put on the gaiters a pair of long lightweight hiking trousers worked no scratches!!
Stunning after the bushfires. Regrowth is a world of its own. Hiked with 2 kids, loved the campfire. Hiked it counter-clockwise and would do it again that way. A gradual up the first day, I think I would have found the rocky section ( “bottom left”) not very fun to go up. That said, bad knees, I’d say go up that way (clockwise). Totally beautifuland varied landscpe over the 2 days.
The regrowth would be amazing. Glad you enjoyed it.
I’ve always loved your write ups!
This is what it was like… so magical. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIu6uu7h_RJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Ahhh, cool. Thanks for sharing. Wow. The bush looks so different.
Scott James
This is a pretty satisfying 2 day-er. Especially when you get to a campsite that you can’t drive to. Well, that car campers can’t drive to, I mean 😁.
Murky Murk it is a good one. Has a lot of variety
Thoroughly enjoyed this walk. I took the route anticlockwise which means a steady climb most of day one and a steeper descent on day two. That worked well except for the challenge of the steep descent right near the end, which found me on my ass with a broken pole after taking a slide. Should have been more careful. My second day, mostly in the State Park I think (as opposed to the State Forest), was probably the more interesting, and being a little shorter meant I could take my time to enjoy it. Nevertheless, I also enjoyed the first day including the excellent view from the Mt Buangor lookout. Good, well marked paths and I didn’t come across any snakes or leeches (nor any other wildlife other than birds, for that matter).
I did the overnight on Friday before Cup weekend, aiming to avoid the weekend crowds, and that certainly worked. One other car in the carpark when I arrived, whereas it was over-full when I returned. On my night, the camping area had perhaps four other tents eventually. It’s a nice campsite with everyone well spaced. Seemed like plenty of water in the tank, and I could have used two fast running creeks on the way up for water if I’d needed. I didn’t have to wander too far to find enough firewood to last a couple of hours
Worth being aware that the camping pads are pretty hard on the surface, though pegs went through it pretty easily with help from a friendly rock. Also it can get pretty breezy up the on the range if the wind is coming in from the south, which it was. It felt a bit colder than I’d probably expected because of that.
All in all an excellent overnight walk only a couple of hours from Melbourne. I’ll definitely be back.
I should have added: I started walking about 11am on the Friday and made camp about 4pm (with plenty of stops along the way to take it all in). Left about 8.30am the next day and got back about 12.30pm, again taking plenty of time.
hi.
i am planning this one on coming week.
can anyone please give me some approx timing, like when did you start and by what time you reach the campsite and the day two finishing time please!
thanks
Not to worry as I did it clockwise and got the climb out of the way.
March 2021
Day 1 – Started this hike clockwise from Richards’ Campground around lunchtime. It was a hot day so I lost a few kilos doing this lol. It took me 4 hours and 30 mins before I found a spot for my tent and stopped my GPS. Moving time was 2 hours and 36 mins which makes my stopped time 1 hour and 54 mins. It was really hot and the climb was tough with me having to take many breaks. These breaks were also to enjoy the varied views/places you find yourself in. So 1st day was 9kms.
Day 2 – Nice soft rain and a much easier walk. 12kms in 4 hours and 7 mins. Moving time was 2 hours and 55 mins. Stopped time was 1 hour and 11 mins. Much easier than day 1 for sure. I hid my pack near the Buangor Lookout sign and proceeded to the lookout. I would recommend leaving your pack as you have to comeback the same way. Worth the walk. Missed the turn to Richard’s Campground only by a few metres along with some others.
Loved this walk. Beautiful but my heart did sink somewhat when you imagine what it would have looked like today if it hadn’t been logged all those years ago.
Here is a great tip! I stopped to use the bathroom at Raglan Recreation Reserve only to also find a shower there as well – bonus! Coin operated hot water (always keep a few $1 and $2 handy) and oh so worth it. Freshened me up for a great drive home.
It’s a beautiful overnight hike ???
Lynda Katthagen I think this is one of Bernard’s walks next year?
Sal Hood. Great walk
Shelly another one !
There is technically no reason why you cant.
We did this trail over the weekend and it is a hidden gem – there are a lot of fallen trees on the second half of the walk through the gully, though, but the second day is much easier than the first, and we were genuinely surprised to see the sign telling us we had less than a kilometre back to Richards.
David, Rachel Raa Raa
Done this hike – it’s awesome
Great overnight hike. Hiked in May 2018. The views were glorious and we had friendly hikers at the overnight spot who shared their amazing fire. Came across some trail-bikers on D2 which, fortunately for us, had mechanical issues and were being loaded up on a trailer.
hi.
can we hike in the night time?
Awesome hike. I’ve done it 3x this year and just love it!
Hi.
Do you do this hike clockwise or anticlockwise? Any recommendations for middle aged gent who is of medium fitness.
Cheers