Corral Peak and Mahomet's Tomb (3km), Mount Buffalo National Park, Victoria

Corral Peak and Mahomet's Tomb is a 3km, grade 2 hike located in the Mount Buffalo National Park, Victoria. The hike should take around 1.25 hrs to complete.

Length: 3km

Duration: 1.25 hrs

Grade: 2

Style: Return

Start: Mount Buffalo Road

End: Mount Buffalo Road

Location: Mount Buffalo National Park

Closest town: Porepunkah

Victoria

From state capital: 347km

Longitude: 146.79083

Latitude: -36.75542

Hike summary

The track climbs steadily, rising about 100m in 250m until the ridge between Le Souef Peak and The Sentinel is reached. This is a good spot to admire the ruggedness of the surroundings before dropping about 30 m and ascending the same amount to Corral Peak.

There are other tracks that can be used to explore this area. If you do not want to climb the peaks there are huge granite outcrops that can be explored by walking around and under them. From the vantage points high up there are good views to the east.

Return via the same route.

Route and GPX file

Total distance: 861 m
Max elevation: 1609 m
Min elevation: 1545 m
Total climbing: 81 m
Total descent: -49 m

Download file: Corral_Peak_and_Mahomets_Tomb.gpx

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Location

Getting there

Drive towards Bright via Hume Highway, Wangaratta and Myrtleford. Take the turn off to Mount Buffalo near Porepunkah. Drive up Mount Buffalo and continue driving south (that is, take the right fork just after you reach the plateau level, the left fork goes to the chalet).

The walk start is about 6.5 km from this road fork. Once past Lake Catani, the road climbs steadily until The Cathedral is reached. The track to Corral Peak is roughly opposite.

There is an extensive parking area and also toilets (for the rock climbers who climb The Cathedral and The Hump).

The following GPX file only shows half the hike as you will return via the same route.

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About the region

An all-seasons national park, Mount Buffalo has sheer cliffs, imposing granite tors, tumbling waterfalls, snow gums and stunning wildflowers. First reserved in 1898, the 31,000 hectare park contains vegetation and fauna adapted to extremes of weather, as a result of its sub-alpine location. As you drive and walk throughout the park, you will see evidence of the recent fires, but you will also see the vivid colours as species begin to regenerate. There is plenty of wildlife to see including Lyrebirds, Eastern Rosellas, Wombats and Swamp Wallabies. Many animals can be seen along the main tourist road so please drive carefully, especially at dawn and dusk.

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