East West Walk (4.2km), You Yangs Regional Park, Victoria

East West Walk is a 4.2km, grade 3 hike located in the You Yangs Regional Park, Victoria. The hike should take around 1.5 hrs to complete.

Length: 4.2km

Duration: 1.5 hrs

Grade: 3

Style: Circuit

Start: Turntable car park

End: Turntable car park

Location: You Yangs Regional Park

Closest town: Little River

Victoria

From state capital: 62km

Longitude: 144.426743

Latitude: -37.959122

Hike summary

Enjoy this gentle loop walk with some medium gradients, starting and finishing at the Turntable car park. Rewarding views of the You Yangs and the surrounding area can be seen. The distinctive granite peaks of the You Yangs rise from the flat volcanic plains between Melbourne and Geelong. The You Yangs is a fantastic park for hiking and mountain biking. It has defined walking trails, horse trails and two mountain biking areas with over 50 kilometres of exciting trails catering for riders of all ages and ability. The park is also popular for rock climbing, its magnificent views, birdlife and for bush walks and picnics.

Route and GPX file

Total distance: 4186 m
Max elevation: 279 m
Min elevation: 153 m
Total climbing: 235 m
Total descent: -234 m

Download file: East West Walk.gpx

Trail Features

Rough Trail
Dog Friendly
Steep Terrain
Scenic Viewpoints

Tips

Opening hours The park is open from 8.00am to 4.30pm year round. Extended hours apply during daylight savings on weekends and public holidays from 8.00am - 6.00pm.

Gear you might need

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Location

Access Conditions

2WD Access
Bitumen Road
Large Car Park
Public Toilets

Getting there

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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.

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