Keppell Lookout and Steavenson Falls (15.5km), Marysville State Forest, Victoria

Keppell Lookout and Steavenson Falls is a 15.5km, grade 3 hike located in the Marysville State Forest, Victoria. The hike should take around 5 hrs to complete.

Length: 15.5km

Duration: 5 hrs

Grade: 3

Style: Circuit

Start: Kings Road Carpark

End: Kings Road Carpark

Location: Marysville State Forest

Closest town: Marysville

Victoria

From state capital: 98km

Longitude: 145.747354

Latitude: -37.51482355

Hike summary

Keppell Lookout and Steavenson Falls commences at Kings Road Carpark, Marysville and climbs up through stringybark and mountain ash forest to four of Marysville's best lookouts for spectacular views across Marysville, the Cathedral Range State Park and Steavenson Falls. You will then make your way back via the Upper and Lower Steavenson Falls Lookouts.

The most challenging trail in the area, the Keppel Lookout trail is fairly uneven and steep in places.

Route and GPX file

Total distance: 15645 m
Max elevation: 858 m
Min elevation: 449 m
Total climbing: 766 m
Total descent: -766 m

Download file: Keppell-Lookout-Steavenson-Falls.gpx

Trail Features

Dog Friendly
Waterfalls

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Location

Getting there

As you near Marysville via Marysville road, turn right into Old Melbourne Road and then into Kings Road (right into Kings road if coming from Melbourne). Cross over Pack Road and the car park is about 150 metres on your right.

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About the region

Marysville State Forest is located approximately 1.5 hours drive north east of Melbourne. The area is renowned for its lush eucalypt forests, clear streams and spectacular waterfalls. The forest provides excellent opportunities for recreational activities such as bushwalking, camping, picnicking, scenic driving, bird watching and fishing.

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