The Little Forest (12.7Km), Bungal State Forest, Victoria

The Little Forest is a 12.7km, grade 3 hike located in the Bungal State Forest, Victoria. The hike should take around 5 hrs to complete.

Length: 12.7km

Duration: 5 hrs

Grade: 3

Style: Circuit

Start: Bungal Creek

End: Bungal Creek

Location: Bungal State Forest

Closest town: Buangal

Victoria

From state capital: 94km

Longitude: 144.1256965

Latitude: -37.7315346

Hike summary

The Bungal State Forest is a small pocket of bushland wedged between Bungal Creek and the Moorabool River East Branch. This hike follows an attractive section of the river, grassy flats, ridges and various gold workings.

There are no official foot trails in the forest it is reportedly free of undergrowth and provides enjoyable off-trail navigation.

Route and GPX file

Total distance: 12671 m
Max elevation: 422 m
Min elevation: 331 m
Total climbing: 311 m
Total descent: -312 m

Download file: The Little Forest.gpx

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About the region

Often referred to the Little Forest Hidden, Bungal State Forest is set amongst undulating farmland to the west of Melbourne. Spanning only seven square kilometres, the park is rarely visited by walkers.

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