Hike at a glance
Length
Duration
Difficulty
Trail type
Trail details
Max elevation: 1116m
Min elevation: 204m
Total Ascent: 913m
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About this trail
Route in detail
Trail difficulty
Grade 4 (Hard)
For experienced bushwalkers
Grade 4 walks may be long, rough or very steep, and directional signage may be limited. Bushwalking experience is recommended, along with the ability to be self-reliant and manage navigation, weather and emergencies. Walks may exceed 20km.
Good to know: Not every Grade 4 characteristic will apply to every walk, so check the route description for the specific challenges of this hike.
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Preparation and safety
Trail tips
Plan and prepare
Australian conditions can turn a small oversight into a serious situation faster than most walkers expect. For a half-day hike, that means sturdy footwear, enough water and snacks, sun protection and a warm layer in case the weather turns. The day hike planning guide walks you through it.
The Hiking Safety Systems and planning calculators help you understand and close the gaps before you leave home. The Interactive Safety Scenarios show how small gaps turn into real incidents. If you’re new to planning hikes, start with the hike preparation guide.
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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, and it only takes two minutes.
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Search accommodation in nearby towns: Buxton (VIC), Healesville, Marysville, Seville, Warburton, Woori Yallock, Yarra Glen, Yarra Junction
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Acknowledgement of Country
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5 Reviews on “Mount Juliet Hike (8.7km)”
March 2026 – took it on for the first time; round trip from Maroondah Hwy gate was 10.1km – the first 1km is maintenance vehicle track, then right up the Mt Juliet walking track – first 2km are fairly easy, but shorty after the 3km mark – the walk becomes a climb, quite gruelling, easy to slip – slow going @35mins per km.
The descent is steep and thus challenging, easy to get disoriented.
Not for the faint of heart – but worth doing at least once for the physical challenge.
Thanks so much for the update on the track. Glad you enjoyed the physical challenge. It certainly is steep.
Challenging but excellent hike. There is very little respite from the steep incline, very fun! The recent storm damage/fallen trees have just today been completely cleared so all clear to reach the summit.
Would recommend for experienced and fit hikers but would advise one to bring walking poles for the descent.
Did this on 15/05/2021.
Was cold, wet, muddy, overgrown with lots of fallen trees across the track and even got snow at the top… Absolutely loved it!
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Will be back in a few months to have another go.
It’s a good training hike. Get ready to roll down?
Good challenge. No real respite the whole way up, and only gets harder the close you get to the top. Took about 3.5hrs return to the car.
Tough track and a great challenge! Strangely I noticed a small area, mid way up the track with leech activity. Found myself flicking many off my boots and pants. No signs down low near the road or near the top.
Great training hike for fast elevation gain. The post fire regrowth is starting to encroach on parts of the trail, as are the leeches – I wore shorts and regretted it. Trekking poles were handy on steep upper sections.