Mount Lubra & Twin Peak Hike (9km)

The Mount Lubra and Twin Peak hike summits Mount Lubra (992m) the highest peak in the Serra Range. The Serra is the longest of the ranges in the Grampians from Mount Rosea in the north to Mount Sturgeon at the southernmost point of the Grampians near Dunkeld. Despite this, there are not that many hiking trails along its length.

The Mount Lubra and Twin Peak hike commences at the junction of Grampians Road and a sandy vehicle track. Follow this track west for approximately 850m towards the Serra Range. Turn left at the track junction and walk approximately 50m to a gully that has been washed out by recent flooding. This has made the gully very easy to follow as it slowly ascends towards Mount Lubra.

On reaching the end of the gully continue to walk west towards the base of the Mount Lubra cliffs. Keep a keen eye out for a trail as one does exist with the odd occasional trail marker. If you can't see any trail or markers simply follow the cliff line south until you enter the saddle between Mount Lubra and Twin Peak.

From this point there is no trail and no markers. Turning right (north) you will need to pick your way to the 992m summit of Mount Lubra. The closer that you ascend along the cliff line the more challenging your climb will be so I would suggest heading north-north west on your approach. After visiting the summit, for spectacular views, you can either return to the saddle via the same route or follow a shallow gully south west and into the gully below. Note that since the 2016 fires the regrowth in the gully is thick and full of thorny scrub. If you choose to descend via the shallow gully there is no other way through than to fight your way.

Once across the saddle, follow the spur that heads south east towards Twin Peak. There is no designated trail but you will spot the occasional cairn and tape marker in trees. It is best that you simply choose your route based on your level of confidence as the further east you traverse before ascending, the more challenging the hike becomes with vertical faces to climb. My tip is to remain on the southern side of the spur and gradually ascend along the bluff to Twin Peak.

After visiting both peaks, return to the saddle and locate the trail that you were following earlier on the north eastern side of the saddle. Follow this along the cliffs under Mount Lubra then descend back along the gully and bush track to your vehicle. There are a number of gullies you can follow but I would suggest keeping to the flood damaged ones as all others will be nothing more than hours of bush bashing.