Trail Fast Facts
Mount Cobberas Circuit is a 15.1km, grade 5 hike in The Cobberas Range, Victoria. This hike typically takes 8 hours to complete.
Warning
The Cobberas mountain range is in the Cobberas Wilderness area of the Alpine National Park. The circuit walk to the rocky summit of Mt Cobberas No. 1 should only be attempted by experienced walkers.
Hike Overview
The Cobberas Range, a mountain range that is part of the Great Dividing Range within the Victorian Alps, is in north-eastern Victoria in Australia. The range is in the Cobberas Wilderness area of the Alpine National Park. This spectacular Mount Cobberas Circuit hike ascends Mount Coberas No 1, the highest peak in the area and provides an opportunity to explore other peaks along the trail.
For seasoned hikers seeking an unforgettable challenge, the Mount Cobberas Circuit beckons from the remote heart of the Alpine National Park. This hidden gem rewards intrepid souls with breathtaking panoramas that unfold beneath jagged granite teeth. Windswept meadows stretch as far as the eye can see, dotted with sapphire lakes and ribbons of silver rivers. The path itself is a test of resilience, weaving through hidden gullies and scrambling over weathered boulders, marked only by the occasional flash of orange. But for those who conquer the challenge, the sense of accomplishment and connection with nature is unparalleled. So lace up your boots, grab your map, and prepare to be awestruck by the untamed beauty of the Mount Cobberas Circuit.
Track Grade
Grade 5 (Difficult) - Walks for the Most Experienced: Grade 5 represents the most challenging walking tracks on the AWTGS. These are only recommended for very experienced and fit walkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep, and unmarked. Walks may be more than 20 kilometers. These challenging walks demand a high level of fitness and experience to navigate difficult terrain, significant elevation changes, and potentially unformed paths.
Map and GPX file
Max elevation: 1815 m
Min elevation: 1284 m
Total climbing: 657 m
Total descent: -658 m
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About the region
The Cobberas Range is a remote area in the Victoria Alpine national park, close to the NSW border. The Cobberas area is in the East Alps Unit of the Alpine National Park, which is in the remote mountains of Victoria's East Gippsland region, adjacent to the Snowy River National Park. The Cobberas Range itself is just south of the NSW border, so too far for a day trip for most members. We tend to organise weekend activities where you can camp out with other members, or stay in Omeo or Gelantipy and travel out for a day.
Rising like granite giants from the rugged Victorian landscape, the Cobberas Range, cradled in the Alpine National Park's Cobberas Wilderness, carves a dramatic path through the Great Dividing Range. Features of the area include - magnificent peaks, rare and threatened flora and fauna, magnificent Alpine Ash forests, sub-alpine herbfields, snowgum woodland and snowgrass plains, pristine rivers and streams, historic huts, the list goes on.
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While planning your hike, it’s important to check official government sources for updated information, temporary closures and trail access requirements. Before hitting the trail, check local weather and bushfire advice for planned burns and bushfire warnings and let someone know before you go. Plan ahead and hike safely.
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Gear to consider
What you carry in your pack will depend on the weather, terrain, time of year, type of adventure, and personal preferences. Having trouble deciding what gear’s right for you? My free planning, food and packing checklists provide an introduction to things your could consider (as well as the Ten Essentials) on your day, overnight and multi-day adventures. Customise your kit according to your personal needs, always considering safety first.Â
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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.
3 Reviews on “Mount Cobberas Circuit Hike (15.1km)”
Mani Andreetta Muriel Pepper Steven Parker camping trip in 2024?
Lynda Maddison Muriel Pepper Steven Parker love to explore those ‘dark, brooding,’ Cobberas x
This is an awesome hike. Lots of brumby trails to confuse you and stunning views of the northern alps.