Grade 4

Razorback, Lerderderg & Lower Chadwick Circuit Hike (13km)

Lerderderg State Park

Victoria

13km

5-6 hr

Grade 4

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Trail summary

Quick overview: Experience the thrill of the Razorback, Lerderderg and Lower Chadwick Circuit hike in Victoria, Australia. This challenging 13km Grade 4 bushwalk, starting at Square Bottle Track, takes you through the beautiful Lerderderg River, with terrain well-suited only for experienced hikers. Enjoy the captivating views from the grassy slopes of Mount Blackwood and navigate through off-trail sections, steep ascents, and potentially slippery conditions. Remember to keep a keen eye on navigation as trail markers may be scarce. The trail ends at the Square Bottle Track carpark, rewarding you with an unforgettable hiking experience.

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Razorback, Lerderderg & Lower Chadwick Circuit Hike (13km)


Getting there


Closest towns to this walk: Maddingley, Bacchus Marsh, Blackwood, Gordon, Myrniong

How to get to Lerderderg State Park
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About the region


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Track grade


Grade 4 (Hard) - Challenging Walks for Experienced Walkers: Grade 4 on the AWTGS signifies challenging walking tracks. Bushwalking experience is recommended for these tracks, which may be long, rough, and very steep. Directional signage may be limited, requiring a good sense of navigation. These walks are suited for experienced walkers who are comfortable with steeper inclines, rougher terrain, and potentially longer distances.

Explore safe


Plan ahead and hike safely! Carry enough water, pack layers for changing conditions, and bring safety gear like a torch, PLB, and reliable communication device. Check official sources for trail updates, closures, and access requirements, and review local weather and bushfire advice. Most importantly, share your plans with someone before you go. Being prepared makes for a safer and more enjoyable hike! Stay Safe, Explore More, and Always #ExploreSafe.

Packing checklists


What you carry in your pack depends on factors like weather, terrain, and your adventure type. Not sure what to bring? My free planning, food, and packing checklists are a great starting point, covering day hikes, overnight trips, and multi-day adventures. Use them to customise your kit and always prioritise safety.

Let someone know


Before heading out, take a moment to fill out your trip intentions form. It’s a quick way to share your hike details with family or friends. If something goes wrong, they can notify emergency services, ensuring a faster response and peace of mind. Stay safe and enjoy your adventure

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Razorback, Lerderderg & Lower Chadwick Circuit Hike (13km)


3 Reviews on “Razorback, Lerderderg & Lower Chadwick Circuit Hike (13km)”

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  • Yes geo tracker is an app so you could be right about its being not 100% accurate

  • Avatar of darren edwards Darren Edwards Trail Author

    Haha. No, it was me losing it. Gees that would have been a challenging hike for first timers. They would have been cursing me.

  • Avatar of darren edwards Darren Edwards Trail Author

    Thank you for sending me your GPX file. There seems to be a few places where your GPS dropped out as well as quite a few places where it appears you stopped for breaks or back-tracked. With these being so prevalent in the recording it is difficult to know what the true length should be.

    I am also assuming that Geo Tracker is an app and not a true GPS device? The Lerderderg has a lot of steep gullies where a non-dedicated GPS will often loose coverage, as shown in your file.

    I live just near the Lerderderg so I will head back out and record this again as a alleged 6km difference is too much to just brush off. Thanks for bringing this to my attention, I will update the length after I have completed this hike.

  • Just done the track today. It took us 8 hours and the circuit is actually almost 19km not 13 as stated here .

  • Avatar of jo tyson Jo Tyson

    Martin Tim training grounds aren’t they?

  • Avatar of carolyn bennett Carolyn Bennett

    Sheree

  • Avatar of jas mcmurtry Jas McMurtry

    Kathy Paquin

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Acknowledgement of Country

Razorback, lerderderg & lower chadwick circuit hike (13km)

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.