Hike at a Glance
Max elevation: 603m
Min elevation: 110m
Total Ascent: 1861m
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 safely
Planning this hike? Most incidents develop before you even start. Safe outcomes depend on how navigation, hydration, environment, load and judgement work together. Small oversights can compound quickly in Australian conditions. See how it happens in the Hiking Safety Systems Foundations. Then use the Hiking Safety Systems, planning calculators, and make sure a trusted contact has your trip plan before heading out.
Leave a trip plan
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.
Planning checklists
Download the hiking preparation and safety checklists before leaving home to help you think through your plans. They help ensure important considerations are not overlooked and support safer decision-making on the trail.
Getting there
Getting to the trailhead: Dandenong Ranges National Park.
Need a rental car to get you to the hike? Find one here.
Similar walks nearby
Looking for more walks in or near Dandenong Ranges National Park? Try these trails with a similar difficulty grade.
Gallery
Got any photos from this hike? Your photos can help others plan. Share shots from along the trail so fellow hikers know what to expect.
Click to add your photos >>
Suggest an edit
Notice something different about this trail? Whether it’s a new feature, a route change, or a closure, share your update so we can keep our info accurate and helpful for fellow hikers.
Click to suggest edits >>
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.
10 Reviews on “Ridgewalk Exploration Hike (28km)”
Derena Carroll
Did this with teenage kids in 5hrs including 2xcafes. No roads, all in forest. 23.5k – 800m climb. Beautiful ?????
Hahahahahaha!!!
Hi Laurel, you asked if it’s 9hrs one way or all up. It’s 9 hrs one way if you are a slow walking 72 year old like me, but a younger person could probably do it in 6-7 hrs, plus lunch break, plus getting there, plus car shuffling.
Hilary Lawson yes
Jade Hutchinson should we add this one to the list?
Jaki Crow ?? ok but I’ll be in Africa by then. It’ll have to be winter.
Jaki, it is important to wear knee high gaiters for all walks in oz in warmer weather. One day the snake will bite your gaiters.
Jaki, lets do this one
Jenny Mitchell great to know. Thankyou ?
Laurel King 7-9 hours for the hike. As it is a one way hike (requiring a car shuffle)
Leona Xu why me? Sounds more like your kind of walk ?
Leona Xu you are more than capable
Let me check dates! I have a busy few weeks but ASAP!
Nathan Martin
Oh Laurel King yes please
OMG I’m keen!! I love a good car shuffle. X
Peter Gill
Phil Garside when are you doing the walk ?
Sam Stephenson stop sending be stuff…… WHEN are we going!!!!!