Hike at a Glance
Max elevation: 781m
Min elevation: 566m
Total Ascent: 481m
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Getting there
Closest towns to this walk: Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, Barrys Reef, Blackwood, Clunes, Darley, Daylesford, Gisborne, Greendale, Hepburn Springs, Kyneton, Macedon, Maldon, Melton, Spargo, Trentham, Woodend
Getting to the trailhead in Wombat State Forest.Similar trails nearby
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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
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Acknowledgement of Country
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3 Reviews on “Werribee River Mount Hope Circuit Hike (15.9km)”
This was a really good trail and could have been awesome if there had been any water in the Werribee River and if the walk description had been more accurate and detailed. The details of how to commence the walk are inaccurate as is the description of the final 4-5 kms compared with the map provided. Perhaps someone can fix this up since if made the walk more difficult than it was supposed to be.
Simon Izzard no2
Thanks Jeff, same to you and Heather.
Cassandra Jade Nix we should check this one out
Cristina Almada not too far from me
Anita Karnakowski
Amanda Hua
HNY to you and yours David Barr
Completed a couple of weeks ago, on our first weekend ‘out’. Some areas down near the creeks/river in the first and last segments were quite overgrown and pretty damp, so relied a lot on the map (on my phone) to work trace a path. Took a little time to find somewhere to cross the river near the end. Overall a nice walk of good length and moderate difficulty.
While the profile states its 1750m climbing/descent, this is wrong. GPX file has it as 950m, and my phone logged it today as 425m which is probably closer to the correct number. Also imported the GPX to Google Earth and it looks pretty flat there as well.