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Length: 8.2km
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Duration: 3hrs
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Grade: 3
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Style: Circuit
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Start: Mackenzies Flat Picnic area
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End: Mackenzies Flat Picnic area
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Location: Lerderderg State Park
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Closest Town: Bacchus Marsh
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Distance from CBD: 67km
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State: VIC
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Latitude: -37.59997048
Longitude: 144.4079738
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Hike Summary
This Lerderderg Gorge via Link Tracks 1 and 2 hike starts at the Mackenzies Flat Picnic area and follows the Lerderderg River towards Graham's Dam.
Follow the river upstream from Mackenzies Flat Picnic Area to Grahams Dam, which is an attractive pool ideal for swimming. The track along the river up until Graham's Dam is fairly well traveled and easy to follow. Cross the river at this point and continue along the eastern river bank upstream for approximately 600m (trail marker LER503). Beyond Graham's Dam it is slightly overgrown in places but still easy enough to follow.
Continue past this point along the eastern banks of the river to trail marker LER504. It is worth noting that any mapping system I have used actually shows the Link No. 2 track as starting further around this spur. They are all incorrect and the trail actually commences at the marker. Ascent the broad and steep spur via Link 2 Track to the top of the range. Care should be taken on the climb as it is steep and can be slippery in places. The track is easy to follow with a few rock scrambles and has the occasional orange marker on trees to keep you on track. Make sure you stop along the climb to appreciate the view behind you and through the river gorge.
Turn left when you reach the Blackwood Ranges Track and continue along for approximately 400m until you reach Link Track No. 1. on your left. The Blackwood Ranges track is a well made vehicle track which follows relatively level ground. From this point you will descend back into the gorge along Link Track No. 1, a steep, easy to follow but occasionally rocky track.
Once you arrive back at Graham's Dam simply follow the river track back to Mackenzies Flat. The alternative is to do the circuit in reverse order from Grahams Dam but I believe the Link No. 2 track is easier to ascend than No. 1
Tips
- Make sure you are prepared with water, compass and a good map.
- Map I used: Lerderderg and Werribee Gorges by Meridian.
GPX File
Max elevation: 445 m
Min elevation: 142 m
Total climbing: 451 m
Total descent: -450 m
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49 thoughts on “Lerderderg Gorge via Link Tracks 1 and 2 (8.2km)”
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Great Trail!,
The climb is challenging, I do not recommend playing tennis the day before but it was worth it!
Looking to do it again with more water in the river
Good track, great views.. when you do the circuit start from right hand side facing through circuit sign after you cross the river at Grahams damage. . The hike the other way will be hard as the track can be slippery when wet. Highly recommended good for wet weather.
Kyls This was our exact route the other week ⛰??♀️??♀️❤️
Marija Marija
Thanks Joe, will check it out ?
A local favorite of mine . Tip – Hike it anti clockwise – much nicer.
Sharon Picking ??
Dave Pantalon
An hour if you are Lanz ?
Nichola Schubert
Martin Tim does this look familiar?
Jo Tyson it does. Shame we missed that crossing and bush bashed up beside Link 2 on Sunday morning. Good for the soul but I am sore!
yep, certainly feeling it today, physio was my best friend today!
Brian Cristina
Done a 15 k hike there. Many tracks there. Even over night hikes. It’s a truly amazing place, with magnificent views. You can walk a Kim up hill. But I wouldn’t go there in snake season. Some tracks are very natural with no real clear markings. I have an app that I use that I follow
Brian Cristina it sure is a pretty place and yes …. snakey …!
What app do you use ?
I’ve got all trails. I accidentally paid for it on the app store. But it’s a good app.
Anastasia, this one is fun, you should come along next time!
yes keen!!!
Definitely took the wrong track Stephanie ?
Dave Pantalon a nice quickie ?
Have lots of memories of going here with Mick Gary John Tank Cheryl
Great memories ? As they say those were the days.
Katherine Fry, Jo Harrison, Kalissa Alexeyeff – bring back memories? Still my favourite of our hikes.
Loved it. Seemed so remote up the top
Yes, a wonderful adventure – I think it awakened a thirst in many of us for more.
A good track. A pitty the dam is so dry at the moment.
If u came last week… water is hip high.. and strong stream..
Muhammad Naim awesome!
I was there 3 days ago and there was water
Roger John Hilton
Simon Izzard
Jay Daluz we live there .. been there done that cuz.. rain in week end its was very wrong time..
Muhammad Naim yeah bro …we know that track so well now
Looooove this hike. The view off link 1 back into the ranges in incredible.
The climb up is tough but enjoyable.
Not a grade 3….fantastic walk
Anita Karnakowski
Mel Kel grade 3? We so fit lol
Go time now..not dry!
Karen Malloch time to lace up
Jake Saffa Baker I’ve camped here once.
Danielle Meester let’s go
Peter Reissmann
Love this one
What an intriguing part of Victoria, at least for the Sydneysider ?
Definitely worth a visit in the future when these ‘walking legs’ are kinda broken in…lol
Tammy today! Spooky.
Keep your eye open for the white wombat!!
This is one of my regular favourite trails ⛰??♀️?
Sooo Rima Gayatri Sudrajat Dewi Setyathi ?
Carolyn Howard
Susan Kro thank you. We got as far as Graham’s Dam. Plan to do the full circuit next time. It was just stunning ?