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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: 144.40797376
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2WD Access
Public Transport
Speed Bumps
Large Car Park
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Picnic Shelter
Untreated Water
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Public Transport
Bitumen Road
Gravel Road
Steep Road
Winding Road
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Small Car Park
Accessible Parking
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Picnic Table
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Camping Area
Gravel Path
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Mountain Bike Trail
Historic Rail Trail
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Urban Walk
Coast & Beach
Historic Lighthouse
Waterfalls & Lakes
Rainforest Walk
Goldfields & Mining
Heritage Walk
Aboriginal Art
Alpine Region
Alpine Huts
Exposed Ledges
Rock Scrambling
Steep Terrain
Bush Bashing
River Crossings
Scenic Viewpoints
Well Marked
Drinking Water
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Fishing Spots
Swimming Spots
Overnight Campsites
Lerderderg Gorge via Link Tracks 1 and 2 is a 8.2km, grade 3 Circuit hike located in Lerderderg State Park Victoria. The hike should take approximately 3hrs to complete.
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.
Max elevation: 445 m
Min elevation: 142 m
Total climbing: 451 m
Total descent: -450 m
2 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.