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Length: 14.1km
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Duration: 5hrs
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Grade: 4
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Style: Circuit
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Start: Pyrete Range car park
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End: Pyrete Range car park
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Location: Lerderderg State Park
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Closest Town: Bacchus Marsh
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Distance from CBD: 60km
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State: VIC
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Latitude: -37.580918
Longitude: 144.507757
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2WD Access


4WD Access


Public Transport


Bitumen Road


Gravel Road


Steep Road


Winding Road


Speed Bumps


Vehicle Ford


Entry Fee


Large Car Park


Small Car Park


Accessible Parking


Accessible Toilet


Public Toilets


Drinking Water


Untreated Water


Picnic Shelter


Picnic Table


BBQ Facilities


Campfire Pit


Camping Area
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Lerderderg State Park...
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Concrete Path


Timber Boardwalk


Gravel Path


Sandy Trail


Rough Trail


Undefined Trail


Prams & Strollers


Manual Wheelchair


Motorised Wheelchair


Bicycle Trail


Mountain Bike Trail


Historic Rail Trail


Dog Friendly


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


Untreated Water


Fishing Spots


Swimming Spots


Overnight Campsites


Trail Running


Horse Riding
Hike Summary
The Pyrites Creek Circuit negotiates a scenic section of the the Pyrites Creek Gorge and includes the historic Drapers Lode Antimony Mine. The Pyrete Range is a recent addition to the Lerderderg State Park. Pyrites Creek winds its way through the range before flowing into the nearby Merrimu Reservoir.
Tips
I would rate this a moderate hike during dry months when there is no water in Pyrites Creek as 5km of this trail require you to negotiate a trail along the creek or walk up the creek bed. During wet months I would rate this as a difficult hike.
Poles are useful in the creek bed, particularly after rain when the rocks will be very slippery.
The presence of Cinnamon Fungus poses a serious threat to flora and fauna of the park. This microscopic pathogen attacks plant root systems causing die-back. Patches of dead or dying vegetation can indicate the presence of the fungus and grass trees are particularly susceptible. The disease is spread through the movement of contaminated soil and gravel and there is no known cure.
Help to minimise the spread of this disease through the park by remaining on formed tracks at all times. All soil should be removed from footwear prior to entering and leaving the Park using a 70% methylated spirits/water solution and a sturdy brush.
GPX File
Max elevation: 358 m
Min elevation: 230 m
Total climbing: 371 m
Total descent: -370 m
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26 thoughts on “Pyrites Creek Circuit (14.1km)”
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Great little known “side” adventure.
I love that bridge crossing!
Cristina Almada
Count me in too if you can?
Lily Cat Kate O’c ??♀️?
Lock it in!
? Let’s find a date!
Peter Phu Brendan ?
Belinda Mardesic
Is that picture mean to entice us ha ha
Belinda I can take you there
Tim this could be a good outing.
Absolutely. I need a map. Hmmm
Emma Chapman our next hike?
Im keen if u r?
im up for it but maybe we should wait for dryer weather
Agree
Jeni Burns
Brendan Gillet
Looks mint ??
We should do one of these hikes Carrie Bloomfield! (but not in the rain)
Jacob Heston
Speak to Heath Attard ? crowy
Ryan Braybrook you should come too ??
I feel this trail is unfortunately not suitable for trail running due to the approx. 5km of rock hopping down the river bed without a defined trail. Interesting walk though.
I would have to agree with that completely.