Circuit
Wilderness Walks
Grade 4
18 km
7 hours
Grade 1: No bushwalking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them. Walks no greater than 5km.
Grade 2: No bushwalking experience required. The track is hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps. Walks no greater than 10km.
Grade 3: Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections a rough surface and many steps. Walks up to 20km.
Grade 4: Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited.
Grade 5: Very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked. Walks may be more than 20km.
A moderate 11kms return trail that takes you past some stunning views.
Starts your walk at the Mt Loch Car park, north of Mount Hotham Village.
Follow the Australian Alps Walking Track along the ridge provides impressive views of Mt Hotham, Mt Feathertop and the High Plains.
You’ll pass Derrick Hut, which was built as a memorial to Charles Derrick. Then continue to Spargo’s Hut, originally built in 1930’s by Bill Spargo for his gold prospecting activities in the area.
This hut is listed on the state heritage register for its historical significance.
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