Keppel Lookout and Steavenson Falls Circuit
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 7.2 mi
- Elevation gain
- 1,526 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 1,526 ft
- Max elevation
- 2,912 ft
- TrailRank
-
74
4.3
- Min elevation
- 2,912 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Moving time
- 2 hours 58 minutes
- Time
- 3 hours 45 minutes
- Coordinates
- 2046
- Uploaded
- August 30, 2019
- Recorded
- August 2019
near Marysville, Victoria (Australia)
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Itinerary description
Climb up through stringybark and mountain ash forest to four of Marysville's best lookouts for spectacular views across Marysville, the Cathedral Range State Park and Steavenson Falls.
The most challenging trail in the area, the Keppel Lookout Trail is fairly uneven and steep in places. Wear sturdy footwear and carry water and snacks.
Start the trail from the car park on Falls Road. Follow the trail across Robertson Gully before climbing up to Keppel Lookout, around the ridge passing Oxlee and De La Rue lookouts, and to the top of Steavenson Falls. Descend to the base of Steavenson Falls and follow the Tree Fern Gully Trail.
Note: the car park on Falls Road can also be accessed by walking two kilometres along the Tree Fern Gully Trail from Marysville.
Distance: 11km loop
Duration: 3–4 hours
Grade: Level 3; very steep, formed track
Start: Car park on Falls Road
Finish: Car park on Falls Road
Nearby: Marysville
The most challenging trail in the area, the Keppel Lookout Trail is fairly uneven and steep in places. Wear sturdy footwear and carry water and snacks.
Start the trail from the car park on Falls Road. Follow the trail across Robertson Gully before climbing up to Keppel Lookout, around the ridge passing Oxlee and De La Rue lookouts, and to the top of Steavenson Falls. Descend to the base of Steavenson Falls and follow the Tree Fern Gully Trail.
Note: the car park on Falls Road can also be accessed by walking two kilometres along the Tree Fern Gully Trail from Marysville.
Distance: 11km loop
Duration: 3–4 hours
Grade: Level 3; very steep, formed track
Start: Car park on Falls Road
Finish: Car park on Falls Road
Nearby: Marysville
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Great hike and an amazing view. Make sure you wear good shoes.
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We did anti clockwise, it was a good challenging hike. bit of flies and need a repellent.
no snakes found!
scenery is worth for the effort. enjoyed peaceful time in the wood.