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Is the Cathedral Range hard?

Is the Cathedral Range hard?

This extremely challenging track is suitable for very experienced bushwalkers only. It climbs north from Sugarloaf Saddle Day Visitor Area to Sugarloaf Peak, the highest point on the range and is a challenging approach.

How long is the walk at Cathedral Ranges?

Cathedral Range – Southern Circuit is a 11km, grade 4-5 circuit hike, located in Cathedral Range, Victoria. The hike should take approximately 3-4hrs to complete but can take longer due to the steep and challenging ascent. The route via Wells Cave is an ascent route only. NO NOT attempt to descend via Wells Cave.

Where is the best place to walk the Cathedral Range?

A difficult but completely rewarding day hike and rock scramble that offers some of the best views within two hours of Melbourne. The Cathedral Range State Park is notorious for its challenging day walks and rock-climbing. This tough but fantastic day walk starts at the Sugarloaf Saddle Carpark at the southern end of the park.

How big is the Cathedral Range State Park?

The Cathedral Range is a spectacular seven kilometre ridge of sharply upturned sedimentary rock. A variety of walking tracks ranging from easy to challenging offer the opportunity to explore the park’s main features and climb the peaks to enjoy views of the forests and farmland in the valley below. 2

Where is the messmate track in the Cathedral Ranges?

Messmate Track is easy to spot from Tweed Spur Road. The Messmate Track is the perfect way to warm into this circuit walk. Most of the 3 km trail is along a well worn dirt track that gradually winds its way up through the forest towards Sugarloaf Saddle visitors area.

Is the Cathedral Range State Park in Victoria protected?

Parks Victoria acknowledges the Taungurung Clans as the Traditional Owners of Cathedral Range State Park and pays our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging. All Aboriginal artefacts are protected by law and must not be removed or disturbed. Getting there

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