Baw Baw Village to Mt St Phillack
Baw Baw Village to Mt St Phillack
A return alpine walk along well marked walking track through snow gum woodland. Views include across snow plains, back to the the Mt Baw Baw peak and into the Thompson River Valley.
Summary
A return alpine walk along well marked walking track through snow gum woodland. Views include across snow plains, back to the the Mt Baw Baw peak and into the Thompson River Valley.
Description
An intermediate half day walk that starts and ends at Baw Baw alpine village on wide cross country ski trails before branching off the Village Trail to a well marked walking track through snow gum woodland. Views include across snow plains, back to the the Mt Baw Baw peak and into the Thompson River Valley. The walk joins the Alpine Walking track near Phillack Saddle and ends at the cairn on top of Mt St Phillack. The trail continues to Mt St Gwinear and beyond for longer walks. Carry water and food and a hat in the summer. During winter the trail is snow covered and is suitable for snow shoeing for those competent in winter environment. Mt Baw Baw village has a secure day car park, public toilets as well as a cafe/restaurant for a coffee or lunch.
754 Views
Points of Interest
1. Village Central
Day car park and Baw Baw Village cafe/restaurant.
2. Base of Summit Run down Hill ski slope
Take the road or walk up the grassy ski slope
3. Intersection - Village Trail
Leave ski slope and follow trail along south side of snow plain
4. 5 Ways junction
Follow Village trail
5. McMillans Trail Junction
Foll0w Village trail
6. Phillack walking trail Intersection.
Walking track leaves X Country ski trail. Follow signs.
7. Mt St Phillack
Stone cairn at peak. Trail continues along the Alpine Walking Trail with a deviatin to Mt St Gwinear for an extended walk.
8. West Tanjil Creek
Footbridge crosses creek in snow plain valley
Features
Nature trail
