Leora & Sam's Midi Special!

Hermons Saddle

Leora & Sam's Midi Special!

Hermons Saddle

2 h 55 m
11.68 km
Intermediate

Beautiful views from the ridge of Johns Hill out to the Yarra Valley and Western Port Bay

Leora & Sam's Midi Special!

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Summary

Beautiful views from the ridge of Johns Hill out to the Yarra Valley and Western Port Bay

Description

Following the quiet roads and tracks around and along Menzies Creek and back over the top of Johns Hill.

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Points of Interest

1. Johns Hill

Lovely views to the Yarra Valley to the North and to the South views of Western Port and the Mornington Peninsular.

2. Puffing Billy

Say hi and give a wave to Puffing Billy as it trundles by.

3. Telopea Steps

These steps traverse a steep section down to Menzies Creek.

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4. Avard Picnic Ground

A little picnic area to take a break with a picnic table besides Menzies Creek. May be very soggy after rain.

5. Ridge Road East Access point

If coming up from the creek look for this road and sign post. A few hundred meters up this road the walking track will start at the barrier gate.

6. Ridge Road East Reserve

The start of the conservation reserve. From here down to the bottom of the hill is quite steep in places and can be slippery after rain

7. Fork in track

Follow the track along the creek. Watch for large trees across the track, you can also take the track towards Prince St to move around any blockages. Follow Sydney Ave and Caroline Cres.

8. Blocked Track

Follow the track along the creek. Watch for large trees across the track, you can also follow Caroline Cres and Sydney Ave before taking the track down to the creek at the end of Prince St.


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