Reform Hill, Myrtleford Threatened Species Mosaic Trail
Reform Hill, Myrtleford Threatened Species Mosaic Trail
A great walk for nature, art and conservation-lovers, taking in Myrtleford's latest mosaic trail. Look out for beautiful mosaic monuments to species and enjoy the best views in town from the lookout.
Summary
A great walk for nature, art and conservation-lovers, taking in Myrtleford's latest mosaic trail. Look out for beautiful mosaic monuments to species and enjoy the best views in town from the lookout.
Description
Myrtleford's fantastic new mosaic trail is located in Reform Hill State Park. The hill is a former goldmine site and the park has lots of historical information on offer. However, we were captivated by the new trail created by Myrtleford Mosaic Trail in collaboration with the Myrtleford Landcare group. .
Two local artists have pieced together recycled materials to create 13 beautiful mosaics to highlight threatened species. With the mosaics dotted along the path, there's always something to look out for and then ponder.
The flora and habitat values also vary along the trail. Look out for kangaroos and wallabies that blend into the environment.
From the path and lookout, enjoy stunning views of the Ovens Valley, Mount Buffalo and the Victorian Alps.
Start at J.A. Jones Memorial Reserve on the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail. The unpaved path has stairs and obstacles, making it unsuitable for prams and wheelchairs.
The walk does not require bushwalking experience but as you ascend to the lookout, you might feel your heartbeats rise. The walk is well worth the effort.
There are no toilet or drinking water facilities on this walk.
Check out the Myrtleford Mosaic Trail, Ovens River loop created by the same artists.
Consider making a donation to the self-funded artists in appreciation of their contribution to Myrtleford.
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Points of Interest
1. Enter Reform Hill State Forest
From Myrtle Street, start your walk up the hill.
2. Long-footed Potoroo
Find the first threatened species mosaic as you climb the stone stairs.
3. Follow the signage to the lookout
At the T intersection, take the path left.
4. The path
The path surface varies from wide gravel sections to narrow dirt paths and some stone steps.
5. Striped Legless Lizard
The mosaic artists have highlighted threatened or locally extinct species endemic to the region.
6. The path narrows
As the walk continues up hill, the vegetation changes with beautiful grasses and seasonal wildflowers growing.
7. Grasses
The walk is especially beautiful in the morning and at sunset.
8. Stony Bush-pea
The tiny monuments to threatened species have been carefully crafted out of found and re-used materials.
9. Grass trees
Look out for grass trees, in mosaic and in nature.
10. Bush stone-curlew
Another precious species mounted to rock.
11. Steps to the lookout
A sentinal barking owl welcomes walkers at the lookout entrance.
12. Reform Hill lookout
Catch your breath and take in the beautiful panoramic views of Myrtleford town, valley and surrounding Ovens Valley.
13. Mount Buffalo in the distance
The view east to Mount Buffalo and the Victorian Alps.
15. Greater Glider
A stunning animal that very few people have seen in the wild, the Greater Glider.
16. Down hill
Steps leading downhill to the end of the trail.
17. Eastern-barred Bandicoot
The final mosaic of the walk is the precious Eastern-barred Bandicoot.
18. Exit the park
The walk ends where it began, at Jones Reserve.
Features
Historical interest
Local treasures
Art and culture
Nature trail
Park / Garden
