Lyrebird Loop Nature Trail, Mt Granya summit
Lyrebird Loop Nature Trail, Mt Granya summit
This short loop through open forest encircles the summit of Mt Granya. There is an attractive outlook. The area fire watch tower is situated at the very top.
Summary
This short loop through open forest encircles the summit of Mt Granya. There is an attractive outlook. The area fire watch tower is situated at the very top.
Description
This high summit space atop Mt Granya offers a view and a remote forest experience. It is in open woodland dominated by Red stringy-bark and Long-leafed box eucalypts. These and their understory are home to a wide range of bird species.
The area's fire watch tower is situated here. It is manned during summer as part of network of observation posts across the state.
Most people will manage this trail. It is quite short. The walking is fairly easy even though the track has not been engineered in any way. The ground can be uneven. Because it loops the summit there are no significant gradients.
The Lyrebird Loop is a narrow bush trail identified by trail markers. There is a directional sign at its beginning. This sign also marks the beginning (or end depending on whether you are walking up or down) of the 5km Mt Granya walking track to Cotton Tree Creek at the bottom of the mountain. Make sure you keep your eyes open for the second directional sign where the two tracks deviate.
Free camping is available. The site offers a picnic bench, fire pit, long drop toilet and tap with non potable water.
Dogs are not permitted in Mt Granya State Park.
Other walks in this region
Sandy Creek Bridge walk, Huon
Waterfall and Darbyshire Hill trestle bridges walk
Mitta Bridge to Old Tallangatta
Playles Hill Lookout walk, Corryong
Koetong "Spa" and Wildflower walk
2210 Views
Points of Interest
1. The fire watch tower
This tower is part of the state wide network of fire observation posts.
2. Trailhead sign
Lyrebird Loop Nature Trail shares a short section of the Mt Granya walking track.
3. George Creek Lookout
This small perch overlooks the valley below.
4. The view
Georges Creek valley and the ranges beyond.
5. The tracks diverge
Watch for this sign or you may end up walking a while downhill before you realise you missed it.
6. Trail markers
The trail itself can be covered with leaf litter, so a bit obscure. Follow the trail markers.
7. Public toilet
There is a long drop toilet near the picnic area.
8. Picnic table and fire pit
Free camping is allowed at the Mt Granya summit.
Features
Picnic spot
Seating available
Public toilets
Nature trail
