This half day walk can also be done as an overnight hike combined in with other walks. the area around Mount Cobbler has been impacted by the recent fires so I would certainly advise checking if the area is open before planning this one for Easter. Follow this track for approximately 4km and you will reach Lake Cobbler and your camping ground for the night. As an aside note, the Parks Vic person I spoke to also did not know that this circuit loop/hike existed as it was not on their map, That’s a shame they couldn’t give you more info on the road. The track follows an old snig track but somewhere branches off and becomes a walking track – not sure where because we missed the turn-off. I note that its a walk you made up. During winter, vehicles are not permitted to go any further than TBJ, and all 2-wheel drives must carry chains when travelling to this point.
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Region: North-East Victoria I still haven’t made the Razor – Viking though. Thinking about doing a trip there next weekend. We made the lake by mid-afternoon and set up camp. Turn left onto Little Cobbler Road and after around 800m you will reach the junction of Cobbler Lake Track. Hi, we are thinking about doing this but starting and ending from Lake Cobbler. Grade: Easy hi all has anyone driven in to Lake Cobbler this winter? Please see our. King Hut: Camping area on the King River Track (4WD only). I have updated the description as per your suggestion.
The roads beyond TBJ open from Melbourne Cup weekend (first or second week of November). Park: Alpine National Park Figuring that if we pushed on we must eventually hit the track that crosses the plateau we continued. A beautiful walk with amazing views from the top of Mt Cobbler. Select items to indicate features found along the trail. I did it from the lake up the top then back to check out the fall.
Just have to work out a date. I dont know of any good maps other than the topo maps by SV Maps. Deer control (ground shooting) is being undertaken in parts of the park, to protect native species impacted by bushfires. View the list of 2020 seasonal road closures for details and check the corresponding map numbers with the seasonal road closure 2020 index map for locations of the closures or visit the seasonal road closures page for more information.
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Pass Speculation Road and keep heading south for another 450m and you will reach Muesli Spur Track on your right. A few of us are interested in doing this hike… I think majority are new to overnight hiking… Will it be suitable for not so experienced hikers? The dramatic 4WD-access route follows the King River Track for 7 km from the junction with Speculation Rd, which is itself reached via a turn-off on Circuit Rd about 6 km east of the Craig’s Hut turn-off. Your email address will not be published. If you have any stories, updates or corrections, please let us know by commenting below. Length (km): 8 km return or 12 km circuit Not that surprised they didn’t know if the circuit loop as its one I made up. Call Parks Victoria to confirm that the road will be open as fallen trees may also cause road closure. Select your state I’m interested in doing this hike. A 4WD is required to drive any further. Select Grade I would recommend the high country maps by SV Maps. Select Duration
The overnight campsite can be found on an open saddle at the junction of the Mount Cobbler Walking Track and a foot trail heading north-south at the top of the plateau.
Ian from Alexandra, Victoria, describes his four attempts at reaching the summit of Mount Cobbler in the Alpine National Park. Phone 13 1963 © Parks Victoria. If you were to omit the lake circuit and hike up Muesli Spur (the goat track) then head directly to Mount Cobbler, the return hike, along the same route, would be approximately 20Km. Greg’s nephew, however, wasn’t convinced and began to worry. From here the impressive Crosscut Saw leads to Mount Speculation and Mt Cobbler. A further lesson had been learnt – crows will eat pasta.eval(ez_write_tag([[250,250],'bushwalkingblog_com_au-medrectangle-4','ezslot_6',129,'0','0'])); My third attempt was with my son. This website has been built one guy who is passionate about the outdoors.
From Lake Cobbler there is a walking track to the nearby Dandongadale Falls, which drops 255 metres (837 ft) from the plateau and is the highest waterfall in Victoria.
Nicole Walsh you had better send me your schedule then so I can plan better. Turn right at the junction and follow the Stirling Circuit Road (2WD) for a further 16.5km where you will find Speculation Road (possible 4WD) on your right. Our hike to the summit started well. Entry requirements apply for parks and reserves that are usually dog prohibited, such as national parks.
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I have a reasonable level fitness, climbed Mt Feathertop and back via Bungalow Spur in one day Thanks for any advice, great photos. Once youve passed through the gates, turn left into Stirling Road (2WD) and keep going until you reach Telephone Box Junction (TBJ). Took off up the Muesli Spur, which was not well sign-posted at the Speculation Track. Park: Alpine National Park
From Mansfield, travel along Mt Buller Road for approximately 32km until you reach the toll gate at Mirimbah (you will need to pay an entry fee during winter).
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The plan was to drive to Mt Speculation and walk from there but the Kingswood wasn’t going any further than King River. Select State Car Access: From Whitfield, head south-east through Cheshunt to the Upper Rose River Road, about 17km from Whitfield. Epic WalksFull DayHalf DayLong DistanceMulti DayOvernightShort Walk, Grade Hi – can someone please confirm if the Speculation Road section after turning off Circuit Rd is flat and 2WD doable or 4WD only. The next hour or so was spent blindly bashing through scrub before retreating to the road. A vote was taken and as I was supposed to pack the food it was decided that I would head back to Mansfield for supplies. From memory, they cover this area.
The high ridges that stretch from The Bluff to Mt Howitt sit to the south and east of Mt Buller ski resort in north east Victoria. 000-5km006-10km011-15km016-25km026-50km051-100km100km +, Duration From here the impressive Crosscut Saw leads north to Mount Speculation and more forested plateau country to Mt Cobbler. Mount Cobbler is a peak in the Alpine National Park, on the northern edge of the Cobbler Plateau. Greg and the boys had gone for a bit of a walk and a murder of crows had taken advantage of the situation to invade the remaining tucker. From Lake Cobbler yes please (& if dates ok with work travel schedule). Length (km): 25 km
Is this the my cobbler hike you and Julie have talked about doing again Darren? Mount Cobbler is a mountain located in the Alpine National Park to the east of Mansfield in north-eastern Victoria, Australia.
Some of it looks like its on track with other bits requiring navigation? The Mt Cobbler walking track is a relatively steep track suitable for physically fit walkers. Call the National Park to confirm that the road will be open as fallen trees may also cause road closure.”.
Region: North-East Victoria It seemed like a summit to me so, while Greg continued on alone, I stopped and considered what I heard learnt on my first ever bushwalk – a shortcut can waste a lot of time, and some mountain summits aren’t real. is the track easy to follow? Some roads in this park are subject to seasonal road closures.
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And this time I climbed the real summit. Mt Cobbler Walking Track (Alpine National Park). if(typeof wppas_ga != 'undefined'){wppas_ga('send', 'event', 'wpproads banner statistics', 'impressions', 'banner: tentworld-50369',{nonInteraction: true});}if(typeof wppas_ga != 'undefined'){wppas_ga('send', 'event', 'wpproads adzone statistics', 'impressions', 'adzone: affiliate-banners-50358',{nonInteraction: true});}if(typeof wppas_ga != 'undefined'){wppas_ga('send', 'event', 'wpproads advertiser statistics', 'impressions', 'advertiser: trail-hiking-3065',{nonInteraction: true});}if(typeof wppas_ga != 'undefined'){wppas_ga('send', 'event', 'wpproads banner statistics', 'impressions', 'banner: google-adsense-bottom-ad-15965',{nonInteraction: true});}if(typeof wppas_ga != 'undefined'){wppas_ga('send', 'event', 'wpproads adzone statistics', 'impressions', 'adzone: google-adsense-bottom-ad-15964',{nonInteraction: true});}if(typeof wppas_ga != 'undefined'){wppas_ga('send', 'event', 'wpproads advertiser statistics', 'impressions', 'advertiser: trail-hiking-3065',{nonInteraction: true});}. The road bash up The Staircase was tiring and getting to the summit of Cobbler to find it wasn’t really the summit but a false summit was too much. You can access them here: https://www.trailhiking.com.au/?pasID=NDE3NA==&pasZONE=NDE3MQ==, Hi Darren. It’s a good idea to check this page ahead of your visit for any updates. Finally is there a good map that we can use? The ridge and valley country of the Bluff & Howitt area sits to the south and east of Mt Buller ski resort.
The Mount Cobbler Plateau Circuit hike commences at the junction of Speculation Road and King Basin Road and follows Speculation Road through numerous gullies before reaching the plateau and a trail junction. Hi Patrick.
My first bushwalking attempt at Mt Cobbler was around 1985 and I had never been hiking in my life.
Mt Cobbler became the next target and Greg knew a shortcut. It’s an awesome hike and will definitely be doing this one again this year. Grade 1 (Accessible)Grade 2 (Easy)Grade 3 (Moderate)Grade 4 (Hard)Grade 5 (Difficult). By using our site you accept that we use and share cookies and similar technologies with certain approved third parties. Mt Cobbler and The Bluff access.
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Greg, my bushwalking partner, talked me into a trip to the Razor–Viking.
From Lake Cobbler, follow the Mount Cobbler Walking Track west for approximately 3km to a trail junction. Mount Cobbler Plateau Circuit is a 28.6km, grade 4 circuit hike that is located in the Alpine National Park, Victoria. It was hot and the track steeper than I remembered.
Thanks Trail hiking, Sleeping Mat Western Australia Multi Day Hikes Trip Reports Photography iconic hikes Food New South Wales Accessible Hikes Poles GPS Planning Cooking bushwalking Boots Kids Chairs Hiking Tips lovehiking trailhiking letsgohiking South Australia First Aid Short Walks Clothing Northern Territory Safety Insurance Leave No Trace Gloves hikingadventures Day Hikes Packs ACT Maps Hiking News Skills hiking Ice Axes walking Navigation epic hikes Victoria Gear hikinglife Socks Water Queensland Walks adventure Jackets outdoors Leading Hikes Tents Overnight Hikes, State Has anyone done this recently? Closest Town: Whitfield Hi Angela. The link to the maps posted in 2017 doesn’t work anymore (www.trailhiking.com.au/?pasID=NDE3NA==&pasZONE=NDE3MQ==). We set up camp at King River and dinner preparations began then quickly stopped when we realised most of the food was still in the fridge at home. Ingrid Bishop I need to go back, minus the ITB injury ?? So yes, this is possible to do in one day. Lake Cobbler is about 30km along this rough track. I’m not sure if lake cobbler is accessible via 2wd but if you have a 4wd you will be fine.
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