Explore Mt Glenrowan via Chick Hill, Warby Ovens National Park - Grade 3 (Medium)

The Warby Range Bushwalkers invites you to join them to explore Morgans Lookout Mt Glenrowan via Chick Hill, in the Warby Ovens National Park. This walk is part of the Try Bushwalking Month, celebrating the 90th Anniversary of Bushwalking Victoria, the peak body representing 60+ bushwalking clubs across Victoria. 

The walk takes us to Chick Hill for views towards the Alps and to Morgans Lookout at Mt Glenrowan for excellent views to the south and east.

DISTANCE:  11km return walk that will take 4-5hrs

WHO IS THIS WALK FOR?   Suitable for most ages and fitness levels.  A medium return walk, mostly along a gravel management vehicle track and bush tracks mostly with gentle ascending and descending.  There is one steep section of sealed road leading to the communications towers near the start and end of the walk.

CHILDREN AND PETS:  This walk is for adults 18 years and over, and due to the nature of the walk, we ask you to leave dogs and other pets at home.  Please contact the club directly to inquire about service animals, and any family or pet friendly walks.  

AWT GRADE: 3 (Medium) - Suitable for most ages and fitness levels.  Tracks may have short steep sections, a rough surface and many steps.  AWT Grade information. 

PACE: The pace will be determined by the attendees, generally around 3 to 4kph.  There are interest points along the route, a morning tea break at Chick Hill and lunch at Morgans Lookout, Mt Glenrowan.

TOTAL ASCENT: Starting the walk at an elevation of approx. 340m and reaching high points of approx. 410m at the communications towers, approx. 455m at Chick Hill and approx. 515m at Morgans Lookout, Mt Glenrowan before returning via mostly the same route back to approx. 340m elevation at the start of the walk.  The track is mostly undulating with gentle hills and some short steep sections.

WALK DESCRIPTION:

A medium walk of approximately 11 kilometres mostly along a gravel management vehicle track and bush tracks within an open forest of Blakely’s Redgum, Red Stringybark, a range of Box species, the Austral Grass-tree and in Spring wildflowers.  There is one steep section of sealed road leading to the communication towers near the start and end of the walk. 

MEETING POINT: Meeting at Rotary Park, cnr Swan & Evans Sts, Wangaratta at 8.15am for 8.30am departure.  Google maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ryxmqg...
We will carpool the 17km from the meeting point to our walk start point at the top of Taminick Gap.

CARPOOLING: We will meet at Rotary Park in Wangaratta, and carpool from there.  Carpool cost $3.50 per passenger, payable in cash to driver.   

PHONE SIGNAL: Close to Glenrowan and freeway, phone signal available subject to your provider.

TOILETS: At Rotary Park,Wangaratta (meeting point).  No toilet facilities during the walk.  Plenty of bush for a bush pee.

WHAT TO BRING

Mandatory:

• Emergency contact form with medical info.  Download this form here, or get one from the leader on the day.
• 2L water
• Backpack
• Rain jacket 
• Personal first aid kit (your health is your responsibility)
  
• Sun hat/sunscreen

Recommended:

• Morning tea/snack and lunch
• Thermos for hot drinks
• Bug spray
• Hiking poles

LEADER: Jeanette, 0417 546 974. Leader will contact participants in the week prior to the walk. 

EXTRA INFORMATION: Please contact the leader directly if you have any queries.  

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK:  When registering for this event, we ask that you view and agree to our Acknowledgement of Risk.

ABOUT OUR CLUB: The Warby Range Bushwalkers Club is based in Wangaratta, Northeast Victoria.  A fun and friendly way to keep fit, meet new people, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Northeast Victoria and other locations throughout Australia.  The Club is open to anyone and everyone who enjoys fun, fitness and friendship.  Our membership ranges from young professionals, to families, and energetic retirees, with walks to suit all ages and capabilities. Visit our website.

PRIVACY:  

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You can view the BWV Privacy Policy on our website.

Inclusion in Photographs

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