Melbourne Social Walks - Lake Mountain Snow Trip + Summit Hike - Moderate 5km

ABOUT THIS EVENT

Join us for our first ever SNOWCIAL WALK as we head to Lake Mountain Alpine Resort for a day of fun Snowy adventuring! 

Our Social Walks are a great way to get outside, get your body moving and make some amazing new friends along the way!

Meet our group and stay up to date with all our events here in our Facebook Group - Melbourne Social Walks

WHAT TO EXPECT

Lake Mountain Alpine Resort is one of Victoria's officially recognised Alpine Regions and turns into a wonderful Snowy Adventureland during the winter snow season. 

The resort is about 2 hours drive from Melbourne and we have organised a professional bus and driver to take us from Caulfield Railway Station to the resort and back. NOTE: There is limited spots (only 20) so book early to avoid disappointment. 

We will depart from Caufield Railway Station at 8:30am SHARP and aim to arrive at the mountain by 11:00am. Once at the Mountain we will stop briefly at the resort to allow anyone that needs to hire snow gear the chance to grab what they need and once this is done we will set off to complete the Lake Mountain Summit and Alps Lookout Loop.

The Lake Mountain Summit and Alps Lookout Loop is a 4.5km trail. It is considered a moderate trail due to the Alpine conditions and has around 200m of elevation with a few tough inclines. 

The trail should take us around 1.5-2 hours to complete depending on our pace and includes several stunning lookouts (The Marysville Lookout, The Alps Lookout, Sherlocks Lookout and the Taggerty Valley Lookout). Weather permitting we can stop and enjoy our packed lunches at the Summit. 

The plan will be to complete the hike and return to the resort by 1:45-2pm which will allow for a full hour of snow play and time to enjoy the resort facilities before we hop back on the bus for our return trip to Melbourne at 3pm - which should have us arriving back at Caufield Station between 5 and 5:30pm.

Once we return to Caulfield, we can head to Zagames Caulfield Hotel for Pub dinner (optional)

All ages and fitness levels are welcome to this event. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Transport costs and entry to the resort are NOT included in the MEET US THERE tickets. You will need to organise these things on your own and meet us at the Resort at 11:00am. Entry to the resort is $64 per car and you may be required to have snow chains on your tyres. When a snow chain (wheel chains) direction is in place, you will not be granted access to the mountain or resort if you don't have them. 

For all entry, gear hire and resort information, please visit - www.lakemountainresort.com.au

START TIME AND MEET LOCATION

MEETING LOCATION: Caulfield Railway Station Car Park (Normanby Road)

MEETING TIME: Arrive between 8:00 -8:15am SHARP to meetup and check in for an 8:30am sharp Departure (Plan to arrive early and give yourself extra time for parking and finding the group).

NOTE: Arriving on time is critical to this event getting away on time. Participants not check-in by 8:20 may be left behind and forfeit their ticket.  

PARKING: There is free parking at Caufield Station - if you are driving, make sure you allow plenty of time to search for alternative parking as the Railway Station Car Park can often be busy and even full. 

CARPOOLING: Need help finding a ride to the hike, feel free to post in the Melbourne Social Walks Facebook Group.

WHAT TO BRING

- Water (at least 2-3L)

- Snack food for the hike

- Picnic Lunch (Pack something light and easy that you can eat on the go if we are not able to stop on the hike due to weather conditions). 

- Money for pub/café afterwards (optional)

- Please bring a backpack only as there is limited storage space on the bus. You bag will have to sit on your lap or under a seat for the journey. 

WHAT TO WEAR

- Comfortable weather suitable walking shoes - Waterproof Hiking Boots is recommended. 

- Comfortable Weather Suitable Clothing - Water resistant/proof pants and jacket + thermals (be prepared for very cold weather and very cold wind chill). 

- Warm protective Hat / Beanie, Gloves and/or Neck warmer/scarf

- A change of socks may be a good idea.

FINISH

This trip will run from 8:30am to around 5:30pm for participants joining us with a transport and resort entry ticket (and from 11am - to 3pm for those meeting us on the mountain). 

Due to the very high costs of organising a bus and driver for this event, there is a strict cancellation period. No cancellations with-in 7 days of the departure. Tickets can be re-sold though. 

Can't wait to see you there!

Nathan & Dan!