Mount Piper Volcano Circuit and Summit - Grade 4 (medium)

The Mitchell Club invites you to join them on the Mount Piper Volcano Circuit and Summit near Broadford.  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. 

Come walk in a local landmark that has been confused by many to have been a extinct volcano, but it is in reality largely made up of sedimentary rocks riddled with quartz veins.  The conservation reserve is home to two threatened species - the Golden Sun-moth and the large and small Ant-blue Butterflies. It is also home to many bird and animal species, including the majestic Wedge Tailed Eagle.

There are two walks in the Mt Piper Conservation Reserve - the Summit Walk at 2.8 km and the Circuit Walk of 5.7 km.  Participants can choose to complete 1 walk, or both.  Please let the leader know your plans.

DISTANCE: Summit Walk 2.8km.  Circuit Walk 5.7km. Combined Walk 6.7km.  Please let the leader know which you prefer to do (in the questions/comments for the leader box on registration).

WHO IS THIS WALK FOR?  This walk is suitable for beginners wanting to start bushwalking, with some fitness, as the summit walk is steep, and requires some scrambling.

CHILDREN AND PETS:  Children under 18 are welcome if you feel they can can complete the walk comfortably, they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 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 4 (Medium): The Summit walk is Grade 4 and the Circuit walk is Grade 3.  The combined walk is Grade 4.  AWT Grade information. 

PACE: The walk will be slow and steady with breaks as required.

TOTAL ASCENT:  440m. The track becomes steeper as you near the summit and scrambling for a short distance is required.

WALK DESCRIPTION: 

There are two walks in the Mt Piper Conservation Reserve - the Summit Walk is 2.8 km which has switchbacks in the track as it becomes steeper.  As you near the the summit there is a short distance where some scrambling over rocks is required.  Once the summit is reached  you will have uninterrupted 360 degree views. The Circuit Walk is 5.7 km and this walk contours around the base of Mt Piper and crosses deep gullies and ridges.  These walks will be available as individual walks or combined into a single walk of 6.7 km.

MEETING POINT:  Meeting point is the corner of Jeffreys Lane and Mt Piper Lane where a marshal will assist with parking. 

DIRECTIONS:  Jeffreys Lane is 1.5km south  of Broadford on the Broadford Kilmore Road.  

GOOGLE MAPS:  https://www.google.com.au/maps...

CARPOOLING/PUBLIC TRANSPORT: Own transport to the meeting point.

PHONE SIGNAL:  Mobile phone coverage is available.

TOILETS:  No toilets are available in the Mt Piper Conservation Reserve, public toilets are  available in Broadford and Kilmore.

WHAT TO BRING

Mandatory:

• Emergency contact form with medical info.  Download this form here, or get one from the leader on the day.
• 1.5L water
• Backpack
• Rain jacket
• Hiking shoes/boots
• Personal first aid kit (your health is your responsibility)
  
• Sun hat/sunscreen
• Snack

Recommended:

• Hiking poles.
• Bug spray.

LEADER: John Leben  0498 243 386

EXTRA INFORMATION: Contact the leader directly with any questions about this walk.

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

ABOUT OUR CLUB: 

Mitchell Bushwalking Group is a small bushwalking group based in the Mitchell Shire.  Walks for all levels of fitness and experience are conducted.  Walks are conducted  fortnightly which are a combination of day and overnight hikes.  Visit our website.

PRIVACY:  

Your privacy is important to us. Bushwalking Victoria and its member clubs are committed to safeguarding your personal information and ensuring that your privacy is protected. The personal data we collect from you is used solely for the purpose of facilitating your participation and communicating important details about the event. 

Please note that your contact information will be shared with Activity Leaders for the purpose of organising activities. Your information will not be shared with any external parties without your consent, except where required by law, but may be used for follow-up contact regarding your participation in this event.

You can view the BWV Privacy Policy on our website.

Inclusion in Photographs

We encourage participants to take photographs during activities, which may be shared publicly through various channels such as newspapers, magazines, websites and social media.  If you do not wish to be included in any photographs, it is your responsibility to inform the photographer and take reasonable steps to avoid being captured in the images.