O’Shannassy Aqueduct Trail and Redwood Forest (aprox 16km) Moderate

The Cement Creek Redwood Forest is an enchanting forest in the Yarra Ranges National Park.
Its towering Coast Redwood (Sequoia sempervirens) trees, standing at up to 55 meters tall and planted closely together in uniform, make it a unique and popular place.
It’s a 16km round trip (a little over 8km each way) which will lead you along the historic open-channeled aqueduct through cool fern gullies, alongside the bubbling waters of creeks and tributaries, and across mountain ridges with spectacular views of surrounding valleys and ranges.

Please do not RSVP to any Eastern Hiking & Adventure event unless you are fully committed to attending. It is your responsibility to check the date, distance, and difficulty of the walk before RSVPing. Members who frequently withdraw at the last minute, fail to show up, arrive without being on the "going" list, or behave disrespectfully towards leaders or fellow members will be asked to leave the walk and may be removed from the group. All leaders are unpaid volunteers who invest a great deal of their own time to plan and research each walk. Their efforts deserve respect and consideration. Organisers do their best to minimise waitlists where possible, and priority will be given to reliable members who attend regularly and contribute positively to the group experience.

Directions
We will start from Yuonga Road Car Park.
Arrive early for a prompt 9am start.
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Yuonga+Road+Carpark/@-37.7451239,145.7047218,17.75z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x6b2832f9bec330f7:0x8a9c82b0a7a05272!8m2!3d-37.7452388!4d145.7038898!16s%2Fg%2F11d_pnflxq?entry=ttu

Please note there are no toilets or drinking taps along the O'Shannassy Aqueduct Trail or at the Redwoods, so come prepared. Before you start, you can stop in town at Warburton to make use of the toilet facilities.

For more information visit: https://www.parks.vic.gov.au/news/2023/08/08/00/13/another-way-to-visit-the-warburton-redwoods

Fitness Level:
A good level of fitness and the ability to maintain a good steady pace is required to complete this hike. This hike would be classified as Grade 3.

What to bring:

• 2-3 litres of water
• snacks and lunch
• proper hiking boots/shoes
• rain/wind/sun protection clothing and SPF50 sunscreen
• personal first aid kit.

DISCLAIMER
Our events may involve challenging and potentially hazardous conditions.
Eastern Hiking & Adventure organisers accept no liability for any loss, injury, or accident that may occur. You are solely responsible for your own safety. Participants are expected to take appropriate precautions, including:

• ensuring you have a suitable level of fitness and health for the specific event
• wearing appropriate clothing and footwear and keeping your equipment in good working condition
• acting responsibly and being aware of your surroundings
• following all directions given by the event leader.

Ambulance cover is strongly recommended. By RSVP’ing to this event, you acknowledge and accept these terms.