Dowey Spur - Ada Tree Circuit Yarra State Forest

This week, we'll go find some big trees!!

Beginning at Dowey Spur rd, we'll follow a section of the 'Walk into History' (VHC) track that runs through State Forest in vicinity of Powelltown.

This 12km walk follows a disused tramline from the early 1900s, and runs through many fern gullies (leeches?) and atypical Mountain Ash Forest. We continue past two old mill sites towards the Tall Trees Reserve - home of the some of the largest trees in the state, including the magnificent Ada Tree. We'll complete a lollipop circuit back to our vehicles via Federal Mill site.

This is a relatively flat track - a few undulations. There is a small creek crossing across logs requiring a bit of balance- the logs are in the water... Weather maybe varied too- it's rainforest, it's winter, and has become quite damp and muddy! A superb time of year to visit this forest type, but bring some dry footwear for the trip home! Too, drive with caution on wet gravel roads....

Following, we'll head to Cunningham's Hotel in Yarra Junction for lunch...

NB- There are no facilities at the beginning of this walk- closest are at either Powelltown or Yarra Junction.

Phone reception is not assured, so please follow directions and be punctual...