🌿 12km Loop Hike: 1000 Steps • One Tree Hill • Ferny Creek - 673m elevation

🌿 12km Loop Hike: 1000 Steps • One Tree Hill • Ferny Creek - 673m elevation

Anzac Day walk - Join for a solid but rewarding 12km loop through lush forest, steady climbs in the Dandenong Ranges. This hike packs in a bit of everything—stairs, elevation, and peaceful walking.

📍 Distance: 12km loop
📈 Elevation Gain: ~673m
⏱️ Duration: 3 - 3.5 hours (moderate pace, including breaks)
🥾 Difficulty: Moderate to Challenging

🔥 What to Expect
We’ll kick things off with the iconic 1000 Steps climb—the toughest part early on, tackled at a steady pace. Once at the top, we move onto quieter forest trails toward One Tree Hill, a great spot to catch your breath.

From there, we loop through the beautiful Ferny Creek area, where the track softens into cool, shaded paths surrounded by lush ferns. The return leg includes some challenging hills before finishing back where we started.

🎒 What to Bring

• 1.5–2L water
• Snacks / light lunch
• Good hiking shoes (can be slippery)
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Optional: trekking poles

⚠️ Notes

• Expect a solid workout with stairs and elevation
• We’ll regroup at key points—no one left behind
• Trail may be muddy after rain

Perfect if you’re keen for a proper leg-burner with great scenery