Blackwood to O'Briens Crossing Loop - 22 km (Moderate)

## Grade: Moderate to Challenging

Total Elevation Gain: 614m
Distance: 22 km
Pace: Moderate (4.5km PH)
Meeting Point:Blackwood Hotel
Host Contact Number: 0401498263

A Moderate hike with a total of 614 meters elevation, so a couple of solid hills to climb and a couple of sections of overgrown track but nothing we can not handle!

We will met at the tiny and historic gold mining town of Blackwood with its wonderful gold rush era buildings that sits at the northern end of the Lerderderg State Park.

From there we will head into the park and follow the Lerderderg track and the Tunnel tracks to the well known O'Briens Crossing.
Following a break here we will then take the Byers Back Track to head back towards the town.
The track has a couple of steep sections but overall is not too challenging and is a showcase of the Lerderderg River's gold mining past. There are all manner of mines, mullock heaps and water races as well as a couple of mineral springs, and even a small lake.

Following the hike we will try the local hotel for a late lunch (Optional)

For more details on the route we are taking please see the link below.
Hike Overview (a guide only
(note: we will not start at the point indicated on this map. so please follow the location map link above)

Need a lift ? or can offer a lift to others ? - Then please use this easy carpooling site:
Car Pooling Site (seat available now)

QUESTIONS:
Feel free to message me - 0401 498263

BEING PREPARED

THINK BEFORE YOU HIKE - T.H.I.N.K
Plans change, but please keep your RSVP up to date to allow others the chance to attend.

Aim to arrive 15 minutes before the start time & let me know if you’re running late (0401 498263) .
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