One Way
Historic Walks
Grade 3
24 km
2 days
Grade 1: No bushwalking experience required. Flat even surface with no steps or steep sections. Suitable for wheelchair users who have someone to assist them. Walks no greater than 5km.
Grade 2: No bushwalking experience required. The track is hardened or compacted surface and may have a gentle hill section or sections and occasional steps. Walks no greater than 10km.
Grade 3: Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may have short steep hill sections a rough surface and many steps. Walks up to 20km.
Grade 4: Bushwalking experience recommended. Tracks may be long, rough and very steep. Directional signage may be limited.
Grade 5: Very experienced bushwalkers with specialised skills, including navigation and emergency first aid. Tracks are likely to be very rough, very steep and unmarked. Walks may be more than 20km.
The trail follows the forests and meandering course of the Jamieson River, linking Granny's Flat Camping Reserve to Mitchell's Flat, and is considered an easy to moderate walk.
Jamieson River, which acts as the centrepiece of this walk, not only provides a serene and spectacular setting, but is also renowned for its high quality mountain fishing. Along the bridle track there are two sites of historical significance - the remnants of the Quicksilver mercury mine and the dwellings of the pioneer Hoskins and Mitchell families at Mitchell's Flat.
Note: Granny's Flat is subject to seasonal closures from June - October 31.
...