Craig’s Hut Walk - Victoria's High Country

Craig’s Hut Walk 

Mt Stirling
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Historic Walks
3.5 km
2 hours
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.

Perched on top of the world, Craigs Hut was built as a set for the ionic Australian movie “The Man from Snowy River”.

Venture up to the hut on the walking track starting from the Circuit Rd Picnic Area on the Circuit Rd Mt Stirling, one kilometre from the Craig's Hut 4WD vehicle track. The track is well-formed and signposted with some steep sections.

Pack a picnic for the top and soak up the sun on the best front lawn in High Country.

Please note this track is subject to seasonal closures. When covered with snow, snowshoes must be worn.

As a general guide, hiking is encouraged from October to May and snowshoeing from June to September.

For more details on track access, snowshoeing and the most up-to-date information to help you plan your trip, please contact the Mansfield Visitor Information Centre on 03 5775 7000.

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