Mt Stirling Summit Interpretive Loop 

Mt Stirling
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Nature Walks
12.3 km
1 day
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 Mt Stirling Summit Interpretive Loop provides fascinating insights into the history of Mt Stirling, including Cattlemens' Huts, as well as interesting information about the local flora and fauna.

The trail begins at King Saddle and traverses up to the Summit, passing through a number of different vegetation zones, returning via Bluff Spur and the Machinery Shed. Each vegetation zone is home to a unique combination of plants and animals, which have adapted to the particular climatic and geographic conditions found there. Many of the species seen along this trail exist only in the Australian Alps. As you pass through the varying vegetation zones, take time to appreciate the changing composition of trees, shrubs and grasses and keep a watchful eye out for the elusive native fauna at home up here!

Please note this track is subject to seasonal closures. When covered with snow, snowshoes must be worn. As a general guide, walking/hiking is encouraged from October to May inclusive and snowshoeing from June to September inclusive. For more information regarding access, snowshoe etiquette and the most up-to-date information to help you plan your trip, please contact Mt Buller Mt Stirling Resort Management on 5777 6077.

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