Trip Overview
Mt Bogong is the highest mountain in Victoria and also one of the most beautiful, particularly when covered in snow. During early winter, snow is not always guaranteed. However, snow-shoes may be necessary, depending on the amount of snow that falls prior to the walk.
Camping
Mountain Creek Campsite (Friday night)
Cleve Cole Memorial Hut (Saturday and Sunday nights)
Itinerary and Walk Descriptions
Distance: 42 kms
Saturday 6 June: Depart Mountain Creek Campsite at approx. 8.00 am. Commence the climb up The Staircase, and stop for lunch at Bivouac Hut. After lunch continue to the summit of Mt Bogong (1,986 m). There is an elevation gain of about 1,400 m from Mountain Creek Campsite to the summit. Continue south to Cleve Cole Memorial Hut (1,780 m).
Distance: 13 km; Time: 6-7 hours
Sunday 7 June: Walk to West Peak (1,962 m) via Mt Bogong; lunch at West Peak. Return to Cleve Cole Hut. Optional late afternoon walk to Howman Falls (4 km).
Distance: 16 km; Time: 6 hours
Monday 8 June: Cleve Cole Hut to Mountain Creek Campsite via Mt Bogong summit and The Staircase.
Distance: 13 km; Time: 5-6 hours
Transport
Transport to and from the walk location is by car. Please indicate your transport requirements and preferences on the booking request form when you book in.
If you don’t have a car, we can’t guarantee to provide you with a lift – this will depend on available drivers and their locations.
Passengers must pay the driver their share of car-pooling costs as described on the Car-pooling page. Please discuss the preferred method of payment with your driver.
Booking
Booking is required for this walk. Please indicate what similar walks you have done recently (i.e. in the past few months) to give the leader confidence that you are capable of doing this one. Refer to Walking Grades which, in conjunction with the walk description, will help you assess whether you have the required walking fitness and experience to do this walk.
The Leader will confirm your acceptance on the walk, or not, via email. The leader will provide details of where and when to meet.
Booking Fee:
Members: free. Non-members: $12.
Payment:
Non-members are required to pre-pay their booking fee by Paypal or credit/debit card.
Cancellation:
If you need to cancel, please advise the leader as soon as possible, so that someone else has the opportunity.
There will be no refunds, so please do not book unless you are fully committed to walking.
What to Bring
• All the equipment, clothing, food and water you will need for the walks and overnight stays (refer Trip details above).
Refer to our Gear Checklist page for more details, or discuss with the leader. If you are not properly equipped, the walk leader can decide not to let you participate on this walk.
Emergency Club Contact
The emergency club contact for this walk is Ken. The leader can provide you with the contact’s phone number, if you wish to pass this on to any friend/family member who may be concerned if you return late.
Safety and Ambulance Insurance
We strongly recommend that you have Ambulance cover. If conditions are hazardous, the walk may be cancelled. If any doubts at all, check your emails the night before and the morning of the event. For more details refer to Safety.
Still have questions?
Check out Joining a Walk.
Check out Weekend and extended walks.
Contact the leader using the Enquiry form, above the Booking Request.
