Trip Overview
The Mt Baw Baw region receives good snowfall at this time of the year and has beautiful areas for snow-shoe walking. Mt Baw Baw occurs at an elevation of 1,566 m. Other high points in the area include Mt St Gwinear and Mt St Phillack, both higher than 1,500 m
For this trip, participants (who are working) will need to take leave on the Friday afternoon so that we can reach our campsite before dark. We will meet in the township of Erica and then drive to Mt Erica Carpark for the start of the walk.
Camping
Talbot Hut, Mt St Phillack
Itinerary and Walk Descriptions
Distance: 30 kms total
Friday 8 August: Drive to the town of Erica where we will muster, before continuing to Mt Erica Carpark. Depart Mt Erica Carpark at about 3.00 pm. Hike to Mushroom Rocks and then continue to Talbot Hut Campsite where we will stay for the night. Note that there is no longer a hut here, with only the brick chimney remaining.
Distance: 4 km; Time: 2 hours
Saturday 9 August: Hike from Talbot Hut Campsite to a campsite near Mt St Phillack (8 km). After setting up our tents, we will walk to Mt Baw Baw Village for lunch, returning to camp during the afternoon. If there is time and conditions are good, we will walk to Mt St Gwinear.
Distance: 18 km; Time 7 hours
Sunday 10 August: Side-trip to Mt St Gwinear (if we have not already done so). Return to Mt Erica Carpark.
Distance: 8 km; Time: 3 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, if you are not a Paypal member, you can use Paypal to pay by 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.
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Contact the leader using the Enquiry form, above the Booking Request.
