A circuit walk starting in Menzies Creek.  Take in sweeping views across pasture lands and bush, Silvan Dam and even Port Phillip and Western Port Bays on a clear day.  Walking is a combination of gravel roads, verges, forest paths, and a little bit of bitumen. There are ups and downs and we follow the pretty Menzies Creek on board walks for a time.  This walk has it all hopefully including a passing Puffing Billy. Bring poles, water, morning tea & lunch. Meet at Hermons Saddle Reserve, Melway Map 124, C11. at 8.45 for 9.00am start straight up a steep dirt road. 12.5km and quite shaded in parts.

The drive from Eltham is approx. 115 km and 1h 35 m.

This 12km W shaped circuit walk has a bit of everything, making it a real adventure walk. Starting at Square Bottle Dam, we head down Razorback track, onto Razorback North which is a narrow single file track descending steeply for approx 3km and 620mtrs to the river. This track is mossy and can be slippery in wet conditions but its stunningly beautiful and well worth the effort. We cross the river here so will need to change into river/reef shoes/sandals, phones & electronics should be put in a zip lock or waterproof bag. After crossing the river there's a short rock climb (approx 20mtrs) to a single file track that we follow for approx 2km and our 2nd river crossing where the water level is usually higher/faster so make sure your pants can role high. Now we reach the 1st big ascent up Kenworthy track, its a very steep climb but you can stop and enjoy the views as needed. Now we follow Vodka track for 3km to descend approx 400mtrs to the dry Whiskey Creek, then its our final steep climb up to Square Bottle track. Now there’s just 5 significant undulations between us and the cars over approx 4km’s. Walking poles are highly recommended and river crossing shoes are a must. Bring plenty of high energy snacks, lunch and 1.5lts of water minimum plus electrolytes.