Test Accordion Layout -Johns Hill

Walk Description

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.


The total distance is 12.5 km with approx ascent/descent 532 meters.

Meet at Hermons Saddle Reserve, Melway Map 124, C11. at 8.45 for 9.00am start straight up a steep dirt road.

trekking poles, morning tea, lunch, water.

For carpooling meet at Meeting Place Map location (see below) at 8:30am.  Approx carpool cost $ 15.


GPS Track Details
Track length: 13.23 km
Total ascent: 532 m
Total descent: 543 m
Categories: Walk
Uploaded by: Marg King

Activity Date Monday 01 Dec 2025
Categories WALK, Medium

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