Upper Yarra Track – Winter Update:

Spot and I planned to finish checking out the Upper yarra Track on Sunday, but we had to defer as seasonal road closures have come into force. The gates now have all these nice new signs on them. Perhaps someone at DSE has been noting my posts. Now we have dates for the road closures May-Oct inclusive, & lovely new ‘Upper Yarra Track’ signs. These roads (40 Mile Break & Boundary) are VERY quiet (serene & beautiful) anyway, but walking them during those months will be especially delightful (if a little cold).

Spot keen to walk the Forty Mile Break behind the locked gate Upper Yarra Track

Spot keen to walk the Forty Mile Break behind the locked gate Upper Yarra Track

Many beautiful spots along the way, eg Loch Valley via Noojee
Many beautiful spots along the way, eg Loch Valley via Noojee

 

I WILL work out an alternative route to the Baw Baw Plateau for the three winter months when it could be too cold/dangerous. For example, I think one could drop down from O’Shea’s Mill just below Mushroom Rocks to Carringal (Ty