Mt Feathertop overnight hike: 26-28 November

This is a chance to experience some magnificent scenery in Victoria’s High Country, as well as to get some quite serious exercise. It involves one night's camping on the track.

GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Hard backpacking. Previous overnight hiking experience is highly recommended and a reasonable level of fitness is essential. Walk is up and down a long, steep track (1,100m vertical drop over 11 km). 

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: While originally planned as a one-way hike, starting at Diamantina Hut near Mt Hotham, due to adverse weather conditions, this is now an out-and-back walk from Harrietville.

SATURDAY

• A strenuous 6 or 7-hour walk up Bungalow Spur brings us to Federation Hut. The hut is of relatively recent construction, and has a long-drop toilet nearby. There are spacious adjacent lawns on which to set up your tent.
• There is the option of a return excursion (3 km, 2 hours) from our campsite to the summit of Mt Feathertop, although Sunday morning may be a better window to do this.

SUNDAY

• After an optional return excursion (3 km, 2 hours) from our campsite to the summit of Mt Feathertop, we return down Bungalow Spur from our campsite to Harrietville. This section of the walk will take about 3-4 hours. 

BOOKING: By Tuesday 23rd November. To register, click on Get Tickets. The event is limited to 12 participants. Unsure if you've already booked? Click View my bookings.

COVIDSAFE CHECKLIST: Checklist 211126: Mt Feathertop overnight hike.

MEETING TIME | LOCATION: Pioneer Park, Great Alpine Road, Harrietville (first left after crossing Ovens River), at 9:30am on Saturday 27 November 2021.  

MAP REFERENCE: Melway map X922 grid G10 | Google map goo.gl/maps/fBARmsJT4h8RT3sB6.

TRAVELLING BY CAR: Melbourne to Harrietville is 340 km, 4.5 hours.

FOOD: You will need to carry all food supplies for your two days on the mountain. The leader will give you further advice regarding food after you have registered.

APPAREL | FOOTWEAR: One set of warm clothing, one set of lightweight clothing, plus a waterproof outer layer (jacket and pants) are essential. Hiking boots (rather than shoes) are strongly recommended. The campsite is at 1,700m elevation, and is likely to be cold, particularly at night – but it is relatively sheltered from the wind. High winds can occur on and around the summit of Mt Feathertop, even if it is a calm day elsewhere.

LEADER: Paul W. | Email LeaderPaulW.thenomadsinc@mail.tidyhq.com if you have any questions.
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