Maroondah Dam to Mount Tanglefoot Walk

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-37.6438627,145.5495761)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Maroondah Highway, 34 Turn on to Maroondah Highway, B300 then drive for 20.8 km Turn sharp right onto Lalors Road and drive for another 15 m Turn left onto Crowley Road and drive for another 1.1 km Turn right onto Maroondah Highway, B360 and drive for another 3.1 km Turn left onto McKenzie Avenue and drive for another 570 m Turn sharp left onto Henderson Loop Road and drive for another 880 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. After another 7 m continue straight. Then to find the car park. After another 70 m continue straight.
	After another 30 m (from the Maroondah Main Loop Road) veer left, to head along Maroondah Main Loop Road. After another 20 m (from the Maroondah Main Loop Road) continue straight (a footpath).
	After another 30 m continue straight.
	After another 50 m continue straight. After another 65 m pass the shelter (7 m on your right).
	After another 95 m turn left. After another 20 m pass the shelter (20 m on your right). After another 60 m pass the sign (20 m on your right).
	After another 410 m continue straight.
	After another 145 m (from the Maroondah Forest Track) continue straight.
	After another 270 m continue straight.
	After another 780 m (from the Track 17) continue straight, to head along Track 17. After another 45 m (from the Track 17) continue straight, to head along Track 17.
	After another 55 m (from the Track 17) continue straight, to head along Track 17. After another 650 m head through/around the gate.
	At the intersection of Donnellys Weir Road & Track 17 turn sharp right, to head along Donnellys Weir Road (a vehicle track).
	After another 380 m (from the Donnellys Weir Road) continue straight, to head along Donnellys Weir Road. After another 310 m cross the ford. After another 115 m continue straight.
	After another 310 m (from the Road 12) continue straight. After another 35 m pass the "Donnelly's Weir" (10 m on your right).
	After another 90 m (from the Track 12) continue straight, to head along Track 12. After another 175 m pass the toilet (20 m on your right).
	After another 600 m (from the Track 12) turn right, to head along Track 12.
	After another 160 m (at the intersection of Road 11 (Start of Bicentennial National Trail) & Track 12) continue straight (a walking track).
	After another 570 m (from the Road 11 (Start of Bicentennial National Trail)) continue straight, to head along Road 11 (Start of Bicentennial National Trail) (a vehicle track).
	After another 640 m (at the intersection of Road 11 (Start of Bicentennial National Trail) & Road 20) continue straight, to head along Road 11 (Start of Bicentennial National Trail).
	After another 690 m (from the Road 11 (Start of Bicentennial National Trail)) continue straight, to head along Road 11 (Start of Bicentennial National Trail).
	After another 100 m (from the Road 11 (Start of Bicentennial National Trail)) continue straight (a walking track).
	After another 830 m (from the Road 11 (Start of Bicentennial National Trail)) continue straight, to head along Road 11 (Start of Bicentennial National Trail) (a vehicle track).
	After another 2.8 km (at the intersection of Road 11 & Track 11) continue straight, to head along Track 11 (a walking track).
	After another 1.8 km (at the intersection of Track 11 & Road 10) continue straight, to head along Road 10 (a vehicle track).
	After another 790 m (from the Road 10) continue straight, to head along Road 10. After another 350 m head through/around the gate.
	At the intersection of Monda Road & Road 10 continue straight, to head along Monda Road (a vehicle track).
	After another 560 m (at the intersection of Monda Road & Quarry Road (Tanglefoot Loop)) turn sharp left, to head along Quarry Road (Tanglefoot Loop) (a walking track). After another 100 m head through/around the gate.
	After another 2.9 km (from the Quarry Road (Tanglefoot Loop)) continue straight, to head along Quarry Road (Tanglefoot Loop). After another 570 m cross the bridge (about 7 m long)
	After another 230 m (at the intersection of Tanglefoot Loop & Quarry Road (Tanglefoot Loop)) turn sharp right, to head along Tanglefoot Loop. After another 50 m pass the toilet (6 m on your left).
	After another 10 m (at the intersection of Tanglefoot Loop & Wirrawilla Rainforest Walk) continue straight, to head along Wirrawilla Rainforest Walk (a footpath).
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of Tanglefoot Loop & Wirrawilla Rainforest Walk) turn right, to head along Tanglefoot Loop (a walking track).
	After another 80 m (at the intersection of Myrtle Gully Circuit & Myrtle Gully Circuit (Tanglefoot Loop)) continue straight, to head along Myrtle Gully Circuit.
	After another 3.2 km (from the Myrtle Gully Circuit) veer left, to head along Myrtle Gully Circuit. After another 35 m head into the picnic table.
	After another 120 m (from the Myrtle Gully Circuit) turn right, to head along Myrtle Gully Circuit. After another 950 m come to the "Tanglefoot" (15 m on your left).
	After another 45 m (from the Myrtle Gully Circuit) turn around, to head along Myrtle Gully Circuit. About 25 m past the end is a sign. About 15 m past the end is a car park. About 25 m past the end is a toilet.
	Turn around here and retrace the main route for 22.3 km to get back to the start.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Maroondah Dam to Mount Tanglefoot Walk

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	44.7 km
Time	15 h to 2 days

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There is one 22.3 km from the start.

Shelter: There are 2 on route, on average they are 14.9 km apart with the largest gap of 44.3 km.

Toilet: There are 3 on route, on average they are 11.2 km apart with the largest gap of 22.3 km.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	275 m	[shelter]
Shelter	390 m	[shelter]
Toilet	4.2 km	[toilet]
Toilet	17.8 km	[toilet]
Camp site	22.3 km	Tanglefoot
Toilet	22.4 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Yarra Glen Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Wednesday 30 April
  
  Mostly clear.
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers near the Otways, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h.
  
  Thursday 1 May
  
  3°C → 19°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. The chance of morning frost near the Yarra Valley. Slight chance of a shower near the Otways in the early morning. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds south to southeasterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 15 and 19.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 11:00am to 1:40pm, UV Index predicted to reach 3 [Moderate]
  
  Friday 2 May
  
  2°C → 21°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  The chance of morning frost about the ranges. The chance of morning fog. Sunny afternoon. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 17 and 20.
  
  Saturday 3 May
  
  3°C → 22°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny. The chance of fog and frost near the Yarra Valley in the morning. Light winds becoming northerly 15 to 25 km/h during the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 18 and 22.
  
  Sunday 4 May
  
  5°C → 23°C
  Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Mostly sunny. Winds northerly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 19 and 23.
  
  Monday 5 May
  
  11°C → 24°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Tuesday 6 May
  
  13°C → 23°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Wednesday 7 May
  
  10°C → 22°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Parks Victoria Alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Victoria closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

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