Lysterfield Loop to Lysterfield Hill

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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	(-37.9657553,145.3023728)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Monash Freeway, M1 Turn on to Heatherton Road Off Ramp then drive for 410 m Keep left onto Heatherton Road Off Ramp and drive for another 3.6 km At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Heatherton Road, 14 and drive for another 2.7 km Keep left and drive for another 410 m Continue onto Belgrave - Hallam Road, C404 and drive for another 1.4 km Turn left onto Horswood Road and drive for another 1.1 km At roundabout, take exit 1 and drive for another 155 m At roundabout, take exit 3 and drive for another 75 m Turn right and drive for another 7 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 65 m continue straight. After another 65 m pass the "24hr Car Park" (on your right).
	After another 7 m continue straight, to head along Logan Park Track. After another 10 m head through the bicycle barrier. At the intersection of East Boundary Track & Logan Park Track continue straight, to head along Logan Park Track.
	After another 500 m (at the intersection of Logan Park Track & Lake track) continue straight, to head along Logan Park Track.
	After another 650 m (at the intersection of Logan Park Track & Mahogany Track) turn left, to head along Mahogany Track.
	After another 245 m (at the intersection of Thompson Track & Mahogany Track) turn right, to head along Thompson Track (a walking track).
	After another 580 m (at the intersection of Lamberts Track & Thompson Track) turn left, to head along Lamberts Track (a vehicle track). After another 45 m (at the intersection of Lamberts Track & Boys Farm Track) continue straight, to head along Lamberts Track. After another 540 m (at the intersection of Lamberts Track & Lake track) continue straight, to head along Lamberts Track.
	After another 165 m (at the intersection of Powells Track & Lamberts Track) continue straight, to head along Lamberts Track.
	After another 1 km (at the intersection of Wallaby Track & Glen Track) continue straight, to head along Wallaby Track. After another 670 m (at the intersection of Wallaby Track & Granite Link Trail) continue straight, to head along Wallaby Track.
	After another 810 m (at the intersection of Quarry Track & Wallaby Track) continue straight, to head along Lysterfield Hills Track. After another 630 m come to the viewpoint (15 m on your left).
	After another 470 m (at the intersection of Wallaby Track & Valley View Track) turn sharp right, to head along Valley View Track.
	After another 340 m (at the intersection of State MTB Course & Valley View Track) continue straight, to head along Valley View Track. After another 4 m (at the intersection of Valley View Track & Rock Garden Walk) continue straight, to head along Valley View Track.
	After another 380 m (at the intersection of Valley View Track & Grassy Spur Walk) continue straight, to head along Valley View Track.
	After another 215 m (at the intersection of Link Trail 1 & Valley View Track) continue straight, to head along Valley View Track. After another 325 m continue straight, to head along Valley View Track.
	After another 160 m continue straight, to head along Valley View Track.
	After another 330 m continue straight, to head along Valley View Track.
	After another 25 m continue straight, to head along Valley View Track.
	After another 90 m turn sharp left.
	After another 10 m continue straight, to head along State MTB Course.
	After another 135 m veer left.
	After another 9 m continue straight. After another 30 m continue straight.
	After another 15 m continue straight, to head along Hug Trail.
	After another 1.3 km (at the intersection of Hug Trail & Cloverdale Track) continue straight, to head along Hug Trail.
	After another 220 m turn left, to head along Hug Trail. Then cross the bridge (about 65 m long)
	After another 490 m (at the intersection of South Break & Hug Trail) turn left, to head along South Break (a vehicle track).
	After another 110 m (at the intersection of Tramline Walk & South Break) turn sharp right, to head along Tramline Walk (a walking track).
	After another 75 m (at the intersection of Lower Blair Witch Trail & Tramline Walk) continue straight, to head along Tramline Walk.
	After another 510 m (at the intersection of Casuarina track & Tramline Walk) continue straight, to head along Casuarina track (a vehicle track).
	After another 235 m (at the intersection of Casuarina track & Lake Circuit Trail) turn left, to head along Lake Circuit Trail.
	After another 165 m continue straight, to head along Lake Circuit Trail. After another 520 m cross the bridge (about 40 m long)
	After another 130 m continue straight. After another 45 m continue straight. After another 25 m pass the toilet (25 m on your right).
	After another 75 m continue straight.
	After another 60 m continue straight.
	After another 25 m veer right.
	After another 135 m continue straight. Then pass the "Visitor Centre Carpark" (on your right).
	After another 60 m continue straight.
	After another 20 m veer left.
	After another 35 m continue straight.
	After another 3 m turn left.
	After another 65 m come to the end.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Lysterfield Loop to Lysterfield Hill

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	12.9 km
Time	3 h 30 min to 6 h

Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (2/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (1/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 12.4 km from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	12.4 km	[toilet]

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Dandenong Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed
  
  Thursday 19 September
  
  15°C
  Showers developing.
  90% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers in the south, medium chance elsewhere. Winds westerly 25 to 40 km/h decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h in the evening.
  
  Friday 20 September
  
  8°C → 16°C
  Showers increasing.
  90% chance of rain
  1 → 7mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, with possible small hail in the southeast in the evening. Winds westerly 30 to 45 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 11 and 15.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:40am to 2:50pm, UV Index predicted to reach 5 [Moderate]
  
  Saturday 21 September
  
  8°C → 16°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 5mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Winds westerly 15 to 25 km/h turning northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h before dawn. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 11 and 16.
  
  Sunday 22 September
  
  10°C → 17°C
  Showers easing.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 4mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. Winds west to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 4 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 12 and 16.
  
  Monday 23 September
  
  8°C → 20°C
  Cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Winds west to northwesterly 25 to 40 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 5 and 9 with daytime temperatures reaching between 13 and 17.
  
  Tuesday 24 September
  
  11°C → 20°C
  Shower or two.
  60% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Wednesday 25 September
  
  8°C → 15°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  1 → 15mm
  
  Showers.
  
  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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