Previously, Mt Black Flora Reserve, now Dargile (Heathcote-Graytown) National Park (12,833ha).
Responsible Authority
Parks Vic
Acceptable modes of transit:
Foot, mountain bike, horseback, car
GPS coordinates & map
Lat -36.812552 Long 144.996543
Distance & duration
10.5km, 4 hours
Grading (using the Parks Vic Track and Trail Grading Manual):
Grade 3
Amenities:
The lookout has 2 picnic tables and 2 fire places
There is evidence of camping
Hazards
Limbs may fall, snakes, rough ground
Very loose stones on the steep ascent to Melville Lookout
No drinking water is available
There are multiple unsigned branching trails. Getting lost is a risk.
Restrictions
No dogs, cats, pets allowed
No firearms allowed
No drones without a permit
Trailhead & Informational Signs
There is no trailhead sign present
Directional signs / bollards or trail markers
The Melville lookout sign at the summit is damaged
There are no trail markers
Brochure (using the existing SRCMN / Strathbogie Shire format)
None available
Recommended works
Required
Improvement in trailhead and directional signs
Suggested
Development of designated car parking spaces at trailhead and base of trail up to Melville’s Lookout.
Littering and rubbish dumping clean up.
Conclusion
This is an established trail in current use. It has capacity for multi recreational use. There are several features of interest to make it worthy of promotion.
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