Ascent of Mount Dandenong on 2019-03-11| Date: | Monday, March 11, 2019 | | Ascent Type: | Successful Summit Attained | | Motorized Transport to Trailhead: | Car | | Peak: | Mount Dandenong | | Location: | Australia-Victoria | | Elevation: | 2037 ft / 620 m |
Ascent Trip ReportCompleted a loop walk clockwise from Olinda through the Dandenong Ranges via Mt Dandenong.
Started at Olinda, followed Range Road westward and intended to follow Caterpillar Track. Got a bit lost before eventually finding our way to Olinda Road, and then following Dandenong Creek Track toward the mountain. Followed Channel Ten and Zig Zag Tracks to Burkes Lookout, then followed Kyeema Track past the Kyeema Memorial until turning off onto Trig Track to the summit.
Had lunch at the summit with clear views over the suburbs. Went back down Trig Track before heading into Mt Dandenong Arboretum, which was quite beautiful with various trees. Followed the Mechanics Track through Mechanics Reserve along a small creek through dense forest. Followed Falls Track to Olinda Falls and then followed the creek westward back to Falls Road. Beyond this, we took a turnoff via Bartlett Track and Predator Track before entering the northern end of the National Rhododendron Gardens, walking through the stunning Gardens southward and then entering Olinda township where we had started. |
| Summary Total Data | | Total Elevation Gain: | 3384 ft / 1030 m | | Total Elevation Loss: | 3384 ft / 1030 m | | Round-Trip Distance: | 9.3 mi / 15 km | | Quality: | 5 (on a subjective 1-10 scale) | | Route Conditions: | Road Hike, Maintained Trail | | Weather: | Pleasant, Calm, Partly Cloudy | | Ascent Statistics | | Gain on way in: | 1790 ft / 545 m | | Gain Breakdown: | Net: 196 ft / 59 m; Extra: 1594 ft / 485m | | Loss on way in: | 1594 ft / 485 m | | Distance: | 5 mi / 8 km | | Start Trailhead: | Olinda 1841 ft / 561 m | | Time: | 2 Hours 30 Minutes | | Descent Statistics | | Loss on way out: | 1790 ft / 545 m | | Loss Breakdown: | Net: 196 ft / 59 m; Extra: 1594 ft / 485m | | Gain on way out: | 1594 ft / 485 m | | Distance: | 4.3 mi / 7 km | | End Trailhead: | Olinda 1841 ft / 561 m | | Time: | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
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