Mt Stirling Summit loop, 15km, grade 4, snowshoe backpacking
Distance – 15km loop
Grade – 4
Mansfield to Telephone box junction, leave cars
- From TBJ, walk along the upper right section of the Circuit Road, turning left into Baldy Loop then right up Bluff Spur Trail to Bluff Spur Hut
- From the Hut continue through the intersection of the trail keeping South Summit trail to your right, and West Summit Road to your left
- At the Howqua Gap track turn left along the unsealed road past the Stirling Summit.
Optional at this point – Summit Side Trip
- Take the short, steep walk to the 1749m summit, and return the way you came
- At the Clear Hills track intersection turn left through the gate to GGS Hut, joining the Stirling Trail
- Before the Cricket Pitch turn left onto Weather Station Ramble, then continue on Upper Baldy Trail past the Machinery Shed
- At the intersection of Upper Baldy Trail and Baldy Loop, continue on Upper Baldy Trail
- After the Practice Slope turn left at the Circuit Road intersection
- Return to Telephone Box Junction
Facilities - Tank, Pot Belly Heater,Toilet, Good mobile phone reception
Be prepared with:
Overnight camp
Mandatory Gear for overnight camping- Season 3-4 tent, sleeping bag please have the correct comfort zone rating for winter conditions, mat for Alpine conditions, Food, cooking gear
Water/Food
Walkers must be self-sufficient with
food, water, first aid and camping gear,
Mandatory gear - for Alpine hiking – head light, thermal top, sun hat, beanie, gloves, map, space blanket, personal first aid, water purification tablets, whistle
The club has 3 sets of snow shoes for use, please contact event leader if you wish to use a pair.
Mobile phone (reception in some areas)
High wind days may result in falling trees.
https://mvb.org.au/index.php/risk-management/event-management