- Unique Features And Strengths:
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Slabby granite tors. A mini version of the You Yangs but with shade.
- Access Issues:
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Forest Reserve
- Approach:
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Gentle
Take the Calder Hwy out of Melbourne. Get off at the Kyneton exit and head into town. Turn R onto the Edgecombe-Eppalock Rd.
Drive about 6km. When the road turns to the R turn R into Ennis Rd. Follow Ennis Rd for 750m and park at the gate and information shelter.
There are two entry points into the reserve. The ‘Front Gate’ entrance is located on the north western side of the reserve, whilst the ‘Back Gate’ is located on the south eastern side of the reserve.
‘Back Gate’ access: Calder Freeway to Kyneton exit and then right at the roundabout and take C326 Heathcote - Kyneton Rd and head towards Edgecombe. Pass Verekers Lane then turn right into Hallorans Lane. Drive to the end of the road and turn left at the T junction onto Black Hill Rd (unsealed) and follow this for 1.7km to a turnaround and gate (Back Gate). Park at the gate and enter the reserve.
Back Gate approach: From the Back Gate car park follow the trail until you hit the Circuit Track and turn right. Follow the Circuit Track until you arrive at the 1st of 2 picnic benches located near eachother. The large boulder on the left is The Monolith Boulder.
- Tags:
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Kid friendly
No fires
No camping
Areas
| Name | Style | Climbs | Ascents | Height | Grade Band | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Virgin Summit Tor Crag | Mostly Sport | 10 | 56 | 10m | 7 | |
| 2 | The Northern Group Crag | Mostly Sport | 63 | 546 | 17m | 36 | |
| 3 | Summit Boulders Crag | All Sport | 3 | 2 | 10m | ||
| 4 | Toucan Tor Crag | All Sport | 3 | 2 | 12m | ||
| 5 | Mushroom Rock Crag | All Sport | 7 | 40 | 10m | ||
| 6 | Hollow Rock Crag | All Sport | 5 | 38 | 8m | ||
| 7 | Ultra Violet Tor Crag | All Sport | 3 | 3 | 12m |




