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Black Hill 94 routes in Crag

  • Avg. Height: 15m
  • Style: Mostly Sport
  • Approach time: 12-15 minutes
  • Favorites: 9
  • Ascents: 687

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Unique Features And Strengths:
Granite

Slabby granite tors. A mini version of the You Yangs but with shade.

Access Issues:

Forest Reserve

Approach:
Gentle 10-20 min

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:
Kid friendly Allowed New route potential No fires No camping

Areas

Map Name Style Climbs Ascents Height Grade Band Topos
1Virgin Summit Tor Crag Mostly Sport 105610m 7
2The Northern Group Crag Mostly Sport 6354617m 36
3Summit Boulders Crag All Sport 3210m
4Toucan Tor Crag All Sport 3212m
5Mushroom Rock Crag All Sport 74010m
6Hollow Rock Crag All Sport 5388m
7Ultra Violet Tor Crag All Sport 3312m

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