High CountryVictoria’s Alpine Atlas

Wilks Creek Trail

Ride 3.8 km S of Marysville

Wilks Creek Trail is a Parks Victoria riding route in Victoria’s High Country, 3.8 km S of Marysville.

  • Mountain bike · 8.5 km return · under 1 hr · Easy
  • Horse riding · 8.5 km return · 1–4 hrs · Moderate
  • Walk · 8.5 km return · 1.5 hrs · Grade 3

An enjoyable walk through forests and past farmland with the option of lunch in Marysville at the halfway point. You may see other users on this shared trail as mountain bikes and horse riders occasionally also use this trail. A well-defined trail shared with walkers and horse riders. A mostly contoured trail but with some ups and downs which makes for an enjoyable ride to exercise the heart and mind. This circuit ride starts and ends at Andersons Mill which is about 4km south of Marysville. Andersons Mill has plenty of room for vehicles and floats but will often have other campers there as well. The campsite has 12 horse yards and room for more electric yards. It also has a water trough…

Bushwalking experience recommended · Formed track · Short steep hills · No steps · Sign posted

Getting there

The trail starts from Anderson Mill campground. To get to Anderson Mill from Marysville,head up Lyell street off the main street. Lyell Street becomes Paradise Plains Road. Continue on Paradise Plains Road, past the Marysville reservoir, and shortly after, turn right down Anderson Mill Road. Continue on for approximately 2.5km. The turnoff to Anderson Mill campground is on your left hand side and clearly sign posted

Nearby

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