Camel's Hump, Mount Macedon and Mount Towrong, Macedon Regional Park

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Start at the Picnic Ground precinct and take an easy flow through tall eucalyptus forest before gradually climbing towards Camel’s Hump, the highest point in the Macedon Ranges. Take in sweeping panoramic views across rolling countryside, including distant landmarks such as Hanging Rock. Continue through cool mountain forest, winding past snow gums, fern gullies, and volcanic rock formations. Follow varied trails through Macedon Regional Park, passing tranquil bushland and Sanatorium Lake before flowing back through scenic woodland to return to the Picnic Ground.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 11.15 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 6h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,985 ft
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    Descent: - 1,969 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 3,304 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,955 ft
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Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3,081 ft - Days Picnic Area (HUB)
  2. 1 : mi 1.49 - alt. 3,287 ft - Camel’s Hump
  3. 2 : mi 3.49 - alt. 3,153 ft - Left for detour to Cameron Picnic Ground
  4. 3 : mi 4.41 - alt. 3,301 ft - Mount Macedon
  5. 4 : mi 4.47 - alt. 3,291 ft - Memorial Cross straight ahead
  6. 5 : mi 7.75 - alt. 2,674 ft - Mount Towrong
  7. 6 : mi 10.01 - alt. 2,969 ft - Sanatorium Lake Picnic Ground
  8. 7 : mi 10.28 - alt. 3,091 ft - Sanatorium Lake
  9. S/E : mi 11.15 - alt. 3,084 ft - Days Picnic Area (HUB)

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