Beechworth to woolshed falls Grade 3, 16km

 Cascades to Woolshed Falls on AllTrails

Bring lunch and water. See views over Indigo Valley. Checkout Woolshed Falls. Inspect Redwood forest. Visit Historic Beechworth Powder Magazine. The Powder Magazine was built in 1859 and used to store large quantities of gun powder, which was used to blast open gold bearing alluvial and quartz deposits. From the Powder Museum walk down the one-way Gorge Road, past the Spring Creek Bridge and you will see the Woolshed Falls Walking track on your right. The track follows Spring Creek down into the Woolshed Valley which was home home to thousands of miners during the height of the Gold Rush in the 1850’s. Being one of the richest goldfields in Victoria, the area has many deep mine shafts on either side of the track. Please keep to the track. After an easy downhill walk you will follow the creek through the Reid’s Creek Goldfield site and then onto the Woolshed Falls passing the the deep gully created by sluice mining. You will enter Woolshed Falls through the car park area. There is a short walk to the observation deck overlooking the falls and access to the top of the falls, with rock pools and beautiful weathered rocks. Please be very careful on the rocks as they are slippery and children should not be left unsupervised in this area. Suitable, study footwear is advised. This is an interesting, easy but rocky downhill walk that is fun for kids and has the reward of a fabulous waterfall at the end. Caution: There are many mine shafts in the area and rocks are very slippery, please stay on tracks and supervise children carefully.

 GRADE 3

Suitable for most ages and fitness levels. Some bushwalking experience recommended. Track may have short steep hill sections, a rough surface and many steps. 

Day Walking

• Current Medical Information Form - LOGIN FIRST  and then it can be FOUND ON THE WEBSITE HERE 
• Water - up to 2 litres recommended for a full day walk
• Sunscreen
• Gloves and hat
• Sufficient food bearing in mind the distance and duration of the event 
• Suitable clothing and footwear - note denim pants are uncomfortable
• Wet weather waterproofs, jacket and pants
• Walking poles
• Gaiters
• Basic first aid kit including your specific medication eg asthma applicator
• Torch or headlamp for contingencies