Cyclist riding up a gravel roads surrounded by tall native trees

Merrijig – Two Rivers Loop 

Hunt Club Hotel, 1870 Mt Buller Rd Merrijig VIC
Gravel
62.9 km
GPX File
White: First timer
Green: Beginner
Blue: Intermediate
Black: Advanced
Double Black: Expert
Smooth gravel road winding through a native forest on a sunny day
Cyclist standing over bike while descending on a gravel road through native forest
Cyclist riding on a dirt track which runs through green lush open farmland on a sunny day
Cyclist climbing up a copper coloured smooth dirt road past native bushland on a bluesky day
  1. Smooth gravel road winding through a native forest on a sunny day
  2. Cyclist standing over bike while descending on a gravel road through native forest
  3. Cyclist riding on a dirt track which runs through green lush open farmland on a sunny day
  4. Cyclist climbing up a copper coloured smooth dirt road past native bushland on a bluesky day
Embrace your sense of adventure on the expert and remote Merrijig - Two Rivers Loop, riding over a mountain pass to connect to the stunning Delatite and Howqua Rivers valleys.

This is the most challenging route in the Mansfield area. It connects the Delatite and Howqua River valleys via a long, technical climb over loose surfaces (some roads shared with 4WDs). It's a true gravel adventure marked by lengthy, arduous climbs and equally long descents on 4WD tracks with extremely variable surfaces, demanding a riders' full attention. Expert riders will be rewarded with dramatic vegetation changes, three river crossings, and breathtaking views of Timbertop and the Great Dividing Range.

Start location - Merrijig township (intersection of School Lane & Mt Buller Rd)
Finish location - Merrijig township (intersection of School Lane & Mt Buller Rd)
Route distance - 62.9km
Elevation gain - 1,556m
Water - Caters Road Picnic Area
Toilets - Carter's Mill Campground, Sheepyard Flats Camping area & Buttercup 2, 3, 4 & creek campgrounds

Note - This route is recommended for dry weather only due to the required creek crossings and high elevation, always check the weather forecast before heading out for a ride in Victoria's alps. This route is only open in the Green season from November to early May. 

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