Two Mile Circuit

Starting from Ferntree Camping Ground, Raglan VIC, this walk takes you on a circuit through the eucalypt woodland of Mount Cole State Forest, crossing the Middle Creek twice. Filled with wildlife such as deers and wallabies, the forest is also home to more countless bird species. Said woodland consists of Manna Gum, Blue Gum and Messmate Stringybark trees. Once wandering through these trees were the people of the Beeripmo Balug clan of the Djab Wurrung tribe(Aboriginal). Many landmarks, tracks and walks were named after them, such as the Beeripmo Walk. You’ll also visit the Fern Tree Falls, which is a lovely waterfall amidst ferns and moss. Keep in mind that phone reception can be minimal to non-existent, so prepare accordingly. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-37.3107548,143.2403042)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Western Highway, M8 Turn on to Goulds Lane then drive for 7.2 km Keep right onto Fern Tree Waterfall Road and drive for another 2.6 km Turn right onto Fern Tree Waterfall Road and drive for another 530 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Getting started
From the southern toilets in Fern Tree Camping Area, head towards the formed dirt trail perpendicular to the toilets. Cross the said trail and veer right to join the semi-formed walking track as it leads you closer to the creek. After about 215 metres of following the creek(to your left), it will cross the creek. Keep going straight at the intersection after crossing the creek to continue along Two Mile Circuit.....

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 20 m continue straight, to head along Two Mile Circuit. Joffa's Hut (about 80 m back from the start). There is a toilet (about 25 m back from the start). This toilet is wheelchair accessible. Fern Tree Camping Area (about 15 m back from the start). After another 350 m (at the intersection of Cave Hill Circuit & Two Mile Circuit) continue straight, to head along Cave Hill Circuit.
	After another 410 m (at the intersection of Cave Hill Circuit & Two Mile Circuit) turn left, to head along Two Mile Circuit.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional but recommended side trip to Ferntree Falls. Cascading amidst fern and moss covered rocks, this lovely little waterfall will surely be worth the short trip. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 1.4 km veer left, to head along Two Mile Circuit. After another 190 m veer right, to head along Two Mile Circuit.
	After another 20 m come to the end.

An optional but recommended side trip to Ferntree Falls. Cascading amidst fern and moss covered rocks, this lovely little waterfall will surely be worth the short trip.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 140 m turn left, to head along Ferntree Falls Nature Walk.
	After another 80 m come to the end. About 15 m past the end is "Fern Tree Falls". Turn around and retrace your steps back the 220 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Two Mile Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	2.4 km
Time	1 h to 1 h 30 min

Quality of track	Clear and well formed track or trail (2/6)
Gradient	Gentle hills with occasional steps (2/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (2/6)

Some facilities on route

Camp site: There is one 8 m from the start.

Shelter: There is one -61 m back from the start.

Toilet: There is one -6 m back from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Shelter	-61 m	Joffa's Hut
Toilet	-6 m	[toilet]
Camp site	8 m	Fern Tree Camping Area

Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Ararat Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Friday 4 October
  
  Partly cloudy.
  
  Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, becoming less likely later this evening. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds west to northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h in the evening.
  
  Saturday 5 October
  
  8°C → 16°C
  Showers.
  95% chance of rain
  2 → 8mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 7 and 10 with daytime temperatures reaching around 16.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 9:20am to 3:20pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Sunday 6 October
  
  9°C → 18°C
  Shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning. Winds west to northwesterly 25 to 35 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to around 9 with daytime temperatures reaching around 18.
  
  Monday 7 October
  
  10°C → 16°C
  Showers.
  80% chance of rain
  0 → 5mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Winds northwesterly 20 to 30 km/h turning southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h during the morning then decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to around 10 with daytime temperatures reaching around 15.
  
  Tuesday 8 October
  
  4°C → 14°C
  Partly cloudy.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower near the Otways, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h tending south to southeasterly during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching around 14.
  
  Wednesday 9 October
  
  3°C → 19°C
  Sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Sunny.
  
  Thursday 10 October
  
  10°C → 21°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 2mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  7°C → 17°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Parks Victoria Alerts
  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Victoria closure website for anything that may impact on your plans.

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