Red Hill to Mt Lyndon Loop

This trail includes the peaks Red Hill - Craigieburn and Mount Lyndon.

The trained eye can make out Porters Pass from the top of Mt Lyndon.

If you know of any public toilets near the trail start or on the route, please login and then let us know so we can update this section.

The Lake Lyndon to Coleridge road can be closed in winter. The road is narrow so make sure you park well of the road. The is space for parking on the verge at both the top and bottom hairpin turns.

27 km

27 minutes

No

Yes
Name: Brooksdale Station
Telephone: 03-318 4748

Moderate.

Make sure you start up the right ridge to Red Hill, and make sure you start down the right ridge off Mt Lyndon.

Patchy.

Thermal leggings, Long-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival bag, Cellphone, Map

None on the peaks and traverse. There are cattle on the lowlands so probably best not to drink from the stream either - at least low down.

There will be snow and ice in winter so pack micro-spikes then.

Hororata Cafe
Hororata
Very nice pies and friendly staff

Sheffield Pie Shop
Sheffield
Also very nice pies and friendly staff.