Date: Saturday, 22 April 2023

From: Neil

Another Thousand Steps

You may know the Thousand Steps in the Dandenongs (actually 780).  There is a brand new Thousand Steps in Bacchus Marsh which is a touch over the thousand so you won't feel ripped off. Newly completed, then renovated after a massive storm, it will be developed further with a sculpture park at the top to add to the massive view back to the city and Geelong.

1014 steps I'm told.  150 metres vertical.  Current Strava records for the Up are 6:43 for men and 9:52 for women.  17:48 for me.  Very popular morning walk for locals.

The start of the Thousand Steps at Bacchus Marsh (Darley) is just one minute north of the Western Freeway from Melbourne to Ballarat.  A recommended detour for any Feral on the road, or as a day trip from Melbourne.