The East Walk and Cowan Track Loop Walk is a challenging trail accessed from the O’Brien’s Day Visitor Area. This 14km, Grade 4 circuit walk follows the Lerderderg River downstream before a steep climb to the ridge provides spectacular views over the Lerderderg Gorge. Keep a lookout for Wedge-tailed Eagles or take your time to search for the rare Mountain skinks along the ridge.
This hike is for experienced and well-prepared hikers. You should understand the difficulty of this walk prior to attempting it and advise family or friend of your intention to do the walk.
Take map, adequate water and clothing for all conditions.
Prospecting, fossicking, and digging is prohibited. Penalties apply.
Picnic facilities and toilets are in the day visitor area.
Rubbish bins are not provided so please take all rubbish home with you.
Dogs not permitted.

Lerderderg State Park is in the Central fire district. Bushfire safety is a personal responsibility. For up-to-date information on bushfires in Victoria call the VicEmergency Hotline on 1800 226 226, download the VicEmergency app, or visit www.emergency.vic.gov.au. Dial 000 for police, fire, and ambulance. If your network has no signal dial 112 to access any available network.