Explore Hikes & Trails Along the Great River Road

The Great River Road is great for drivers, but it’s great for walkers too

Whether you’re a casual walker or an experienced hiker, the Great River Road offers a plenitude of wonderful trails, tracks and bushwalks – many through pristine National and State Parks. From easy-access lookout walks and town strolls, to short and sharp hikes to mountain summits, to long and fulfilling treks into Man from Snowy River country – take a breath and take it all in your stride!

Walking and hiking near the Great River Road

Start with gentle options like the Bellbridge Foreshore Walk which offers stunning views of Lake Hume and the surrounding countryside, or take a short stroll to the Grany Scout Hut for a unique find. For those seeking something more adventurous, the Granya Falls Walk or the Mt Granya Summit – Lyrebird Loop Nature Trail are must-dos, rewarding hikers with spectacular forest scenery and waterfalls.

The Burrowa-Pine Mountain National Park is a highlight for committed hikers, with trails like the Pine Mountain Walking Track offering challenging terrain and breathtaking views. For a more leisurely experience, the Rocky Knob Walk or the Lookouts Walking Track provide equally impressive vistas without the need for strenuous effort.

For township walks, the Tintaldra or Towong trails are great choices, combining history with picturesque surroundings, and the Walwa to Jingellic shared pathway is popular with the locals. If you’re in Corryong, the Corryong Circuit Trail and Playle's Hill Lookout Walk are fantastic ways to enjoy the area’s charm and scenery.

For those wanting epic summit views, head to the Mount Mittamatite Summit and Tower Loop, or the Flaggy Creek Gorge Walking Track. Whether you’re after short strolls or serious hikes, the Upper Murray and Lake Hume regions have something for everyone.