Black Valley Walk

Black Valley Walk is an 800 m one-way path (about 0.5 mi) from Kerr Bay Campsite toward St Arnaud, taking around 30 minutes. It follows Black Valley Stream through beech forest beside SH63. This is a short connector rather than a loop; walk back the same way if you need to return to the campsite. Several village-side access points connect with town, so follow local signs if you need a particular exit.

The path stays close to Black Valley Stream. In places, the stream has cut steep banks through a jumble of rocks and sand left by past glaciers. The route is described as easy, but it is not wheelchair-friendly; detailed surface and grade information is limited.

Some beech trunks have metal bands around them. They stop possums climbing up to the canopy, where they would eat the beech mistletoe. The bands are a visible reminder that this short village walk passes through an actively protected forest.

Start from Kerr Bay Campsite on Kerr Bay Road, then continue toward the village or retrace the walk to the lake. The village exits are described in several ways, so check the signs if you are aiming for a particular street. Dogs are not allowed on the track.