St James - Peters Loop
Track category
Tramping track
Mountain bike - Intermediate
Time:
5 hr (walking time)
Distance:
15 km
Description
Map ST James Conservation Area
Note: all times given are walking times only.
From St James Homestead, follow Peters Valley Track to the junction with Edwards Valley Track.
Follow Edwards Track to Tophouse Road and then along the road back to St James Homestead for an easy 15-km loop.
C9. St James Homestead to junction of Peters and Edwards tracks - 2 hr 30 min / 7 km
C10. Peters -Edwards track junction to Tophouse Road - 1 hr 30 min / 4.2 km
Tophouse Rd to St James Homestead - 1 hr / 3.4 km
Getting there
From Hanmer Springs take Clarence Valley Road over Jacks Pass to connect with Tophouse Road (about 13km from Hanmer Springs). This road follows the eastern boundary of St James Conservation Area.
Plan and prepare
Your safety is your responsibility
While access into St James is relatively easy, this remains a remote back country area. There is no cell phone coverage. Before your trip ensure you have:
- Checked the latest forecast
- Left your intentions with someone
- A PLB (personal locator beacon) or mountain radio
- Enough warm clothing to spend the night out if you have to.