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Dogs allowed
No booking required
No fees payable
Walking
4WD only
Facilities available
About this walk
This short loop walk descends into The Channel on Avon River, a magnificent gorge carved out by the river through history.
The steep sides of the gorge are covered in shady casuarinas and other native vegetation. Rugged cliff face meets the riverbed, creating a system of pools and rapids that provide important habitat for aquatic life.
The walk down is steep with several stairs, but the return loop provides a more gradual walk back up to the trail head.
Photo gallery
![A view of the Channels Gorge](https://www.exploreoutdoors.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0019/520273/varieties/image_gallery_thumb.jpg)
- The Channels Gorge was carved out over millenia
![A view of the Channel Gorge with casuarina trees on either side](https://www.exploreoutdoors.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0020/520274/varieties/image_gallery_thumb.jpg)
- Casuarina trees flank the gorge and river
![A view of the Channel Gorge with rocks in the foreground](https://www.exploreoutdoors.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0021/520275/varieties/image_gallery_thumb.jpg)
- The walk down is steep but the return loop is more gradual
How to get there
Page last updated: 31/10/23