Dog-friendly hike · Melbourne · VIC

Glenfern Valley Bushlands

Natural-feeling Yarra Ranges bushland network with creek sounds, shade and enough variation to keep dogs engaged.

Upwey · VIC

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Glenfern Valley — bush walking track

Glenfern Valley — dirt trail through bush

Glenfern Valley — woodland path

Photos are indicative — check on-site signs for current access and rules.

Rules to check

Keep dogs on-leash on bush tracks unless a signed local reserve section says otherwise.
Carry water, bags and a long lead; creek crossings, mud and wildlife are common on Australian bush trails.
Avoid hot parts of the day and confirm whether adjoining national-park sections prohibit dogs.

Facilities / notes

Approx. 3-6 km of linked trails
Bushland setting
Creekside sections
Picnic tables nearby

Typically managed under: Knox / local reserve managers (verify at entry signs) — confirm current rules on the council or parklands website.

This page is a starting point, not official council advice. Rules, times and seasonal bans change without notice.