The Upper Yarra walking track is an historic track that links the summit of Mt Baw Baw to the riverside town of Warburton. The track, starting at the Mt Baw Baw ski resort firstly taking on the summit of Mt Baw Baw before meandering around several walking tracks that link up with the Australian Alpine Walking Track (AAWT). Once on the AAWT it is 9.6km  to where you reach the junction with the Upper Yarra Walking Track.

Starting near the famous Worsborough Reservoir that once fed the canals of the Dearne valley mining and industrial works, You head up the old Trans penine railway line, following the route that once carried thousands of tonnes of coal each week to to the homes of England.