Ben Nevis Track parking
Nearest Road: | Schulhofs Rd |
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Nearest Town: | Launceston |
Locality: | North East |
Latitude: | S 41° 23′ 38″ |
Longitude: | E 147° 38′ 6″ |
Elevation: | 880 m |
Road Surface: | Unsealed |
Car Park: | Side of road |
Water: | Dry |
Toilets: | None |
Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
Shelter: | None |
Picnic Table: | No table |
1 walk from Ben Nevis Track parking
Caution
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Ben Nevis Summit Walk
Goal: | Ben Nevis summit |
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Grade: | Some steep |
Type: | Retrace route |
One-way distance: | 3,200 m |
Return distance: | 6,400 m |
Comment: | From Telopea Rd, walk up old 4WD track (Schulhoffs Rd) to NW. Veer left into Ben Nevis Track after 1km following tags. In places hard to find. Return. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 42, Number 15, 15 - Ben Nevis summit
4 hours retrace route
“This is a high altitude walk subject to mist and cold.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 42, Number 15, 15 - Ben Nevis summit
4 hours retrace route
“A steep climb to a lovely plateau.â€
Cowirrie Commentary, Cowirrie, Number 22, Walking up Ben Nevis, Tasmania
5 hours retrace route
“A rough walking track.â€