Risdon Brook Dam parking area
| Nearest Road: | GrassTree Hill Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Risdon |
| Locality: | Hobart |
| Latitude: | S 42° 48′ 20″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 20′ 15″ |
| Elevation: | 65 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Sealed |
| Water: | Mains tap |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | Turn off East Derwent Highway into Grass Tree Hill Rd, and then north into Risdon Brook Reservoir site. Park at sealed parking area. |
3 walks from Risdon Brook Dam parking area
Caution
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Mount Direction (South) walk plus dam circuit
| Goal: | Mount Direction (S) Summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 8,000 m |
| Comment: | The Mount Direction at Risdon Dam near Hobart. Start along west side of dam on road, then up mountain. Return on east side of dam. |
References
Di, Di's Walk a Month, Di, Page 2, Number 2016, February 2016 - Mt Direction
3 hours 30 minutes circuit retrace
“The uphill stretch was definitely mounain-like, with several rests required.â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 33, Number 5, Mount Direction
3 hours 30 minutes circuit
“Easy, but with a steep pinchâ€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 2, Number 3, Mount Direction - 19 Apr 2015
3 hours circuit retrace
“The views north from the summit are fantastic…â€
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Mt Direction Track
“A steep climb is rewarded with spectacular views…â€
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Mount Direction (South) walk to summit
| Goal: | Mount Direction (S) Summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Very Steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,500 m |
| Return distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | The Mount Direction at Risdon Dam near Hobart.Walk in on west side of dam, then up Mt Direction Track. Return same way. |
References
Di, Di's Walk a Month, Di, Page 2, Number 2016, February 2016 - Mt Direction
“The uphill stretch was definitely mounain-like, with several rests required.â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 33, Number 5, Mount Direction
“Easy, but with a steep pinchâ€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Fully revised ed., Hillside Publishing, Page 28, Number 8, 8 - Mount Direction
3 hours retrace route
“The top is marked by a magnificent old circular cairn and a small communications station.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 24, Number 6, 6 - Mount Direction
3 hours retrace route
“A short, steep but satisfying climbâ€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 2, Number 3, Mount Direction - 19 Apr 2015
“At the summit a large rock cairn and communications station can be found.â€
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Mt Direction Track
“A steep climb is rewarded with spectacular views…â€
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Risdon Brook Dam Circuit walk
| Goal: | Risdon Brook quarry |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Fairly flat |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 4,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk around dam on the access road, staying on the track closest to the water. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 18, Number 3, 3 - Risdon Brook Dam
1 hour 30 minutes circuit
“a gentle walk around the edge of the Risdon Brook Reservoir.â€
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Risdon Brook Track
“The wide track is mostly flat but undulates a little…â€