Three Thumbs track start parking
| Nearest Road: | Three Thumbs Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Orford |
| Locality: | East Coast |
| Latitude: | S 42° 36′ 29″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 52′ 42″ |
| Elevation: | 385 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Narrow unsealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Track start is on the sharp bend 500m before the picnic area. Park 100m south of bend in cut off section of forestry road. |
3 walks from Three Thumbs track start parking
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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Three Thumbs Circuit Walk via Forest Track
| Goal: | Forest Track Junction |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 3,900 m |
| Comment: | Circuit walk over three conjoined summits for wide views over the East Coast. Return by Forest Track |
References
Di, Di's Walk a Month, Di, Page 9, Number 2012, 1 Sept 2012 - Three Thumbs, Orford
2 hours circuit
“The Forest Walk route took the same amount of time as the Ridgeline Walkâ€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 108, Number 48, 48 - Three Thumbs
2 hours circuit
“A pleasant way to tackle the walk ist to along the ridge tops and return by the forest.â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 179, Number 54, Three Thumbs
1 hour 45 minutes circuit
“Coastal viewsâ€
Ingrid Roberts, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, Page 86, Number 14, The Three Thumbs
2 hours 30 minutes circuit
“Rocky bush track under tree canopy.â€
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 93, Number 48, 48 - Three Thumbs
2 hours circuit
“… each 'thumb' provides and increasingly better view than its predecessor.â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Southern Tasmania, 1st ed., John Chapman, Page 36, Number 9, Three Thumbs
2 hours circuit retrace
“Part of the track crosses shattered dolerite rocks. Take care on the loose stonesâ€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 2, Number 2, Three Thumbs Track - 24 Jun 2013
2 hours circuit
“The initial climb off the road is the steepest of the trail.â€
Tags
Three Thumbs Circuit walk via Long Gully
| Goal: | Long Gully |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 8,600 m |
| Comment: | Walking out via forestry tracks and back over The Thumbs. |
References
Denis, Hiking South East Tasmania, Three Thumbs Circuit
4 hours 6 minutes circuit
Tags
Three Thumbs Ridgeline Walk
| Goal: | Third Thumb |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 4,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk to Third Thumb along ridgeline and return via same route. |
References
Di, Di's Walk a Month, Di, Number 2012, 1 Sept 2012 - Three Thumbs, Orford
2 hours circuit
“Unfortunately the trees around the summit have grown and tend to obscure the view.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks in and around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 108, Number 48, 48 - Three Thumbs
2 hours circuit
“A pleasant way to tackle the walk ist to along the ridge tops and return by the forest.â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 179, Number 54, Three Thumbs
1 hour 45 minutes circuit
“Coastal viewsâ€
Ingrid Roberts, Best Bush, Coast and Village Walks of South East Tasmania, Woodslane Press Pty Ltd, Page 86, Number 14, The Three Thumbs
2 hours 30 minutes circuit
“Rocky bush track under tree canopy.â€
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 93, Number 48, 48 - Three Thumbs
2 hours circuit
“… each 'thumb' provides and increasingly better view than its predecessor.â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Southern Tasmania, 1st ed., John Chapman, Page 36, Number 9, Three Thumbs
2 hours circuit retrace
“Part of the track crosses shattered dolerite rocks. Take care on the loose stonesâ€
Matt Williams, Tasmania, Tasmania.com, Three Thumbs Track
“… the sharp climb to the first thumb's ridge… lasts for about 50m and is the most difficult part …â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 2, Number 2, Three Thumbs Track - 24 Jun 2013
2 hours retrace route
“The initial climb off the road is the steepest of the trail.â€