Smoko Road parking at Mother Cummings Rivulet
| Nearest Road: | Smoko Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Meander |
| Locality: | Central Highlands |
| Latitude: | S 41° 41′ 55″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 32′ 37″ |
| Elevation: | 600 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Forestry Tasmania |
| Road Surface: | Narrow unsealed |
| Car Park: | Rough |
| Water: | Stream |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | The bridge is missing. Walk across stream only if safe, and if forecast has been obtained, as if cut off, it is difficult to get back. Note that there is a track north from car park as an alternative |
8 walks from Smoko Road parking at Mother Cummings Rivulet
Chasm Falls Walk, via Middle and Lower Chasm Falls
| Goal: | Chasm Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,625 m |
| Return distance: | 5,250 m |
| Comment: | Cross rivulet if it is safe to do so (no bridge). Follow 4WD track then signs to falls. Return same way. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 2008, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 106, Number 47, 47 - Chasm Falls
2 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“This track climbs to a high point, then contours round the valley, close to the top of the hill…”
2015, Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Chasm Falls - Meander State Forest
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“… the first part of the journey involving crossing the river by foot.”
2015, Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Middle Chasm Falls - Meander State Forest
0 minutes retrace route
“… the version on the track is marked with ribbon tied to trees to guide you.”
2015, Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Lower Chasm Falls - Meander State Forest
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“The track is overgrown in places…”
Cowirrie - report from recent visit, Cowirrie, Ironstone Track - 17 Dec 17
“'Track closed' sign only applies at Chasm Falls where log crossing has gone. No access further”
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Chasm Falls 2017-12-16
“Video of Chasm Falls (including Lower and Middle Falls)”
Stephen Greig, 2019, Updates from Stephen G, Chasm Falls Track
“The track to Chasm Falls still displays a CLOSED sign as of early April 2019”
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Dell Track Circuit via Cleft Rock Track
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| Goal: | Intersection of Dell Track and Upper Stone Hut Track |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Challenging |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 8,500 m |
| Comment: | Smoko Track to Dell Track. At Cleft Rock Track, head downhill to Meander Falls car park for pick up. |
References
2009-2016, Tastracks - A comprehensive Guide to Tasmanian walking tracks, Dell track
“… follows below escarpment linking Ironstone Track, Stone Hut Track and Cleft Rock track.”
Stephen Greig, 2019, Updates from Stephen G, Chasm Falls Track
“The track to Chasm Falls still displays a CLOSED sign as of early April 2019”
Cowirrie - report from recent visit, Cowirrie, Ironstone Track - 17 Dec 17
“'Track closed' sign as at Chasm Falls the log crossing has gone. No access further”
Tags
Dell Track Short Circuit via Stone Hut Track
| Goal: | Intersection of Dell Track and Lower Stone Hut Track |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Challenging |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 7,000 m |
| Comment: | Smoko Track to Dell Track. Turn downhill onto Stone Hut Track to pickup point at old quarry. |
References
2009-2016, Tastracks - A comprehensive Guide to Tasmanian walking tracks, Dell track
“… follows below escarpment linking Ironstone Track, Stone Hut Track…”
Stephen Greig, 2019, Updates from Stephen G, Chasm Falls Track
“The track to Chasm Falls still displays a CLOSED sign as of early April 2019”
Cowirrie - report from recent visit, Cowirrie, Ironstone Track - 17 Dec 17
“'Track closed' sign as at Chasm Falls the log crossing has gone. No access further”
Tags
Lower Chasm Falls walk
| Goal: | Lower Chasm Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,000 m |
| Return distance: | 4,000 m |
| Comment: | Cross rivulet if it is safe to do so (no bridge). Follow 4WD track then signs to falls. Return same way. |
References
2015, Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Lower Chasm Falls - Meander State Forest
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“The track is overgrown in places…”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 2008, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 106, Number 47, 47 - Chasm Falls
2 hours 30 minutes retrace route
Cowirrie - report from recent visit, Cowirrie, Ironstone Track - 17 Dec 17
“'Track closed' sign - only applies at Chasm Falls where log crossing has gone. No access further”
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Chasm Falls 2017-12-16
“Video of Chasm Falls (including Lower and Middle Falls)”
Stephen Greig, 2019, Updates from Stephen G, Chasm Falls Track
“The track to Chasm Falls still displays a CLOSED sign as of early April 2019”
Tags
Middle Chasm Falls walk, via Lower Chasm Falls
| Goal: | Middle Chasm Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,500 m |
| Return distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | Cross rivulet if it is safe to do so (no bridge). Follow 4WD track then signs to falls. Return same way. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 2008, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, 326 Murray St, Hobart, 7000, Page 106, Number 47, 47 - Chasm Falls
2 hours 30 minutes retrace route
2015, Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Middle Chasm Falls - Meander State Forest
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“… the iversion on the track is marked with ribbon tied to trees to guide you.”
2015, Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Lower Chasm Falls - Meander State Forest
1 hour 30 minutes retrace route
“The track is overgrown in places…”
Cowirrie - report from recent visit, Cowirrie, Ironstone Track - 17 Dec 17
“'Track closed' sign - only applies at Chasm Falls where log crossing has gone. No access further”
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Chasm Falls 2017-12-16
“Video of Chasm Falls (including Lower and Middle Falls)”
Stephen Greig, 2019, Updates from Stephen G, Chasm Falls Track
“The track to Chasm Falls still displays a CLOSED sign as of early April 2019”
Tags
Mother Cummings Head walk
| Goal: | Mother Cummings Head summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Long climb |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 4,000 m |
| Return distance: | 8,000 m |
| Comment: | Cross rivulet if safe to do so. Follow 4WD track to clearing, and then find track north to Smoko Falls. Continue on to Cummings Head and return. |
References
Stephen Greig, 2019, Updates from Stephen G, Motehr Cummings Head
5 hours retrace route
“Steady climbing and some boulder hopping towards summit.”
Rockmonkey Adventures, Mother Cummings Head- 19 October 2013
7 hours retrace route
“We went in via the Smoko Creek track, and that's definitely the way to go.”
Tags
Mother Cummings Rivulet Walk, eastern side
| Goal: | Bridge over Mother Cummings Rivulet |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some Very Steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,500 m |
| Return distance: | 3,000 m |
| Comment: | Tagged foot pad from car park, or uphill wheeltracks a little further east. Follow until it veers away from river. Contour west back to riverside pad |
References
2014, Cowirrie Commentary, Cowirrie, Number 5, Walking along Mother Cummings Rivulet
3 hours retrace route
Tags
Smoko Falls Walk
| Goal: | Smoko Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some Very Steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,500 m |
| Return distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | Paddle across stream. Old 4WD track. At clearing, continue north. Cross back over rivulet. Continue north till falls visible to west. Return. |
References
2015, Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Smoko Falls - Meander State Forest
3 hours retrace route
“Hiking track, moderately uphill, river crossing by foot required.”
Touring Tasmania, Smoko Falls - The Great Western Tiers
“The elusive Smoko Falls.”