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: | Sustainable Timber Tasmania |
| Road Surface: | Narrow unsealed |
| Car Park: | Rough |
| Water: | Stream |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | A sturdy footbridge crosses the rivulet here now, and the road in has been given an update. |
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: | New footbridge to cross rivulet. Follow 4WD track then signs to falls. Return same way. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, 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…â€
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Chasm Falls - Meander State Forest
3 hours 25 minutes retrace route
“… the first part of the journey involving crossing the river by foot.â€
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Chasm Falls 2017-12-16
“Video of Chasm Falls (including Lower and Middle Falls)â€
Stephen Greig, Updates from Stephen G, Updates forwarded to Cowirrie, Chasm Falls Track
“The track to Chasm Falls still displays a CLOSED sign as of early April 2019â€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Ironstone Track - 17 Dec 17
“'Track closed' sign only applies at Chasm Falls where log crossing has gone. No access furtherâ€
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…â€
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.â€
Tags
Dell Track Circuit via Cleft Rock Track
| Goal: | Intersection of Dell Track and Upper Stone Hut Track |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Challenging |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 8,500 m |
| Comment: | New footbridge to cross rivulet. Smoko Track to Dell Track. At Cleft Rock Track, head downhill to Meander Falls car park for pick up. |
References
Stephen Greig, Updates from Stephen G, Updates forwarded to Cowirrie, Chasm Falls Track
“The track to Chasm Falls still displays a CLOSED sign as of early April 2019â€
Tastracks - A comprehensive Guide to Tasmanian walking tracks, Dell track
“… follows below escarpment linking Ironstone Track, Stone Hut Track and Cleft Rock track.â€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Ironstone Track - 17 Dec 17
“'Track closed' sign as at Chasm Falls the log crossing has gone. No access furtherâ€
Tags
Dell Track Short Circuit via Stone Hut Track
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| Goal: | Intersection of Dell Track and Lower Stone Hut Track |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Challenging |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 7,000 m |
| Comment: | New footbridge to cross rivulet. Smoko Track to Dell Track. Turn downhill onto Stone Hut Track to pickup point at old quarry. |
References
Stephen Greig, Updates from Stephen G, Updates forwarded to Cowirrie, Chasm Falls Track
“The track to Chasm Falls still displays a CLOSED sign as of early April 2019â€
Tastracks - A comprehensive Guide to Tasmanian walking tracks, Dell track
“… follows below escarpment linking Ironstone Track, Stone Hut Track…â€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Ironstone Track - 17 Dec 17
“'Track closed' sign as at Chasm Falls the log crossing has gone. No access furtherâ€
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: | New footbridge to cross rivulet. Follow 4WD track then signs to falls. Return same way. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 106, Number 47, 47 - Chasm Falls
2 hours 30 minutes retrace route
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Chasm Falls 2017-12-16
“Video of Chasm Falls (including Lower and Middle Falls)â€
Stephen Greig, Updates from Stephen G, Updates forwarded to Cowirrie, Chasm Falls Track
“The track to Chasm Falls still displays a CLOSED sign as of early April 2019â€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Ironstone Track - 17 Dec 17
“'Track closed' sign - only applies at Chasm Falls where log crossing has gone. No access furtherâ€
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…â€
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: | New footbridge to cross rivulet. Follow 4WD track then signs to falls. Return same way. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 106, Number 47, 47 - Chasm Falls
2 hours 30 minutes retrace route
Michael Horton, Cowirrie, Vimeo, Chasm Falls 2017-12-16
“Video of Chasm Falls (including Lower and Middle Falls)â€
Stephen Greig, Updates from Stephen G, Updates forwarded to Cowirrie, Chasm Falls Track
“The track to Chasm Falls still displays a CLOSED sign as of early April 2019â€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Ironstone Track - 17 Dec 17
“'Track closed' sign - only applies at Chasm Falls where log crossing has gone. No access furtherâ€
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…â€
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.â€
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: | New footbridge to cross rivulet. Follow 4WD track to clearing, and then find track north to Smoko Falls. Continue on to Cummings Head and return. |
References
Stephen Greig, Updates from Stephen G, Updates forwarded to Cowirrie, Motehr Cummings Head
5 hours retrace route
“Steady climbing and some boulder hopping towards summit.â€
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.â€
Tags
Mother Cummings Rivulet Walk, eastern side
| Goal: | Log 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,to uphill wheeltracks a little further east. Follow until tags veer west. Return same way. |
References
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: | Cross rivulet on new bridge to old road. At clearing, continue north. Cross back over rivulet. Continue north till falls visible to west. Return same. |
References
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.â€
Touring Tasmania, Smoko Falls - The Great Western Tiers
“The elusive Smoko Falls.â€