Leven Canyon Floor car park
| Nearest Road: | Loongana Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Ulverstone |
| Locality: | North West |
| Latitude: | S 41° 24′ 5″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 1′ 5″ |
| Elevation: | 430 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Rough |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Stay on Loongana Road (do not turn into Leven Canyon Road) About 1km past that intersection, find sign for Leven Canyon Floor Walk. Parking is on side of road. |
3 walks from Leven Canyon Floor car park
Leven Canyon Floor Downstream Walk
| Goal: | Rock buttress |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 825 m |
| Return distance: | 1,650 m |
| Comment: | Walk down to bridge and then right (downstream) on Penguin Cradle Trail to big rock buttreess. Return before the very difficult section. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, Family Walks in Northwest Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 54, Number 21, Leven Canyon Floor
“… leads to a scenic point on the river where there is a big elbow bend and an imposing rock buttress”
Wings Wildlife Park, Wings Wildlife Park, EMMARK STUDIOS, Number 11, 11 - Stand in Awe at the Canyon Floor
“… track to the right past the river splits to the Devils Elbow…”
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Leven Canyon Floor Upstream Walk
Caution
This site is a list of walks, not a walking guide. Before undertaking any walk, consult the references below.
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| Goal: | Creek crossing |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,000 m |
| Return distance: | 2,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk down to bridge, and then left (upstream on Penguin Cradle Trail till next little stream crossing. Return |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, Family Walks in Northwest Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 54, Number 21, Leven Canyon Floor
“… the river can be quite impressive in winter with the torrent of water…”
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Leven Canyon Walk to Bridge over Leven River
| Goal: | Bridge over Leven River |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 600 m |
| Return distance: | 1,200 m |
| Comment: | From top of track (on roadside) to bridge and return |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 245, Number 79, Leven Canyon
“Even though paved roadway could be driven for some of the way, we suggest you walk.”
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, Family Walks in Northwest Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 54, Number 21, Leven Canyon Floor
25 minutes