Round Mountain Lookout (Mt Claude)
| Nearest Road: | Olivers Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Gowrie Park |
| Locality: | North West |
| Latitude: | S 41° 29′ 13″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 10′ 6″ |
| Elevation: | 670 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | P&WS |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Lookout on Olivers Rd overlooking Round Mountain. Access to Mt Roland walks. |
8 walks from Round Mountain Lookout (Mt Claude)
Mount Claude Lookout from Round Mountain Lookout
| Goal: | Lookout near Mt Claude |
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| Grade: | Long climb |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,500 m |
| Return distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | From Road Mountain Lookout walk up service road (past boomgate) to the end. Continue on foot track to 'Lookout' sign to left. Keep left to lookout. |
References
Bushwalking in Tasmania, Photodiary of a Nomad, Mt Claude
“A peak is reached by a short side tripâ€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Mt Claude
“This is last communication tower - no need to climb rocks to get viewâ€
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Mount Claude Track to Tower from Round Mountain Lookout
| Goal: | End of vehicle road |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Long climb |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 1,600 m |
| Return distance: | 3,200 m |
| Comment: | Walk up access road past boomgate. Continue to end of road (at tower enclosure), or turn back as desired. Good views everywhere. |
References
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Mt Claude
“Road access to the communication towers. Steep but clear walking. Turn back anywhere as desired.â€
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Mount Claude Traverse to O'Neills Rd
| Goal: | O'Neills Rd |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Challenging |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 9,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow access road past boom gate to towers. Continue past Mt Claude bearing left at junction to O'Neall Rd. |
References
Louise Fairfax, Naturelover's Walks, Mt Claude Apr 2016
“Mt Claude is one of the trickier mountains…â€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Mt Claude Traverse
“Very steep downhill sectionâ€
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Mount Claude walk from Round Mountain Lookout
| Goal: | Mount Claude summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some Very Steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 3,000 m |
| Return distance: | 6,000 m |
| Comment: | Round Mt Lookout to summit rocks of Mt Claude. Return same way |
References
Rockmonkey Adventures, Mersey Crag, Turrana Bluff and Mt Claude: 11 November 2013
3 hours retrace route
“I was shocked at how much of a scramble Claude actually was.â€
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 21, Number 5, Mount Claude
1 hour retrace route
“…conglomerate rock is very slippery when wet.â€
website, Bushwalk Australia, Mt Claude
“… conglomerate is slippery when wet, which it was…â€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Mt Claude
“Summit of Mt Claude is difficult/dangerous. It is still worth walking to nearly the top.â€
Louise Fairfax, Naturelover's Walks, Mt Claude Apr 2016
“Mt Claude is one of the trickier mountains…â€
Walks on Mt Roland (Signs at parking areas), Mt Claude from Olivers Rd
2 hours retrace route
“Moderate - 2 hour return.â€
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Mount Vandyke Traverse to O'Neills Rd
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| Goal: | O'Neills Rd |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Challenging |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 15,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow access road through boom gate and on past Mt Claude. Right at fork to Mt Vandyke, left down O'Neill Track to car park. |
References
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Mt Van Dyke Traverse
“A challenging walkâ€
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Round Mountain Lookout
| Goal: | Parking area with views |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | No defined route |
| One-way distance: | 50 m |
| Comment: | Large carpark at lookout site. Wide views to north and west. |
References
Pete, Travel with Pete - Walking in Australia and Beyond, The drive to Cradle Mountain
“Closeup views of Mount Roland from Round Mountain Lookoutâ€
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 21, Number 5, Mount Claude
“… drive up through hairpin turns to Round Mountain Lookout…â€
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Walk across Mt Claude, Mt Vandyke and Mt Roland from Round Mountain Lookout to Kings Rd
| Goal: | Kings Rd car park |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Challenging |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 20,000 m |
| Comment: | Route of the Triple Top footrace from Round Mountain lookout to Kings Road . |
References
Louise Fairfax, Naturelover's Walks, Mt Claude Apr 2016
“Mt Claude is one of the trickier mountains…â€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Mt Roland Traverse
“A very challenging walk finishing with the steep Face Track.â€
John Dawson, Tassie Trails - Mountain biking trails in Tasmania, Triple Top Mountain Run (Trail Run and Walk)
“A challenging walk along Mt Rolandâ€
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Weeks Creek Gorge Lookout walk
| Goal: | Lookout over Gorge |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 50 m |
| Return distance: | 100 m |
| Comment: | South end of parking area, locate footpad up and around large boulder. Well defined track zigzags down to viewing site over gorge. No safety fence. |
References
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 21, Number 5, Mount Claude
“… drive up through hairpin turns to Round Mountain Lookout…â€
Stepscape contributors, Cowirrie - report from recent information, Cowirrie, Weeks Creek Gorge
“foot pad up around big rock, then keep left at track junction, down to viewing rock.â€