Ben Nevis Track parking
| Nearest Road: | Schulhofs Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Launceston |
| Locality: | North East |
| Latitude: | S 41° 23′ 38″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 38′ 6″ |
| Elevation: | 880 m |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Side of road |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
1 walk from Ben Nevis Track parking
Ben Nevis Summit Walk
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| Goal: | Ben Nevis summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 3,200 m |
| Return distance: | 6,400 m |
| Comment: | From Telopea Rd, walk up old 4WD track (Schulhoffs Rd) to NW. Veer left into Ben Nevis Track after 1km following tags. In places hard to find. Return. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 42, Number 15, 15 - Ben Nevis summit
4 hours retrace route
“This is a high altitude walk subject to mist and cold.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 42, Number 15, 15 - Ben Nevis summit
4 hours retrace route
“A steep climb to a lovely plateau.â€
Cowirrie Commentary, Cowirrie, Number 22, Walking up Ben Nevis, Tasmania
5 hours retrace route
“A rough walking track.â€