Bent Bluff track start
| Nearest Road: | Rossarden Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Avoca |
| Locality: | East |
| Latitude: | S 41° 37′ 27″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 46′ 24″ |
| Elevation: | 690 m |
| Fee: | Parks Pass |
| Management: | National Park |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Side of road |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
| Comment: | Commence climb near the Rossarden Link Rd, approx 9 m east of Rossarden" |
1 walk from Bent Bluff track start
Bent Bluff Walk
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| Goal: | Bent Bluff summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 3,000 m |
| Return distance: | 6,000 m |
| Comment: | Starting from Rossarden Road on tight bend, and climbing to between Bent Bluff and Broken Bluff. The trail heads uphill in a straight line. Return. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 48, Number 18, 18 - Bent Bluff
5 hours retrace route
“An overgrowth of prickly scrub in the upper gully…â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, 50 Family Walks around Launceston & Northeast Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 50, Number 19, 19 - Bent Bluff
5 hours retrace route
“This is a very high altitude walk and should not be attempted in bad weather.â€
Fingal Valley, Greater Esk Tourism Inc., Fingal Valley Walks
3 hours retrace route
“… overgrown with prickly… shrubs, making the climb unsuitable for children.â€
C. Booth, Tin Dragon Trail Cottages, Tin Dragon Trail Cottages, Walk to Bent Bluff
3 hours retrace route
“… high altitude but gentle climb to the Ben Lomond Plateau…â€