Leven Canyon car park
| Nearest Road: | Leven Canyon Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Ulverstone |
| Locality: | North West |
| Latitude: | S 41° 24′ 2″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 1′ 49″ |
| Elevation: | 500 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Mains tap |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | Unknown |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
4 walks from Leven Canyon car park
Leven Canyon Circuit
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: | Cruickshanks Lookout |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 2,000 m |
| Comment: | To Cruickshanks Lookout, then down a massive flight of steps to lower Edge Lookout and back via Fernglade |
References
Wings Wildlife Park, Wings Wildlife Park, EMMARK STUDIOS, Number 10, 10 - The forest Stairmaster
1 hour circuit
“Take on the challenge of the 697 stairs…â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, Family Walks in Northwest Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 52, Number 20, Level Canyon Lookout
45 minutes circuit
“… track zigzags steeply downhill with very helpful sturdy rope handrails.â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 245, Number 79, Leven Canyon
“These two track are linked via many steps to create a triangular circuit.â€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, 60 Great Short Walks Tasmania, P&WS, Number 36, Leven Canyon Lookout
45 minutes circuit
“… both stunningly wild and easily accessible.â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 64, Number 21, 21 Leven Canyon Lookouts
1 hour circuit
“Stay on the tracks … the cliffs are dangerous to approach as there is some loose gravel near edges.â€
Tags
Leven Canyon Circuit including Canyon Floor walk
| Goal: | Bridge over Leven River |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 6,000 m |
| Comment: | Leven Canyon Circuit, then walk to Canyon floor track and return. |
References
Wings Wildlife Park, Wings Wildlife Park, EMMARK STUDIOS, Number 10, 10 - The forest Stairmaster
“Take on the challenge of the 697 stairs…â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 245, Number 79, Leven Canyon
2 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“Even though paved roadway could be driven for some of the way, we suggest you walk.â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 64, Number 21, 21 Leven Canyon Lookouts
“Stay on the tracks … the cliffs are dangerous to approach as there is some loose gravel near edges.â€
Tags
Leven Canyon Cruickshanks Lookout walk
| Goal: | Cruickshanks Lookout |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 500 m |
| Return distance: | 1,000 m |
| Comment: | Main track to Cruickshanks Lookout, with return the same way to avoid the huge flight of stairs down |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, Family Walks in Northwest Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 52, Number 20, Level Canyon Lookout
“… track climbs gently for about ten mintues, with seats at regular intervals.â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 245, Number 79, Leven Canyon
“Another track leads to the canyon floor. To visit each spot is most enjoyable. We suggest you walk.â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 64, Number 21, 21 Leven Canyon Lookouts
“Stay on the tracks … the cliffs are dangerous to approach as there is some loose gravel near edges.â€
Tags
Leven Canyon Edge Lookout
| Goal: | Leven Canyon Edge Lookout |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 600 m |
| Return distance: | 1,200 m |
| Comment: | Walk down through the fern glade to the new lower (Edge) lookout. Return same way to avoid the many many steps of the circuit route. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, Family Walks in Northwest Tasmania, Hillside Publishing, Page 52, Number 20, Level Canyon Lookout
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 245, Number 79, Leven Canyon
“A lower fern glade takes you 600 m amid thousands of tree and ground ferns.â€
John and Monica Chapman, Short Walks Northern Tasmania, John Chapman, Page 64, Number 21, 21 Leven Canyon Lookouts
“Stay on the tracks … the cliffs are dangerous to approach as there is some loose gravel near edges.â€