Frenchmans Cap parking
| Nearest Road: | Lyell Highway |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Derwent Bridge |
| Locality: | West |
| Latitude: | S 42° 12′ 31″ |
| Longitude: | E 145° 58′ 45″ |
| Elevation: | 390 m |
| Fee: | Parks Pass |
| Management: | National Park |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
3 walks from Frenchmans Cap parking
Franklin Footbridge walk
| Goal: | Footbridge over Franklin R |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 500 m |
| Return distance: | 1,000 m |
| Comment: | Take track down to the Franklin River. Cross bridge or not, as you prefer, and then return to car park |
References
John Chapman, South West Tasmania, 5th ed., John Chapman, Page 201, Frenchmans Cap
20 minutes retrace route
“Cross the river on the suspension bridge…â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 5, Number 8, Frenchmans Cap - 15 Oct 2015
“About 500 m in, along button grass plains, you will cross the beautiful Franklin River…â€
Parks & Wildlife Service Tasmania, Parks & Wildlife Service Website - Explore our Parks, P&WS, Frenchmans Cap Walking Track
10 minutes retrace route
“A pleasant 5 minute stroll…â€
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 96, Number 19, 19 - Loddon River
“Cross the River via the long suspension bridgeâ€
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Franklin Hills walk
| Goal: | Franklin Hills |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 4,100 m |
| Return distance: | 8,200 m |
| Comment: | Follow Frenchmans Cap walk as far as the Franklin Hills for a view of Frenchmans Cap. Return. |
References
John Chapman, South West Tasmania, 5th ed., John Chapman, Page 201, Frenchmans Cap
“…there is a view, weather-permitting, of Frenchmans Cap…â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 5, Number 8, Frenchmans Cap - 15 Oct 2015
“… views of Frenchmans Cap are seen, looming another 20km off in the distance.â€
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 96, Number 19, 19 - Loddon River
3 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“Follow the first 4.1km of the walk to the view of Frenchmans Cap on the Franklin Hills…â€
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Loddon River walk
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| Goal: | Loddon River crossing |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 7,000 m |
| Return distance: | 14,000 m |
| Comment: | Follow Frenchmans Cap track as far as the Loddon River suspension bridge, then return as a day walk. |
References
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 5, Number 8, Frenchmans Cap - 15 Oct 2015
“The Loddon River is crossed by another suspension bridge…â€
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 96, Number 19, 19 - Loddon River
5 hours retrace route
“There is some mud along this track so do not expect dry, clean boots at the end of the walk.â€