Serpentine Dam parking area
| Nearest Road: | Serpentine Dam Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Maydena |
| Locality: | South West |
| Latitude: | S 42° 46′ 33″ |
| Longitude: | E 145° 59′ 1″ |
| Elevation: | 310 m |
| Fee: | Parks Pass |
| Management: | National Park |
| Road Surface: | Unsealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
2 walks from Serpentine Dam parking area
Mount Sprent day walk
| Goal: | Mt Sprent summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Long climb |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 3,000 m |
| Return distance: | 6,000 m |
| Comment: | Serpentine Dam south side - up ladder for track to summit and return. |
References
John Chapman, South West Tasmania, 5th ed., John Chapman, Page 176, Number 11, Frankland Range
8 hours retrace route
“… panoramic views in fine weather.â€
Pete, Travel with Pete - Walking in Australia and Beyond, The Needles & Mt Sprent
2 hours retrace route
“… incredibly steep, incredibly muddy and the track was rough.â€
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Serpentine Dam walk
Caution
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| Goal: | SW dam end |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Flat |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 150 m |
| Return distance: | 300 m |
| Comment: | Walk across dam wall and return. This is the start of the Mt Sprent Track. |
References
John Chapman, South West Tasmania, 5th ed., John Chapman, Page 176, Number 10, Frankland Range
“A walk across the dam wall.â€