Knocklofty Reserve
| Nearest Road: | Forest Road |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | West Hobart |
| Locality: | Hobart |
| Latitude: | S 42° 53′ 17″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 18′ 6″ |
| Elevation: | 200 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Sealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | Drive into Knocklofty on Forest Rd |
2 walks from Knocklofty Reserve
Knocklofty Summit Loop from Forest Road
| Goal: | Knocklofty Summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Circuit |
| One-way distance: | 6,500 m |
| Comment: | From Forest Rd car park, take track to summit. Return by loop to the east side of mountain. |
References
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 4, Number 3, Knocklofty Summit - April 19, 2018
1 hour 30 minutes circuit retrace
“The 4 km Knocklofty Summit circuit is a lovely way o explore all the main features of the reserve.â€
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Summit Loop - Knocklofty Reserve
2 hours circuit
“A great loop track through open forest, close to the city centreâ€
Tags
West Hobart to Mount Stuart
Caution
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| Goal: | Mount Stuart Lookout |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | One way pickup |
| One-way distance: | 2,500 m |
| Return distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | From Forest Rd, take the route over Knocklofty and then on north to Mt Stuart Lookout. |
References
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Fully revised ed., Hillside Publishing, Page 34, Number 11, 11- Mount Stuart to West Hobart
2 hours one way pickup
“This walk can be arranged as a one way walk or return trip.â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 28, Number 8, 8- Mount Stuart to West Hobart
2 hours one way pickup
“Panoramic views of Hobartâ€