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…”
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…”
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…”
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 bridge”
Tags
Franklin Hills walk
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| 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…”
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 5, Number 8, Frenchmans Cap - 15 Oct 2015
“… views of Frenchmans Cap are seen, looming another 20km off in the distance.”
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…”
Tags
Loddon River walk
| Goal: | Loddon River crossing |
|---|---|
| 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…”
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.”