Myrtle Forest car park
| Nearest Road: | Myrtle Forest Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Berriedale |
| Locality: | Hobart |
| Latitude: | S 42° 51′ 26″ |
| Longitude: | E 147° 9′ 52″ |
| Elevation: | 550 m |
| Fee: | No charge |
| Management: | Local council |
| Road Surface: | Narrow unsealed |
| Car Park: | Good unsealed |
| Water: | Mains tap |
| Toilets: | Flush |
| Toilet Accessibility: | Wheelchair |
| Shelter: | Shelter |
| Picnic Table: | Picnic table |
| Comment: | From Collinsvale, continue on Collinsvale Rd, then south into Springdale Rd. South again into Myrtle Forest Rd and park at the end of the road before the barrier. Walk remaining 650m to picnic area. |
8 walks from Myrtle Forest car park
Collins Bonnet walk from Myrtle Forest
| Goal: | Collins Bonnet |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 4,200 m |
| Return distance: | 8,400 m |
| Comment: | Walk up beside the creek and then south to Collins Bonnet. Return same way. |
References
TasTrails, TasTrails, Collins Bonnet - 5 Jun 2019
5 hours retrace route
“This walk is particularly challenging in poor weather … not recommended if visibility is limited.â€
Peter Franklin, Bushwalk Track Notes, Page 6, Number 2013, Collins Bonnet 11 June 2013
5 hours retrace route
“Quite a stiff climbâ€
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 45, Number 7, 7 - Collinsvale Peaks
4 hours circuit retrace
“Rocky walking tracks lead from the fire trails to the summit of each mountain.â€
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Collins Cap walk from Myrtle Forest
| Goal: | Collins Cap |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Long climb |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 3,000 m |
| Return distance: | 6,000 m |
| Comment: | Up beside Myrtle Forest Creek on Myrtle Forest Track, then Collins Cap Track to summit. Return. |
References
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 88, Number 44, 44 - Collins Cap
4 hours retrace route
“The main track crosses the creek twice…â€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Fully revised ed., Hillside Publishing, Page 46, Number 17, 17 - Collins Cap
4 hours retrace route
“A steepish climb on a well-marked trackâ€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 42, Number 15, 15 - Collins Cap
4 hours retrace route
“The track must be followed around the right hand side of the hill.â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 8, Number 3, Collins Cap - December 2, 2014
4 hours retrace route
“… steep throughout… trail is well constructed…â€
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 45, Number 7, 7 - Collinsvale Peaks
2 hours 30 minutes circuit retrace
“Rocky walking tracks lead from the fire trails to the summit of each mountain.â€
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Collinsvale Peaks
| Goal: | Trestle Mountain |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | CircuitRetrace |
| One-way distance: | 14,900 m |
| Comment: | Circuit walk with three peaks. Suggested order is Collins Bonnet, Trestle Mountain, Collins Cap and back down to Myrtle Forest. |
References
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 45, Number 7, 7 - Collinsvale Peaks
7 hours circuit retrace
“Rocky walking tracks lead from the fire trails to the summit of each mountain.â€
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Myrtle Forest Falls Walk
| Goal: | Myrtle Forest Falls |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 600 m |
| Return distance: | 1,200 m |
| Comment: | Waterfall on Myrtle Forest Creek. Walk into picnic area, and then lots of steps up beside falls. Return same way. |
References
Raelene and Rod Newell, Thirty-Five Walks to Waterfalls in Tasmania, 1st ed., Raelene and Rod Newell, Page 54, Number 19, Myrtle Forest Falls
Waterfalls of Tasmania, Jubec Systems and Design, Myrtle Forest Falls - Myrtle Forest
1 hour retrace route
“… a lovely tiered waterfall within Myrtle Forest…â€
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Myrtle Forest Fire Trail Circuit
| Goal: | Small rocky saddle |
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| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | CircuitRetrace |
| One-way distance: | 6,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk up beside creek . Right into East West Trail. Right at Collins Cap Trail. Right at Collins Cap Track. Left at Myrtle Forest Trail. |
References
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 45, Number 7, 7 - Collinsvale Peaks
“The main climb ends when the track eanters heathland on an alpine plateau.â€
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Myrtle Forest Picnic Ground walk
| Goal: | Picnic ground |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 700 m |
| Return distance: | 1,400 m |
| Comment: | Walk in from car park past gate on well made road, suitable for wheels. |
References
Greater Hobart Trails, Derwent Estuary Program, Myrtle Forest
“A 15 minute, gently sloping walk through native vegetation…â€
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Myrtle Forest Trail walk
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| Goal: | Old mill site on saddle |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 800 m |
| Return distance: | 1,600 m |
| Comment: | Trail starts through gate below toilet block. Walk on old road until saddle is reached. This was once a timber mill. Return. |
References
Cowirrie, Walks known to Cowirrie and not yet sourced, not published, Myrtle Forest Trail
“Overgrown old formed road to old timber mill site.â€
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Trestle Mountain from Myrtle Forest
| Goal: | Trestle Mountain |
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| Grade: | Some steep |
| Type: | CircuitRetrace |
| One-way distance: | 11,500 m |
| Comment: | Head for Collins Bonnet initially, but skip that summit and use East West Trail to reach Trestle Mt. Return via Collins Cap Trail. |
References
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 45, Number 7, 7 - Collinsvale Peaks
“A final short steep scramble north-east leads onto the rocky summitâ€
Jan Hardy & Bert Elson, More Family Walks around Hobart, Hillside Publishing, Page 44, Number 16, 16 - Trestle Mountain
5 hours retrace route
“This track is indistinct at times and there are many footpads.â€
Denis, Hiking South East Tasmania, Trestle Mountain - Sunday 25th November 2012
5 hours retrace route
“This was a very enjoyable walk with fantastic views.â€