Walls of Jerusalem car parking
| Nearest Road: | Mersey Forest Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Sheffield |
| Locality: | Central Highlands |
| Latitude: | S 41° 46′ 34″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 14′ 5″ |
| Elevation: | 700 m |
| Fee: | Parks Pass |
| Management: | National Park |
| Road Surface: | Narrow unsealed |
| Car Park: | Rough |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
10 walks from Walls of Jerusalem car parking
Damascus Gate Walk via Trappers Hut
| Goal: | Damascus Gate |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 8,700 m |
| Return distance: | 17,400 m |
| Comment: | Up hill past Trappers Hut and on through Herods Gate to Damascus Gate. Return same way. |
References
Brenda Bourne, Mole Creek and Chudleigh, Website, Walls of Jerusalem
9 hours retrace route
“… higher, craggy hills…”
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 1, 01 - Walls of Jerusalem
“Detour from main path down to Pool of Bethesda.”
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 7, Number 1, Walls of Jerusalem - 12 May 2015
“Damascus Gate is the saddle between Solomons Throne and The Temple.”
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Dixons Kingdom Hut walk via Trappers Hut
| Goal: | Dixons Kingdom Hut |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 10,000 m |
| Return distance: | 20,000 m |
| Comment: | Up hill past Trappers Hut and on through to Damascus Gate and on to Dixons Kingdom Hut. Return same way. |
References
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 69, Number 32, 32 - Walls of Jerusalem
“A less energetic alternative is … Dixons Kingdom.”
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 7, Number 1, Walls of Jerusalem - 12 May 2015
“… the exceptionally beautiful pine forest of Dixons Kingdom…”
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Herods Gate walk via Trappers Hut
| Goal: | Herods Gate |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 6,500 m |
| Return distance: | 13,000 m |
| Comment: | Up hill past Trappers Hut and on to Herods Gate. Return same way. |
References
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 137, Number 29, Mt Jerusalem
“… one of the great views in this area.”
Brenda Bourne, Mole Creek and Chudleigh, Website, Walls of Jerusalem
6 hours retrace route
“… through Herods Gates…”
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 1, 01 - Walls of Jerusalem
“From the campsite at Wild Dog Creek there's a short climb to Herod's Gate.”
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 7, Number 1, Walls of Jerusalem - 12 May 2015
“From the campsite at Wild Dog Creek, there is a short 600m climb to Herods Gate…”
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Lake Salome walk via Trappers Hut
| Goal: | Lake Salome |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 7,200 m |
| Return distance: | 14,400 m |
| Comment: | Up hill past Trappers Hut and on through Herods Gate to Lake Salome. Return same way. |
References
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 137, Number 29, Mt Jerusalem
5 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“… a reasonable aim for many walkers.”
Brenda Bourne, Mole Creek and Chudleigh, Website, Walls of Jerusalem
8 hours retrace route
“There are landmarks along the way for those wanting a shorter walk…”
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 7, Number 1, Walls of Jerusalem - 12 May 2015
“Once past the Gate, Lake Salome is skirted for 500m…”
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Mount Jerusalem walk via Trappers Hut
| Goal: | Mt Jerusalem summit |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Some Very Steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 12,000 m |
| Return distance: | 24,000 m |
| Comment: | Up hill past Trappers Hut, on through Damascus Gate. Continue straight ahead past Dixons Kingdom hut and on to Mt Jerusalem. |
References
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 137, Number 29, Mt Jerusalem
9 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“… extensive track work now provides dry footing through this area.”
Brenda Bourne, Mole Creek and Chudleigh, Website, Walls of Jerusalem
12 hours retrace route
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 7, Number 1, Walls of Jerusalem - 12 May 2015
“From the campsite at Wild Dog Creek, it is a 5 hour return ascent of Mt Jerusalem (13km).”
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Pool of Bethesda walk via Trappers Hut
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| Goal: | Pool of Bethesda |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 8,200 m |
| Return distance: | 16,400 m |
| Comment: | Up hill past Trappers Hut, on through Herods Gate, past Lake Salome and side track left to Pool of Bethesday. Return same way. |
References
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 69, Number 32, 32 - Walls of Jerusalem
“A less energetic alternative is … the Pool of Bethesda…”
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 1, 01 - Walls of Jerusalem
“Detour from main path down to Pool of Bethesda.”
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 7, Number 1, Walls of Jerusalem - 12 May 2015
“… an idyllic lake surrounded by ancient pencil pines.”
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Solomons Jewels Walk via Trappers Hut
| Goal: | Solomons Jewels |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 5,000 m |
| Return distance: | 10,000 m |
| Comment: | To Solomons Jewels via Trappers Hut and return |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 240, Number 78, Walls of Jerusalem
“These tiny lakes are surrounded by mossy vegetation, pencil pines and snow gum.”
Brenda Bourne, Mole Creek and Chudleigh, Website, Walls of Jerusalem
4 hours retrace route
“Thousands of lakes…”
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 1, 01 - Walls of Jerusalem
“Meander through a maze of alpine tarns known as Solomon's Jewels.”
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 7, Number 1, Walls of Jerusalem - 12 May 2015
“… the track winds its way past many stunnign mountain tarns known as Solomons Jewels.”
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Solomons Throne walk via Trappers Hut
| Goal: | Solomons Throne summit |
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| Grade: | Some Very Steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 9,500 m |
| Return distance: | 19,000 m |
| Comment: | Uphill past Trappers Hut, on to Damascus Gate. Take track right to climb Solomons Throne. Return same way. |
References
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 137, Number 29, Mt Jerusalem
“… an excellent view over the valleys of the Walls of Jerusalem.”
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 7, Number 1, Walls of Jerusalem - 12 May 2015
“From the campsite at Wild Dog Creek, it is an 8km return ascent of Solonons Throne.).”
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The Temple walk via Trappers Hut
| Goal: | The Temple summit |
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| Grade: | Some Very Steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 10,000 m |
| Return distance: | 20,000 m |
| Comment: | Uphill past Trappers Hut and on through to Damascus Gate. Turn left for the Temple. Return. |
References
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 7, Number 1, Walls of Jerusalem - 12 May 2015
“Whatever the choice, the experience is incredible”
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Trappers Hut walk at Walls of Jerusalem
| Goal: | Trappers Hut |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Long climb |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,500 m |
| Return distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk up to Trappers Hut and return |
References
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 137, Number 29, Mt Jerusalem
“… display panels inside describe the hut's history.”
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 240, Number 78, Walls of Jerusalem
“The hut is a bit dilapidated but proves as an invaluable refuge in bad weather”
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 69, Number 32, 32 - Walls of Jerusalem
2 hours retrace route
“… it climbs steadily uphill for one hour to Trappers Hut.”
Brenda Bourne, Mole Creek and Chudleigh, Website, Walls of Jerusalem
2 hours retrace route
“The track climbs steeply at first…”
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 1, 01 - Walls of Jerusalem
“… ascending almost 600m to Trapper's Hut.”
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 7, Number 1, Walls of Jerusalem - 12 May 2015
“For the first 2.5 km the trail steadily climbs 500m up a well defined track to … Trappers Hut.”