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Mt Barrow

Ben Lomond & Northeast

Grade 2 On-track 🟢 Simple navigation

1,420 mElevation

820 mProminence

4 kmDistance

1–2 hrsEst. time

120 mElevation gain

About

A readily accessible summit near Launceston with a road to near the top. Views span north to the Tamar Valley, east to the coast, and south to the central highlands.

Route info

TrailheadMt Barrow Road summit carpark

Best seasonYear-round

Track type🟢 On-track

Navigation🟢 Simple

Rock typeDolerite

GradeGrade 2 (source: Parks Tasmania)

Key hazards

Snow and ice in winter
Road may close in winter

Wildlife highlights

Bennett's wallaby
Green rosella
Echidna

Grade sourced from Parks Tasmania. Distances and times are approximate — always consult current Parks Tasmania information before visiting.

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