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Mt Field West

Mount Field

Grade 3 On-track 🟢 Simple navigation

1,435 mElevation

316 mProminence

14 kmDistance

5–6 hrsEst. time

350 mElevation gain

About

The highest point of Mount Field NP, reached by a pleasant circuit across the Tarn Shelf. The alpine plateau is dotted with glacial tarns and cushion plant moorland.

Route info

TrailheadLake Dobson carpark

Best seasonNov–Apr

Track type🟢 On-track

Navigation🟢 Simple

Rock typeDolerite

GradeGrade 3 (source: Parks Tasmania)

Key hazards

Snow and ice possible
Rapid weather change

Wildlife highlights

Wombat
Platypus (Lake Dobson streams)
Pademelon
Currawong

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

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