Dove Canyon Track
Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania, Australia
Out-and-back trail in Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Tasmania, Australia. Hiking.
- Distance
- 6.2 mi (10 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,089 ft (332 m)
- Est. Time
- 2 hr 35 min
- High point
- 2,874 ft (876 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall: Pencil Pine Falls 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Pencil Pine Lookout 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Knyvet Falls Lookout 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Waterfall: Knyvet Falls 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Visitor center: Cradle Mountain Ranger Station 6.2 mi (10 km) from start
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Questions about Dove Canyon Track
How long is Dove Canyon Track?
Dove Canyon Track is 6.2 mi (10 km) long. Most people take about 2 hr 35 min. It climbs 1,089 ft (332 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,874 ft (876 m).
How hard is Dove Canyon Track?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Dove Canyon Track?
Parking at the start, Free. 2 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Dove Canyon Track?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 6.2 mi (10 km).
Is Dove Canyon Track shaded?
Partly shaded (62% under trees).
What can you do on Dove Canyon Track?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Dove Canyon Track?
Elements, 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Cradle mountain Shop, 0 mi (0.1 km).
Is this a good week for Dove Canyon Track?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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