Frenchmans Cap Track
Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, Tasmania, Australia
Out-and-back trail in Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, Tasmania, Australia. Hiking.
- Distance
- 11.4 mi (18.3 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 4,626 ft (1,410 m)
- Est. Time
- 6 hr
- High point
- 4,659 ft (1,420 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Hut: Vera Hut 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from start
- Campsite: Vera Hut Campsite 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Lakeside Campsite 3 mi (4.8 km) from start
- Waterfall 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from start
- Peak: Nicoles Needle 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from start
- Peak: Sharlands Peak 6.7 mi (10.7 km) from start
- Campsite 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from start
- Hut: Tahune Hut 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from start
- Peak: Lions Head 9.9 mi (15.9 km) from start
- Peak: Frenchmans Cap 11.4 mi (18.3 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Frenchmans Cap Track
How long is Frenchmans Cap Track?
Frenchmans Cap Track is 11.4 mi (18.3 km) long. Most people take about 6 hr. It climbs 4,626 ft (1,410 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,659 ft (1,420 m).
How hard is Frenchmans Cap Track?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Frenchmans Cap Track?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Frenchmans Cap Track?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 2.6 mi (4.3 km), 9.4 mi (15.2 km).
Is Frenchmans Cap Track shaded?
Mostly shaded (70% under trees).
What can you do on Frenchmans Cap Track?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Frenchmans Cap 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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