Overland Track section 1
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
- 13.1 mi (21 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,713 ft (827 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 35 min
- High point
- 4,173 ft (1,272 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Waterfall: Crater Falls 2 mi (3.3 km) from start
- Shelter: Crater Lake Hut 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from start
- Peak: Wombat Peak 3 mi (4.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from start
- Peak: Marions Lookout 4 mi (6.5 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Marion's Lookout 4 mi (6.5 km) from start
- Shelter: Kitchen Hut 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from start
- Toilets: Kitchen Hut Toilet 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from start
- Shelter: Emergency Shelter 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from start
- Hut: Waterfall Valley Ranger Hut 13.1 mi (21 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Overland Track section 1
How long is Overland Track section 1?
Overland Track section 1 is 13.1 mi (21 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 35 min. It climbs 2,713 ft (827 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,173 ft (1,272 m).
How hard is Overland Track section 1?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Overland Track section 1?
Parking at the start.
Are there water and toilets on Overland Track section 1?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead, 6.5 mi (10.5 km).
Is Overland Track section 1 shaded?
Mostly exposed (13% under trees).
What can you do on Overland Track section 1?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Overland Track section 1?
1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Overland Track section 1?
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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