Overland Track section 2
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
- 9.3 mi (15 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,079 ft (329 m)
- Est. Time
- 3 hr 35 min
- High point
- 3,635 ft (1,108 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Viewpoint: Windermere Lake Viewpoint 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from start
- Waterfall 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from start
- Campsite 9.3 mi (15 km) from start
- Hut: Waterfall Valley Hut 9.3 mi (15 km) from start
- Campsite: Waterfall Valley Public Camping Platform 9.3 mi (15 km) from start
- Hut: Waterfall Valley Ranger Hut 9.3 mi (15 km) from start
- Campsite: Waterfall Valley Group Camping Platform 9.3 mi (15 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Overland Track section 2
How long is Overland Track section 2?
Overland Track section 2 is 9.3 mi (15 km) long. Most people take about 3 hr 35 min. It climbs 1,079 ft (329 m) in total, up to a high point of 3,635 ft (1,108 m).
How hard is Overland Track section 2?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Overland Track section 2?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Overland Track section 2?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: Trailhead.
Is Overland Track section 2 shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on Overland Track section 2?
Best for Hiking.
Is this a good week for Overland Track section 2?
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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