Mt Direction Track is a 3.9km, grade 4 hike located in the Risdon Vale, Tasmania. The hike should take around 1.5 hrs to complete.
Hike overview
A steep climb is rewarded with spectacular views, especially to the north, reaching as far as Mount Dromedary. A short distance southeast of the summit there are views to the west of Hobart and kunanyi / Mount Wellington. Bennett's Wallabies can be seen along the track.
Safety
There are long steep stretches on this walk so a good level of fitness is required. Walking boots are recommended.
Route and GPX file
Max elevation: 0 m
Min elevation: 0 m
Total climbing: 0 m
Total descent: 0 m
For more information on this trail, visit Greater Hobart Trails
Tips
There are long steep stretches on this walk so a good level of fitness is required. Walking boots are recommended.
Trail location
Sorry, no records were found. Please adjust your search criteria and try again.
Sorry, unable to load the Maps API.
Getting there
The track starts at Risdon Brook Dam which is located off Grasstree Hill Road in Risdon Vale. The East Derwent Highway is the nearest access road.
Gallery
If you have any photos from this hike and are happy to share them, please upload your .jpg files here.
Please note: Uploading photos does not transfer ownership of copyright away from you. If requested, you will be credited for any photos you provide and can ask they be deleted at any time.
Suggest an edit
Does this hikes information need updating? Sometimes the route, trail features or access conditions change.
Gear to consider

My planning, food and packing checklists provide an introduction to things your could consider (as well as the Ten Essentials) on your day, overnight and multi-day adventures. Everyone, and every hike, is different, so customise your outdoor kit according to your personal needs, always considering safety first.
The HiiKER app helps you to find 1,000’s of the best bushwalking and hiking adventures, with reviews, photos, and great places to stay. I’m excited to have partnered with HiiKER to offer members of Trail hiking Australia Community an exclusive deal to help you get outdoors with extra confidence with premium mapping, planning and tracking features. Claim your offer here.
Let someone know
Let someone know where you’re going and when you plan to return. Fill in an online trip intentions form to privately send important details about your adventure to your emergency contact. They can then inform emergency services if you don’t return on time.
Acknowledgement of Country
Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.