Myrtle Forest (0.7km), Collinsvale, Tasmania

Myrtle Forest is a 700m, grade 1 hike located in the Collinsvale, Tasmania. The hike should take around 35 mins to complete.

Length: 700m

Duration: 35 mins

Grade: 1

Style: Return

Start: 109 Myrtle Forest Road

End: 109 Myrtle Forest Road

Location: Collinsvale

Closest town: Collinsvale

Tasmania

From state capital: 24.8km

Longitude: 147.159931

Latitude: -42.859354

Hike summary

A 15 minute, gently sloping walk through native vegetation to the sheltered, creek-side Myrtle Forest picnic area, which provides a a starting point to Myrtle Falls (15 minutes) or other Wellington Park walks such as Collins Cap and Collins Bonnet.

Safety

Pram access OK, although the end is slightly inclined to the picnic area.

Route and GPX file

Total distance: 724 m
Max elevation: 0 m
Min elevation: 0 m
Total climbing: 0 m
Total descent: 0 m

Download file: greaterhobarttrails-glenorchy-myrtle-forest.gpx

For more information on this trail, visit Greater Hobart Trails

Trail Features

Prams & Strollers
Bicycle Trail
Mountain Bike Trail

Tips

Pram access OK, although the end is slightly inclined to the picnic area.

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Location

Access Conditions

Large Car Park
Public Toilets
Drinking Water
Picnic Shelter

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About the region

Collinsvale is a suburb of the City of Glenorchy in Tasmania, Australia.

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