Risdon Brook Track (4.3km), Risdon Vale, Tasmania

Risdon Brook Track is a 4.3km, grade 2 hike located in the Risdon Vale, Tasmania. The hike should take around 1.5 hrs to complete.

Length: 4.3km

Duration: 1.5 hrs

Grade: 2

Style: Circuit

Start: 5A Grasstree Hill Road

End: 5A Grasstree Hill Road

Location: Risdon Vale

Closest town: Risdon

Tasmania

From state capital: 29.3km

Longitude: 147.333131

Latitude: -42.800132

Hike summary

The walk around the reservoir takes a leisurely 1.5 hours. There are views to kunanyi / Mount Wellington and Mount Direction from the Eastern side and bush views around the perimeter. The wide track is mostly flat but undulates around the eastern bay and at the approach to the northern end of the reservoir. The reservoir provides drinking water for Southern Tasmania so ensure you protect the water quality by being environmentally responsible.

Route and GPX file

Total distance: 4347 m
Max elevation: 0 m
Min elevation: 0 m
Total climbing: 0 m
Total descent: 0 m

Download file: greaterhobarttrails-clarence-risdon-brook-track.gpx

For more information on this trail, visit Greater Hobart Trails

Trail Features

Bicycle Trail
Mountain Bike Trail

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Location

Access Conditions

Large Car Park
Public Toilets
Drinking Water
Picnic Shelter

Getting there

The entrance to the park is located off Grasstree Hill Rd, a short distance from the roundabout on the East Derwent Hwy at Risdon.

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