The Springs to Lenah Valley (7.1km), Lenah Valley, Tasmania

The Springs to Lenah Valley is a 7.1km, grade 4 hike located in the Lenah Valley, Tasmania. The hike should take around 3.5 hrs to complete.

Length: 7.1km

Duration: 3.5 hrs

Grade: 4

Style: Return

Start: 100 Pinnacle Road

End: 100 Pinnacle Road

Location: Lenah Valley

Closest town: Wellington Park

Tasmania

From state capital: 8.3km

Longitude: 147.249121

Latitude: -42.889662

Hike summary

A downhill walk with three historic huts, a lookout and a waterfall to explore. This is a good all year round family walk and it also suits people seeking a bushwalk with their dog (on lead of course!)

Safety

Snowfalls can occur in Wellington Park at any time of the year so ensure to bring plenty of warm, waterproof clothing and sufficient water and food for the journey. Sections of this route can be slippery when covered in snow and ice.

Route and GPX file

Total distance: 7039 m
Max elevation: 0 m
Min elevation: 0 m
Total climbing: 0 m
Total descent: 0 m

Download file: greaterhobarttrails-hobart-the-springs-to-lenah-valley.gpx

For more information on this trail, visit Greater Hobart Trails

Trail Features

Dog Friendly

Tips

Gear you might need

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Location

Access Conditions

Large Car Park
Public Toilets
Drinking Water
Picnic Shelter

Getting there

Drive your car to The Springs in Wellington Park to the start of the walk.

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Let someone know before you go

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Weather

About the region

Lenah Valley is a suburb of Hobart, Tasmania. It is situated in the foothills of Mount Wellington, north of the CBD between Mount Stuart, New Town and the City of Glenorchy. Lenah Valley was originally known as Kangaroo Bottom, later Kangaroo Valley. Lenah is the native Aboriginal word for kangaroo.

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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.

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