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Length: 34.3km
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Duration: 2 days
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Grade: 4
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Style: Circuit
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Start: Mersey Forest Road
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End: Mersey Forest Road
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Location: Walls of Jerusalem National Park
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Closest Town: Liena
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Distance from CBD: 302km
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State: TAS
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Latitude: -41.7760350000
Longitude: 146.2345430000
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Walls of Jerusalem – Tasmania is a 34.3km, grade 4 Circuit hike located in Walls of Jerusalem National Park Tasmania. The hike should take approximately 2 days to complete.
Summary
The Walls of Jerusalem offers experienced bushwalkers (and after snow falls, cross-country skiers) the opportunity to pursue their passion within a spectacular mountain region that is little touched by the modern world.
A walking track leads from the car park near Lake Rowallan through sclerophyll forest before entering the alpine regions of the park at Herods Gate. The track continues to Dixons Kingdom and Mt Jerusalem (1459 m).
In summer there may be no water between the Fish River (near the carpark) and Solomons Jewels. The creek near Trappers Hut doesn’t always flow.
At the saddle of Damascus Gate there is a 4-ways track junction from which tracks up Solomons Throne (to the west) and The Temple (to the east) can be taken. Please don’t climb up Solomons Throne or onto the West Wall by any route other than the track.
Walkers are encouraged not to venture beyond these hardened tracks. Much of the Walls of Jerusalem is managed as a remote, trackless wilderness destination. Any walkers venturing into the area must be experienced and self-reliant.
Its possible to see part of the Walls of Jerusalem as a long day walk. However, it’s best to spend 2 nights at Wild Dog Creek, giving you a full day to explore the inner Walls.
The following walking times cover just a few of the more popular sections. They are based on the typical time that a walker of average physical fitness, carrying a full pack, is likely to take to cover the distance (one way) in fair weather. Times allow for short rests and drink breaks, but not extended stops, side trips or difficult weather conditions.
Carpark (off Mersey Forest Rd) to Wild Dog Creek Campsite via Trappers Hut: 2-3 hours one way
Wild Dog Creek Campsite to Central Walls (Pool of Bethesda): 1 hour one way
Wild Dog Creek Campsite to Dixons Kingdom: 11/2 – 2 hours one way
Trappers Hut to Lake Adelaide (via Lake Loane): 3 – 4 hours one way
Walls of Jerusalem Circuit Hike
Distance: 34.3 km
Duration: 2-3 days
Max elevation: 1437 m
Min elevation: 718 m
Total climbing: 1436 m
Total descent: -1434 m
Walls of Jerusalem, Mount Jerusalem Return Hike
Distance: 28 km
Duration: 1-2 days
This walk passes by or through Trappers Hut, Fish River, Walls of Jerusalem National Park, Wild Dog Creek, Mount Jerusalem, The Temple, Dixon’s Kingdom Hut, Wild Dog Creek commercial camping area, Dixon’s Kingdom Hut Camping Area, Solomons Throne – Hells Buttress.
Max elevation: 1445 m
Min elevation: 713 m
Total climbing: 1123 m
Total descent: -400 m
Getting there
The boundary of the Walls of Jerusalem National Park is 1km from the road end carpark. Bushwalkers must walk into the park from this carpark located off the gravel Mersey Forest Road near Lake Rowallan. The carpark is reached from Deloraine by following the B12 through Mole Creek and taking Mersey Forest Road (C138 then C171) to Lake Rowallan. A gravel road on the left just after the Fish River leads to the car park. There is no public transport to this area. The park boundary is reached after 30 minutes walking following the track uphill through forest. The track can be wet underfoot. Drive carefully between sunset and sunrise as you will be sharing the road with wildlife. National Parks fees apply.
National Park Passes can be purchased from Visitor Centres in the larger national parks and Service Tasmania Shops. For the full range of passes including Annual and Two Yearly visit any Service Tasmanian Shop (the closest are Sheffield or Deloraine) or a National Park Visitor Centre
Background
The Walls of Jerusalem National Park forms a part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. As the park is remote and not accessible via road, the Walls retains its wilderness character. There are no facilities for casual visitors, while bushwalkers are required to be well-equipped and experienced in the often harsh Tasmanian conditions. As with all natural areas, it is important that bushwalkers follow “Leave no Trace” guidelines. See “Before you Walk – Tasmania’s Essential Bushwalking Guide and Trip Planner”.
The region is an alpine wilderness dominated by dolerite peaks, highland tarns and lakes and alpine vegetation. The Walls of Jerusalem National Park is very exposed to the extremes of Tasmania’s changeable weather.
Please note
Walks within the Walls of Jerusalem National Park are challenging. The park can experience harsh weather conditions at any time of the year. There are limited walker’s huts within the park – walkers must carry a tent. The summits within the park are quite exposed and should not be attempted in adverse weather. Walkers must be fully self-sufficient, well-equipped and experienced.
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Philipp Hammes
Angelo Garlitos when we go tassie
Nicola Richardson
Boaz Dickson 😍
Maree Davis – keen?
Looks great!
Leah Uncle
Abbey Freer yes please
Leah Uncle will you be back in jan?
Abbey Freer yes
Amy McRitchburn
Yeah maybe not Angela Skehan
Sascha…add it to your list!
Emma Mickle I’ve wanted to do this one!
Barry Stone .. long weekend in tas in 2019 please
Done
Francis Best very keen do to this one
Bronwyn Bynge
Mia Bee omg I was literally just doing some research on this when you tagged me! 🤣
Sam Bc so jealous!
Caroline Kruger is this anywhere near you?
Closer than cradle. It starts just out of Mole Creek.
Thanks 🙂 Trying to decide if we do it when we come over 🙂
Chelsea Downer It’s a hard slog till you get to top. Look at walk to top of cradle with mountains lakes and waterfalls also overnight huts.
Ok will do 😀
Jessica Raslan
Steph Auston add to the list
Seb Desvilles
Kyle Hendry fancy a hike?
Emma Chapman….bucket list!
Sara Lonergan definately
Yeah for sure!!
Nyomi Finster…..sarcastic??
Sara Lonergan sure is 😂😂.
Donna Campbell
Did say we wanted to do that 😃😃
Caitlin Smith Nicola Smith lets start planning trip 2 before we even embark on trip 1 😃
Margaret Scott
Martin we should go here.
Lauren Christian
Kristoffer Oskar Kastoft
Martin can we do this one too please?
Yes, in a heartbeat. Want to do winter? (From my winter trip there)
PS – you’re better of taking your time and exploring. Camp at Ball Lake, maybe, and at Meston, etc.
David Scallion… weekend escape?
Marion Kloos looks like a great plan 🙂
This looks good Leeanne Carleton Brógai Deasa Andrea Pape 😁😁😁
Yes!!!!!
Let’s do it!
Joelle Barallon
Brooke Louisa Nolan 😍
Courtney Hoxha Cole we should do this one day
Hell yeah id love that.
Erin Louise
Sheree McKenzie, on my bucket list!
Carolyn Bennett mine too!
Ashleigh Melissa Charlie Harro this could be a weekend away! It’s on my hike list!
Kylie Alexina looks amazing.!
Ella Amelie
Oxfam reunion? David Day Alisha Mackrell Bernadette Jansen Jess Nowell Erinn Marr and anyone else that wants to join? Let’s get a date in the diary x
Let’s do it!! Sounds great 🤗
We might need 2 weeks to complete…LOL xx
Benita Trevaskis
One day we’ll get there.
Exceptional idea Sacha – magnificent area
Steve Lewis this one for us and kids? Nice one!
Tegan
Annabel Tully!
Austin
Omg I did this when I was 16 .. when you go Sheree McKenzie I’m in!!😊
Anita Cook ok, you’re on!
Derek
Next time you’re in Tassie you should say hello to my brothers!
Caleigh Hoiland
Vince Mckillop
Christine Sheehan
Yes please!! 😆
Simon Skerman 2 days may be a bit more achievable than 3 weeks 😂
Yes. One for the list. Very beautiful
Lea Audrey Hardy
Mitchell Amy Rachael
Kristy Hope Arvajone for your bucket list
Why thankyou 😍
DrewKilah – first family holiday?
Amanda Kilah poor pretzel. Harsh holiday
Drew Kilah its pretty though!!
Gary Singh
Leah Smeaton add to the list
It was the best hike we ever did, although the weather can be challenging
Leo van Alphen agree
Kate Bennett Juls Cat for October/November next year 😍
Tamara Hutch yes please! 👍
Tamara Hutch Juls Cat will be a good chance to catch up with you then Juls let’s do it !
David McCarthy 🤙
Reto
Gemma Romiti
Tegan Cant
Zoe Cant 🙋♀️🙋♀️
Richard dad-daughter adventure?!
Tania Cake we should do this one over a long weekend??
Any weekend in particular?
Tania Cake I will check the diary 😃
Erin Sutherland talk to T first 😁
Peta Claire
Kat let’s!
Beck Bachelor ha ha ha not falling for this again
Just going to crash this thread.
I’ll come.
Yessssss!!!
Kat Randell lame. Missing out on the fun.
Diedree Manson maybe this hike ??
Ingrid Paarlberg
Prachtig!
Jess Robertson Maz DV
So beautiful
Love this, but scared to go back after the fires killed some beautiful stands of Tassie pines. Working for Tas.Exped. in the 90’s we regularly had quolls entertain the clients as we sat around camp. Quiet swims in warm shallow lakes was welcome respite to summer heat. Lastly the walk to DuCane hut via the low route passes through the Never Never – a surreal valley of Beech forest where it feels like you’re in another world
Kate Harvey – another fun one
Looks beautiful! Id be keen for that ☺️
Looks like you could spend about 3-4 days there with various side tracks!?
Carrie Eastley 👌
Rachael Armstrong 😬 I can’t wait!!👏👏👏
hahaha Michelle Felmingham Kerrianne cant wait
Rachael Armstrong I might go shopping today!🤔 hurry up January!!!
Rachael Armstrong I also can’t wait 😁
Kerrianne Badcock without me!!
Kerrianne Badcock how many days are you going for?
Daniel McGlone staying 2 nights
Kerrianne Badcock oh nice. You getting right into this hiking thing then. We are doing the OLT in April if you are keen.
Daniel McGlone lol yeah love it!! overland track is on bucket list!!🤔 Rachael Armstrong
Kerrianne Badcock doing cradle summit 7th or 8th December if you are keen also. Depends on weather what day we go
Kerrianne Badcock do the OLT with Daniel if you like 🙂 itll be a while before im ready to do that
Daniel McGlone awh that sounds awesome it’s my birthday that weekend would have been an great bday present to me!! I wish I didn’t have other stuff on!!😢 probably a good thing I do I don’t reckon I’m as fit as u two I’d slow ya down!!