Tarn Shelf Circuit (Mount Field NP)

# Tasmanian Adventure Hike TWO:

Grade: Moderate to Hard
Total Elevation Gain: 730m
Distance: 17 km
Pace: Moderate (4.5km PH)
Meeting Point: Lake Dobson Carpark
Host Contact Number: 0401498263 (Douglas)

One of the best day walks in Tasmania, the Tarn Shelf Circuit explores the alpine section of Mount Field National Park. Starting at Lake Dobson, the trail initially passes through dryer Eucalypt forest before rising to Twilight Tarn and following the incredibly beautiful Tarn Shelf from Lake Newdegate to Rodway Hut. With spectacular glacier-carved tarns, lakes and valleys, this is a truly great all day adventure in the Tasmanian Wilderness

Rated by most hikers as moderate to hard there are no major climbs but some areas that are very rocky and can get rather muddy after heavy rain.

Transport:
Please ensure you have organised your transport and confirm your pick up point in Hobart with the driver in advance!

You will need to leave Hobart by 7:00am as the drive to the starting point will take about one hour forty five minutes in time to start on the track by 8:45am.

We will all meet at the day use car park at the Lake Dobson Carpark .
The last 15Km of trip is on dirt road and though moslty in a good condition there are some rather damp areas and a few BIG potholes so allow time to take it slowly if you are not in a 4WD.

Track Notes:
There is a pretty big climb at the start of this track but this section is mostly fire trail so easy to manage. the rest of the hike is 70% rock hopping and the rest on broadwalks . the bigest challenge is the long rock decent back down to the lake.

Note: The weather in this NP is famous for its unpredictable nature and can quickly change. So please make sure you are prepared for VERY sudden changes in temperature and conditions including wet, muddy tracks, high winds and sudden storms.

See the attached map for more information (a guide only).
All Trails Map

Questions ? feel free to post questions or text me as always (0401498263)