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Cradle Mountain Summit

32. Cradle Mountain Summit

	8 hours return walk.
	Road C132. 1 hour from Sheffield; 1.25 hours from Devonport. Bus shuttle operates to Dove Lake. See map
	Park entry fees apply.
	Toilets at Dove Lake. Picnic tables at Ronny Creek.
	Level 3. 600m climb; walk includes crossing large rocks.
	Group C items are required
	Track starts at 900m and climbs to 1545m. Highland weather conditions can change quickly and frequently. Snow, heavy rain and cold temperatures can occur in any month. Ice and snow regularly cover the track in the winter and spring months.
	No pets, firearms or bicycles

The main track to Cradle Mountain summit leaves from Dove Lake and goes via Lake Lilla and Marions Lookout. However, walkers have a choice of several tracks and can choose to walk a different track on their return trip. Time of day, weather conditions and fitness of party should be kept in mind when choosing tracks for the trip. If in doubt, check with staff at the visitor centre. The walk is located in Cradle Mountain - Lake St Clair National Park.

Highlights

Once on the Cradle Plateau you will be walking among Tasmania's unique alpine vegetation. The climb up to the summit will take you through a jumble of magnificent dolerite scree and columner towers. Needless to say, the view from the top is superb!