Mount Arthur is located near Lilydale town, in the Northern region of Tasmania. It has an elevation of 1,188m above sea level.
The walking track is not super well marked (especially on your way down) from the bottom to the beginning of the boulders, but it is easy enough to follow if you keep your eyes peeled for the pink tape and rock cairns.
📍Walking Track: 9km
⛰Elevation Gain: 644m
🧭Difficulty: medium to hard
🗺Route Type: Out & Back
⏲Average Moving Time: 4h
⏱My Moving Time: 2.40h
🐶Dog: friendly, only if you carry their poop away! 🙂
THE TRACK:
The first section is pretty easy with a gentle incline and you will pass a beautiful mossy fern forest then you will get to the boulders, which will slow you down big time. This track requires some climbing on the boulders, so I only recommend this hike to people who are comfortable in hopping around boulders.
Passed the boulders you will get to the summit plateau and you will pass the pavilion and other infrastructures. If you If you are determined to reach the summit of Mount Arthur, you will need to make sure that you keep walking for another 20-30 minutes after the pavilion to get to the very top where the big beehive cairn is.
GETTING TO:
That’s the tricky bit, as GPS coordinates I have found took me to Lilydale town (cute place, but definitely not the right spot to start the hike).
Eventually I have found my way and started the hike from the old track. I have parked at the end Mountain Road (do not follow the driveways), the trail starts just behind the the small parking bay.
Could be tricky to park multiple cars. You can see it from the picture below.
My AllTrails Trace is HERE.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- The walking track is not super well marked (especially on your way down) from the bottom to the beginning of the boulders, but it is easy enough to follow if you keep your eyes peeled for the pink tape and rock cairns.
- Recommended to do it on a clear day as you won’t be disappointed. The reward at the top are stunning 360* views of Launceston, the Tamar river and the Bass Strait.
IMPORTANT: Pay close attention to the data contained in this description. They may be incomplete or outdated. The paths may undergo variations over time due to bad weather, fires or simply the change of seasons. Check in the comments if anyone has made any reports or recommend any changes.
PS: If you have any tips or question about this track please let me know in the comments or DM me in IG!
