We have done this walk a few times in the past but due to bad weather it was cancelled the last time it was scheduled.
Today we set off in bright sunlight looking forward to a good day's hiking.
Across the New Town Rivulet and a short time later we reach the start of the Old Hobartians Track where the real climbing begins.
In next to no time almost an hour has passed and it is time for morning tea.
We found a pleasant sunny spot overlooking the rivulet.
After morning tea we continue up the track passing these rock formations
Still climbing we get a glimpse of Lost World and Mount Arthur on the other side of the valley
Not sure what is going on here as everyone seems to be focused on something different
Still climbing
Crossing one of the tributaries of the New Town Rivulet
After 4 kms of solid climbing which took 2.25 hours we reach Hunters Track (we gained just under 700 metres in height ... working out to a gradient of over 17%) . From here the walk is almost entirely downhill - you can see genuine smiles as the decent begins
A shortly time later we stop for lunch - the rocks provide comfortable seating as well as a great view of the northern suburbs of Hobart
Continuing along Hunters Track on our way to Junction Cabin
Passing by Crocodile Rock
This photo shows the gradient of the surrounding hills
After a short break at Junction Cabin we take the Brushy Hill Fire Trail and then the Lenah Valley Track to the New Town Falls (very dry with barely a trickle of water)
Continuing along the Lenah Valley Track
Home straight - almost back at the cars
11 walkers had an enjoyable walk covering 11kms in 5 hours. As can be seen from the elevation chart the first 4 kms was a steep climb - once on the Hunters Track the rest of the walk was a constant decent back to the starting point.
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