Trestle Mountain from Mountain River

Monday 16th May 2011

Trestle Mountain after the cloud

The walk start is reached by driving out on Mountain River Road from Grove in the Huon Valley to almost the end of the road where there is a small area to park.
The track start was obvious where there was a sign indicating that it was closed to vehicles. The walk is actually up the old Mountain River Trail. There were a couple of washed out bridges to negotiate but it was all pretty straight forward. It was a constant grind uphill going from 220 metres elevation up to 970 metres in about 5.6 kms. distance. At this point the trail intersected the East west Trail and I turned left and walked along this to an obvious sign indicating the start of the ascent track.

Washed out bridge on Mountain River Trail

The track was easy to follow over boulders and track up higher  but as I neared the top the cloud came in and it was a whiteout. I didn't stay long and headed back down and once I had reached the fire trail the cloud had disappeared. Always the way. I continued on back down the trail to the car.
A good walk probably except for the uphill grind. I have since been back to Trestle Mountain from Myrtle Forest and attest that the views from the summit are great.
Distance: 13.8 kms.
Time: 5'00"
Ascent: 990 metres
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Trestle Mountain with cloud rolling in

Collins Cap

Collins Bonnet

Collins Bonnet