Three Falls Circuit

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Safer Bushwalks Tips on staying safe on track
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There Transport options and directions

Start	(-42.6820453,146.7165583)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Lyell Highway, A10, Rosegarland. Turn on to Gordon River Road, B61 then drive for 3.4 km Turn slight right onto Gordon River Road, B61 and drive for another 12.4 km Turn left onto Gordon River Road, B61 and drive for another 7.5 km Turn right onto Lake Dobson Road, C609 and drive for another 660 m Turn right and drive for another 20 m

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start. There is a playground (about 65 m back from the start). Find the car park at the start. Find the water tap at the start. Find the toilet at the start. Find the Mt Field Visitor Centre at the start. Mo-Su 09:00-17:00 After another 25 m pass the "Waterfalls Cafe and Gallery" (30 m on your right). After another 35 m pass the sign (on your left).
	At the intersection of Russell Falls Nature Walk & Russell Falls Creek Track continue straight, to head along Russell Falls Nature Walk (a footpath). After another 65 m continue straight, to head along Russell Falls Nature Walk. After another 630 m come to the viewpoint (on your left). Then pass the "Russell Falls" (30 m on your left).
	Turn right, to head along Russell Falls Nature Walk. Then cross the bridge (about 30 m long) Then come to the viewpoint (15 m on your left).
	After another 6 m (at the intersection of Horseshoe Falls Track & Russell Falls Creek Track) continue straight, to head along Horseshoe Falls Track (a steps). Then head up the steps (about 340 m long) Then pass a seat (on your right).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. This side trip takes you to a spot where you can enjoy the Horseshoe Falls. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 290 m (at the intersection of name=Tall Trees Link Track & Horseshoe Falls Track) turn left, to head along name=Tall Trees Link Track (a walking track). Then cross the bridge (about 15 m long) After another 740 m (at the intersection of Tall Trees Link Track & Tall Trees Walk) continue straight, to head along Tall Trees Link Track.
	After another 285 m (at the intersection of Tall Trees Walk & Tall Trees Link Track) turn right, to head along Tall Trees Walk.
	After another 45 m (at the intersection of Lady Barron Falls Track & Tall Trees Walk) veer left, to head along Lady Barron Falls Track.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to view the Lady Barron Falls. To start this optional side trip continue straight here. On returning from this side trip turn right when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 1.3 km turn left, to head along Lady Barron Falls Track. After another 1.2 km head down the earthen steps (about 35 m long)
	After another 710 m (at the intersection of Lake Dobson Road & Lady Barron Falls Track) continue straight, to head along Lake Dobson Road (a highway\|tertiary). After another 45 m veer left, to head along Lake Dobson Road. After another 20 m continue straight, to head along Lake Dobson Road.
	After another 50 m continue straight.
	After another 40 m (at the intersection of Russell Falls Creek Track & Russell Falls Nature Walk) turn right.
	After another 55 m come to the end.

This side trip takes you to a spot where you can enjoy the Horseshoe Falls.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Horseshoe Falls Track.
	After another 30 m come to the end. A viewpoint. About 20 m past the end is "Horseshoe Falls". Turn around and retrace your steps back the 30 m to the main route.

An optional side trip to view the Lady Barron Falls.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start heading along Lady Barron Falls Track.
	Continue another 170 m to find Lady Barron Falls at the end. About 20 m past the end is "Lady Barron Falls". Turn around and retrace your steps back the 170 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Three Falls Circuit

Grading

	Class 3/6 Moderate track
Length	5.7 km
Time	2 h 30 min to 3 h 45 min

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Short steep hills (3/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Some bushwalking experience recommended (3/6)
Weather	Storms may impact on navigation and safety (3/6)

Some facilities on route

Toilet: There is one 7 m from the start.

Seat: There is one 820 m from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	7 m	[toilet]
Seat	820 m	[seat]

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Weather Forecast
- Mount Field Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue
  
  Wednesday 9 October
  
  11°C
  Morning frost. Mostly sunny.
  5% chance of rain
  
  Cloud clearing. Areas of morning frost about higher ground. Winds north to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h increasing to 20 to 30 km/h in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures between 13 and 17.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: Moderate
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection 10:10am to 4:00pm, UV Index predicted to reach 6 [High]
  
  Thursday 10 October
  
  2°C → 8°C
  Showers or snow. Very windy.
  95% chance of rain
  3 → 10mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, with possible small hail in the afternoon and evening. Snow falling above 900 metres. Winds northerly 25 to 40 km/h increasing to 35 to 50 km/h in the morning then turning westerly 35 to 55 km/h in the late morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 10 and 14.
  
  Friday 11 October
  
  0°C → 4°C
  Showers or snow. Very windy.
  90% chance of rain
  1 → 8mm
  
  Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Snow falling above 700 metres. Possible small hail in the south. Winds west to northwesterly 35 to 50 km/h tending west to southwesterly 25 to 40 km/h during the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 3 and 8 with daytime temperatures reaching between 7 and 13.
  
  Saturday 12 October
  
  -1°C → 8°C
  Wind easing. Cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the morning. Snow possible above 700 metres. Winds west to southwesterly 25 to 35 km/h decreasing to 15 to 25 km/h during the morning then becoming light during the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 2 and 7 with daytime temperatures reaching between 11 and 15.
  
  Sunday 13 October
  
  0°C → 13°C
  Frost. Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Frost. Partly cloudy.
  
  Monday 14 October
  
  3°C → 11°C
  Possible shower.
  40% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Possible shower.
  
  Tuesday 15 October
  
  4°C → 11°C
  Shower or two.
  50% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Shower or two.
  
  Forecast data thanks to © Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Alerts
- Tasmania Parks & Wildlife service
  When planning and before starting your trip please check Parks Tas closure website for anything that may impact on your plans. It is also worth checking the Parks Facebook page for more timely information.

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