Tall Trees

Starting just off Lake Dobson Road, Mount Field National Park, this walk takes you on a circuit via the Tall Trees Walk. The walk is on a well-constructed boardwalk throughout. There are plenty of informative signs along the way where you can learn more about the forest, and visitors have the opportunity to use a clinometer to calculate the height of these massive trees. Picnic facilities are located by the banks of the river, next to the Visitor Centre. Let us begin by acknowledging the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we travel today, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

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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	(-42.6826365,146.7043903)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Lyell Highway, A10 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 2 km

Track Notes Turn by turn instructions & maps

Turn map	Directions & comments
	Start.
	After another 25 m continue straight, to head along Tall Trees Walk. There is a car park (about 30 m back from the start).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. Take this side trip if you want to lengthen the walk and see the Horseshoe Falls, a lovely little set of waterfalls amidst the woodland. Keep in mind that it is more challenging and will add significant time to your walk. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip continue straight when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 390 m (at the intersection of Tall Trees Link Track & Tall Trees Walk) turn left, to head along Tall Trees Link Track.
	After another 285 m (at the intersection of Tall Trees Walk & Tall Trees Link Track) turn left, to head along Tall Trees Walk.
	After another 25 m turn right.
	After another 25 m come to the end.

Take this side trip if you want to lengthen the walk and see the Horseshoe Falls, a lovely little set of waterfalls amidst the woodland. Keep in mind that it is more challenging and will add significant time to your walk.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Tall Trees Walk & Tall Trees Link Track Start heading along Tall Trees Link Track (a footpath). After another 740 m cross the bridge (about 15 m long)
	After another 4 m turn left, to head 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 780 m to the main route.

Terrain Know the Hills, grading & facilities

Tall Trees

Grading

	Class 2/6 Easy track
Length	720 m
Time	15 min to 30 min

Quality of track	Smooth and hardened path (1/6)
Gradient	Flat, no steps (1/6)
Signage	Clearly signposted (1/6)
Infrastructure	Generally useful facilities (such as fenced cliffs and seats) (2/6)
Experience Required	No experience required (2/6)
Weather	Weather generally has little impact on safety (1/6)

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Weather & Alerts Check forecasts & closures
Weather Forecast
- Mount Field Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
  
  Saturday 27 July
  
  3°C
  Snow showers.
  80% chance of rain
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers. Snow falling above 500 metres. The chance of a thunderstorm north of Strahan. Possible small hail. Winds west to northwesterly 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening then becoming west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures between 6 and 10.
  
  Fire Danger Rating: No Rating
  
  UV Alert: Sun protection not recommended, UV Index predicted to reach 1 [Low]
  
  Sunday 28 July
  
  -2°C → 2°C
  Snow shower or two.
  70% chance of rain
  0 → 3mm
  
  Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the morning and afternoon. Snow falling above 300 metres. Possible small hail. Winds south to southwesterly 15 to 25 km/h tending west to southwesterly 15 to 20 km/h in the evening then becoming light in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 4 with daytime temperatures reaching between 5 and 10.
  
  Monday 29 July
  
  -5°C → 4°C
  Partly cloudy.
  30% chance of rain
  0 → 1mm
  
  Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. Snow possible above 700 metres. Winds northwest to northeasterly 15 to 20 km/h tending west to southwesterly during the day then becoming light during the afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between minus 2 and 3 above zero with daytime temperatures reaching between 7 and 12.
  
  Tuesday 30 July
  
  -2°C → 5°C
  Morning frost. Mostly sunny.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Partly cloudy. Areas of frost and the chance of fog in the morning. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to between zero and 5 with daytime temperatures reaching between 9 and 13.
  
  Wednesday 31 July
  
  -3°C → 5°C
  Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
  
  Thursday 1 August
  
  -3°C → 5°C
  Morning frost. Mostly sunny.
  10% chance of rain
  
  Morning frost. Mostly sunny.
  
  Friday 2 August
  
  -1°C → 6°C
  Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
  20% chance of rain
  
  Morning frost. Partly cloudy.
  
  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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