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LOTS OF SNAKES ON TRAIL FREE

When you go on a trail run, you immerse yourself not only in the beauty of nature but also in the habitat of wildlife. Let’s look more closely at the practical methods that you can use to avoid snakes while trail running based on my personal experiences over the years. When walking, use hiking poles to create additional vibrations to compensate for your lighter footfall. When running our foot strike causes vibrations that alert snakes to our approach and they will escape to safety. Snakes seek to avoid humans and will not attack unless provoked or cornered. All of those encounters have been positive experiences because I kept a few basic principles in mind. I have had numerous encounters with snakes over the years, both of the harmless and venomous varieties. This is even more true when we head out into wild places. You will visit a range of culturally significant sites as you traverse these trails, including crossing Pinnacle Road, enjoying Junction Cabin, and the site of The Springs.The more time we spend out in nature the greater our chances of encountering snakes. At the time it was controversial, termed ‘Ogilvie’s Scar’ after the Premier of the day who initiated the development. The section from the Springs to the Pinnacle, opened in 1937, was constructed as a Depression work for the dole scheme.

LOTS OF SNAKES ON TRAIL FREE

Short term prison and free labour built the lower section, beginning work in 1888. These were the first recreational huts in the Park, but a keen movement began. It is likely that early tracks were also used in part by keen naturalists, such as Charles Darwin, who visited colonial Hobart.Īccess has improved since then but the road from Fern Tree to the Pinnacle remains a legacy of the hard work of many Tasmanians. Inspired by her visit to the summit in 1837, Lady Jane Franklin had a hut built at the Springs and one on the Pinnacle. However, most of the walking tracks are testament to the strong recreational interest that began in the early 1800s, initially via the New Town Way. Some of today’s walking tracks date back to the 1830s.

Look out for the “Disappearing Tarn” (Pseudo-karst Depression) before continuing to The Springs via the Milles Track.

Back on route, go up through forest, flattening out in marshy ground and forest then across the famous “Potato Fields”.

At this point you could also consider a quick in/out visit to the Falls Lookout.

After crossing take the first “Wellington Falls Track” that climbs steeply to the left.

The final 100m drops steeply to the River above the Falls.

Follow route marked with rock cairns for 1km.

Note: Straight ahead goes to Big Bend via Thark Ridge (6.0km).

At 13.0km turn right to the spectacular Wellington Falls.

After crossing the last of the “Thumbs” the track will be narrow and scrubby but eventually breaks out into a vague fire trail.

Stay mostly high on the ridgeline to navigate the Montagu Thumbs dropping left from time to time.

Turn right at the Betts Road to Cathedral Rock Track, then zig zag up to a steep climb onto Cathedral Rock at 884m ASL.On exit look for a meandering foot track.

Zig Zag down for 0.8km (7.5km) looking for cairns marking the river entry and exit.Follow for 2.8km (5.3km) turning right onto the Pipeline Track for 1.4km (6.7km) to a fire trail on the left to the NW Bay River.After 2.5km turn left (South) down the Snake Plains Track. Check the map at The Springs to locate your start at Milles Track.