Kosciuszko (Main Range Walking Track)
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Trail stats
- Distance
- 13.88 mi
- Elevation gain
- 2,283 ft
- Technical difficulty
- Moderate
- Elevation loss
- 2,283 ft
- Max elevation
- 7,325 ft
- TrailRank
-
70
5
- Min elevation
- 7,325 ft
- Trail type
- Loop
- Time
- 7 hours 35 minutes
- Coordinates
- 4555
- Uploaded
- March 11, 2017
- Recorded
- January 2017
near Charlotte Pass, New South Wales (Australia)
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Itinerary description
The Main Range Track and Summit Walk are
linked as a loop walk. During spring, walk
the Main Range Track as described below. If
the stepping stones across the Snowy River
are covered this walk is not recommended.
After rock-hopping across the Snowy River
below Charlotte Pass, the track climbs
through alpine herbfields past Hedley Tarn
Lookout to Blue Lake Lookout.
It then climbs Carruthers Peak which
provides spectacular views to the west. It
continues along the exposed ridge of the
Main Range above Club Lake and Lake
Albina until it meets the Summit Walk
between Rawson Pass and Mt Kosciuszko.
Turn right to climb Kosciuszko before
returning via the old road to Charlotte Pass
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/main-range-walking-track
linked as a loop walk. During spring, walk
the Main Range Track as described below. If
the stepping stones across the Snowy River
are covered this walk is not recommended.
After rock-hopping across the Snowy River
below Charlotte Pass, the track climbs
through alpine herbfields past Hedley Tarn
Lookout to Blue Lake Lookout.
It then climbs Carruthers Peak which
provides spectacular views to the west. It
continues along the exposed ridge of the
Main Range above Club Lake and Lake
Albina until it meets the Summit Walk
between Rawson Pass and Mt Kosciuszko.
Turn right to climb Kosciuszko before
returning via the old road to Charlotte Pass
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/things-to-do/walking-tracks/main-range-walking-track
Waypoints
Waypoint
0 ft
Charlotte Pass.
Kosciuszko Road
Waypoint
6,585 ft
Herhley Tarn
29-ENE-17 3:53:15PM
Waypoint
6,936 ft
Rawsons pass Toilets
29-ENE-17 11:39:23AM
Waypoint
0 ft
To Hannels Spur
Bosque
Waypoint
0 ft
To Mt. Townsed
Main Range Walking Track
Waypoint
6,742 ft
To Mt. Twynam
29-ENE-17 3:41:03PM
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I completed this hike in February 2018 with my brother and a friend. The constant elevation gain and drops were more than I expected. It definitely took its toll on me but was well worth it. One of the best things I have ever done. We went anti-clockwise as to avoid the steep little leg burner on the last day.
Hey, do you think it's possible to do this rute in one day?
I walked in summer and 8 hours were enough. With snow it will take more time
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Hi
Is it safe and suitable foe the winter?
no avalanche?
no typhoons?
I don't know. I did it in the summer.