Walls of Jerusalem car parking
| Nearest Road: | Mersey Forest Rd |
|---|---|
| Nearest Town: | Sheffield |
| Locality: | Central Highlands |
| Latitude: | S 41° 46′ 34″ |
| Longitude: | E 146° 14′ 5″ |
| Elevation: | 700 m |
| Fee: | Parks Pass |
| Management: | National Park |
| Road Surface: | Narrow unsealed |
| Car Park: | Rough |
| Water: | Dry |
| Toilets: | None |
| Toilet Accessibility: | No toilet |
| Shelter: | None |
| Picnic Table: | No table |
10 walks from Walls of Jerusalem car parking
Damascus Gate Walk via Trappers Hut
| Goal: | Damascus Gate |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 8,700 m |
| Return distance: | 17,400 m |
| Comment: | Up hill past Trappers Hut and on through Herods Gate to Damascus Gate. Return same way. |
References
Brenda Bourne, Mole Creek and Chudleigh, Website, Walls of Jerusalem
9 hours retrace route
“… higher, craggy hills…â€
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 1, 01 - Walls of Jerusalem
“Detour from main path down to Pool of Bethesda.â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 7, Number 1, Walls of Jerusalem - 12 May 2015
“Damascus Gate is the saddle between Solomons Throne and The Temple.â€
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Dixons Kingdom Hut walk via Trappers Hut
| Goal: | Dixons Kingdom Hut |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 10,000 m |
| Return distance: | 20,000 m |
| Comment: | Up hill past Trappers Hut and on through to Damascus Gate and on to Dixons Kingdom Hut. Return same way. |
References
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 69, Number 32, 32 - Walls of Jerusalem
“A less energetic alternative is … Dixons Kingdom.â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 7, Number 1, Walls of Jerusalem - 12 May 2015
“… the exceptionally beautiful pine forest of Dixons Kingdom…â€
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Herods Gate walk via Trappers Hut
| Goal: | Herods Gate |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 6,500 m |
| Return distance: | 13,000 m |
| Comment: | Up hill past Trappers Hut and on to Herods Gate. Return same way. |
References
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 137, Number 29, Mt Jerusalem
“… one of the great views in this area.â€
Brenda Bourne, Mole Creek and Chudleigh, Website, Walls of Jerusalem
6 hours retrace route
“… through Herods Gates…â€
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 1, 01 - Walls of Jerusalem
“From the campsite at Wild Dog Creek there's a short climb to Herod's Gate.â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 7, Number 1, Walls of Jerusalem - 12 May 2015
“From the campsite at Wild Dog Creek, there is a short 600m climb to Herods Gate…â€
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Lake Salome walk via Trappers Hut
| Goal: | Lake Salome |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 7,200 m |
| Return distance: | 14,400 m |
| Comment: | Up hill past Trappers Hut and on through Herods Gate to Lake Salome. Return same way. |
References
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 137, Number 29, Mt Jerusalem
5 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“… a reasonable aim for many walkers.â€
Brenda Bourne, Mole Creek and Chudleigh, Website, Walls of Jerusalem
8 hours retrace route
“There are landmarks along the way for those wanting a shorter walk…â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 7, Number 1, Walls of Jerusalem - 12 May 2015
“Once past the Gate, Lake Salome is skirted for 500m…â€
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Mount Jerusalem walk via Trappers Hut
| Goal: | Mt Jerusalem summit |
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| Grade: | Some Very Steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 12,000 m |
| Return distance: | 24,000 m |
| Comment: | Up hill past Trappers Hut, on through Damascus Gate. Continue straight ahead past Dixons Kingdom hut and on to Mt Jerusalem. |
References
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 137, Number 29, Mt Jerusalem
9 hours 30 minutes retrace route
“… extensive track work now provides dry footing through this area.â€
Brenda Bourne, Mole Creek and Chudleigh, Website, Walls of Jerusalem
12 hours retrace route
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 7, Number 1, Walls of Jerusalem - 12 May 2015
“From the campsite at Wild Dog Creek, it is a 5 hour return ascent of Mt Jerusalem (13km).â€
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Pool of Bethesda walk via Trappers Hut
| Goal: | Pool of Bethesda |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 8,200 m |
| Return distance: | 16,400 m |
| Comment: | Up hill past Trappers Hut, on through Herods Gate, past Lake Salome and side track left to Pool of Bethesday. Return same way. |
References
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 69, Number 32, 32 - Walls of Jerusalem
“A less energetic alternative is … the Pool of Bethesda…â€
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 1, 01 - Walls of Jerusalem
“Detour from main path down to Pool of Bethesda.â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 7, Number 1, Walls of Jerusalem - 12 May 2015
“… an idyllic lake surrounded by ancient pencil pines.â€
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Solomons Jewels Walk via Trappers Hut
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| Goal: | Solomons Jewels |
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| Grade: | Moderate |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 5,000 m |
| Return distance: | 10,000 m |
| Comment: | To Solomons Jewels via Trappers Hut and return |
References
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 240, Number 78, Walls of Jerusalem
“These tiny lakes are surrounded by mossy vegetation, pencil pines and snow gum.â€
Brenda Bourne, Mole Creek and Chudleigh, Website, Walls of Jerusalem
4 hours retrace route
“Thousands of lakes…â€
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 1, 01 - Walls of Jerusalem
“Meander through a maze of alpine tarns known as Solomon's Jewels.â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 7, Number 1, Walls of Jerusalem - 12 May 2015
“… the track winds its way past many stunnign mountain tarns known as Solomons Jewels.â€
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Solomons Throne walk via Trappers Hut
| Goal: | Solomons Throne summit |
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| Grade: | Some Very Steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 9,500 m |
| Return distance: | 19,000 m |
| Comment: | Uphill past Trappers Hut, on to Damascus Gate. Take track right to climb Solomons Throne. Return same way. |
References
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 137, Number 29, Mt Jerusalem
“… an excellent view over the valleys of the Walls of Jerusalem.â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 7, Number 1, Walls of Jerusalem - 12 May 2015
“From the campsite at Wild Dog Creek, it is an 8km return ascent of Solonons Throne.).â€
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The Temple walk via Trappers Hut
| Goal: | The Temple summit |
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| Grade: | Some Very Steep |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 10,000 m |
| Return distance: | 20,000 m |
| Comment: | Uphill past Trappers Hut and on through to Damascus Gate. Turn left for the Temple. Return. |
References
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 7, Number 1, Walls of Jerusalem - 12 May 2015
“Whatever the choice, the experience is incredibleâ€
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Trappers Hut walk at Walls of Jerusalem
| Goal: | Trappers Hut |
|---|---|
| Grade: | Long climb |
| Type: | Retrace route |
| One-way distance: | 2,500 m |
| Return distance: | 5,000 m |
| Comment: | Walk up to Trappers Hut and return |
References
John Chapman and Monica Chapman, Day Walks Tasmania, 2 ed., John Chapman, Page 137, Number 29, Mt Jerusalem
“… display panels inside describe the hut's history.â€
Tyrone Thomas & Andrew Close, 100 Walks in Tasmania, Explore Australia, Page 240, Number 78, Walls of Jerusalem
“The hut is a bit dilapidated but proves as an invaluable refuge in bad weatherâ€
Mark Dickenson, Chris Howard, Greg Rubock, Day Walks in Tasmania, Envirobook, Page 69, Number 32, 32 - Walls of Jerusalem
2 hours retrace route
“… it climbs steadily uphill for one hour to Trappers Hut.â€
Brenda Bourne, Mole Creek and Chudleigh, Website, Walls of Jerusalem
2 hours retrace route
“The track climbs steeply at first…â€
Andrew Bain, Walks in Nature - Tasmania, Hardie Grant Travel, Number 1, 01 - Walls of Jerusalem
“… ascending almost 600m to Trapper's Hut.â€
TasTrails, TasTrails, Page 7, Number 1, Walls of Jerusalem - 12 May 2015
“For the first 2.5 km the trail steadily climbs 500m up a well defined track to … Trappers Hut.â€