Barn Bluff
Barn Bluff | |
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![]() Barn Bluff from Waterfall Valley | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,559 m (5,115 ft)[1][2] |
Prominence | 622 m (2,041 ft)[2] |
Isolation | 12.78 km (7.94 mi)[2] |
Listing | 4th highest mountain in Tasmania[2] |
Coordinates | 41°43′12″S 145°55′12″E / 41.72000°S 145.92000°E[3] |
Geography | |
Location in Tasmania | |
Location | Dolerite |
Climbing | |
Normal route | Walk / hike via the Overland Track |
Barn Bluff is a
At 1,559 metres (5,115 ft) above sea level it is the fourth highest mountain in Tasmania,[2] exceeding the height of the more famous Cradle Mountain by 14 metres (46 ft).
The Barn Bluff is frequently snow-covered, sometimes even in summer. This mountain is perhaps the most prominent peak of the Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park[4] and is visible from most areas and stands on its own, well away from other peaks. It is a popular venue for bushwalkers and mountain climbers, accessible via a side trip from the Overland Track. The path is moderate to difficult and has very steep sections, with boulder scrambling toward summit. The route is marked by cairns.[5]
The mountain was formed by glacial action and erosion and is characterised, for the most part, by the
See also
References
- Government of Tasmania. Retrieved 10 October 2007.
- ^ a b c d e "Barn Bluff, Australia". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
- ^ "Barn Bluff (TAS)". Gazetteer of Australia online. Geoscience Australia, Australian Government.
- ^ a b "Barn Bluff". Summitpost.org. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
- Government of Tasmania. Retrieved 7 June 2015.
External links
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