JERUSALEM'S CALLING
Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, North-Western Tasmania
Difficulty
Level 3: Performing Wilder
DISTANCE
→ 23.9 km
ASCENT / DESCENT
↑ 1111m ↓ 1111m
ROUTE STYLE
OUT & BACK
The geodiversity of the Wellington Range provides the physical foundation for the landscape, ecosystems and character of Wellington Park and rationale for selecting this exciting route.
Vistas down Snake Plains; a majestic river crossing; a steep climb to Cathedral Rock; ups and downs on the Montagu Thumbs; leaping Wellington Falls; and the finale - rock hopping the Potato Fields.
Once a secret shrouded in nomenclature mystery, today The Walls of Jerusalem is an iconic National Park nestled into Tasmania's World Heritage Area. Famous for its ancient stands of Pencil Pines at Dixons Kingdom and dolerite amphitheatres, this landscape will literally take your breath away!
The route begins at The Walls of Jerusalem carpark located in the Mersey Valley and climbs steadily up to Trappers Hut, one of the few remaining standing snarer’s huts in the Mersey High Country. After this long climb through tall Eucalyptus forest, you reach the plateau where a meandering trail takes you from tarn to tarn, Pencil Pine cluster to Pencil Pine cluster. All the while the peaks of The Walls of Jerusalem come closer and beckon your curiosity. After the Wild Dog Creek campsite a short climb passes you through Herods Gate and into the Central Walls itself.
Vistas of majestic Lakes and towering mountains confront you as you make your way through Damascus Gate to Dixsons Kingdom, famous for its ancient Pencil Pine forests. Turning left at Dixsons Kingdom Hut, with its original shingle roof, you will make your way towards Mt Jerusalem where a gentle, steady climb leads you to the summit with views into the central plateau's plethora of lakes and tarns, as well as back to Solomons Throne, The Temple and Cradle Mountain in the distance. Wow! You will return via the same route.
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Starting from the Mersey Forest Road carpark prepare yourself for a 3km steep climb (600 metre elevation) through Eucalypt forest to reach the historic Trappers Hut (emergency shelter only).
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Shortly after Trappers, you’ll pass through Solomons Jewels and onto Wild Dog Creek, the most popular campsite in the park.
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When through Herods Gate you’re within the Central Walls. From here, it’s a magnificent journey to Damascus Gate, surrounded by dolerite mountains, past tranquil lakes and tarns including the exquisite Pool of Bethesda.
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From Damascus Gate continue west into The Walls of Jerusalem past the historic Dixons Kingdoms Hut and over Jaffa Gate for a total 3km one way to reach the turn-around point at Mount Jerusalem.
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Returning to Damascus Gate you can choose to ascend SoToilets Yes - at The Walls of Jerusalem Carpark, Wild Dog Creek and Dixsons Kingdom campsites
Water Not that we would recommend drinking. Please bring your own. Closest water is on the trail well away from the hiking trail and from fast flowing steams or at the Wild Dog Creek campsite. We would recommend treating any water found at the campsite or on the trail.
Parking Yes - at The Walls of Jerusalem Carpark
Services The closest services are located at Mole Creek where there are some small cafes and a basic convenience store. The closest large hub with fuel, medical services and supermarkets is Deloraine (approx. 90min drive away).
Phone coverage Some patchy Telstra reception.lomons Throne (to the west) or The Temple (to the east) but add a steep climb, 1.5km return distance and 1 hour for each. -
Please note: Exercise caution if you are doing this alpine route during the latter autumn, winter or early Spring months. It is likely to be holding snow. Please check the weather forecast and be prepared for all conditions. Start your run early in the day!
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Toilets Yes - at The Walls of Jerusalem Carpark, Wild Dog Creek and Dixsons Kingdom campsites
Water Not that we would recommend drinking. Please bring your own. Closest water is on the trail well away from the hiking trail and from fast flowing steams or at the Wild Dog Creek campsite. We would recommend treating any water found at the campsite or on the trail.
Parking Yes - at The Walls of Jerusalem Carpark
Services The closest services are located at Mole Creek where there are some small cafes and a basic convenience store. The closest large hub with fuel, medical services and supermarkets is Deloraine (approx. 90min drive away).
Phone coverage Some patchy Telstra reception.Terrain Rocky, technical alpine terrain with some sections of boardwalk, smoother trails and open alpine grass meadows.
Approx. Duration 4 - 6hrs
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