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Best trails in Ben Lomond National Park

Best trails in Ben Lomond National Park

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Australia
#142 of 638 national parks

Ben Lomond National Park has an alpine landscape, making it a great place to hike and climb in the summer and ski, snowboard or snowshoe in the winter time.

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1,040 trailgoers Busiest in January
Nov 28, 2024Hiking

The highlight the section is Jacobs Ladder. It was built in the 1960s and completed in 1964. It is a very steep and scenic road leading to the top of the plateau in Ben Lomond National Park. This is a spectacular and challenging road with six sharp turns, known as Jacobs Ladder. The Sky Ladder climbs up a gap between these cliffs. The steep zigzag road is unforgettable.

Carr-Villa to Legges Tor via Misery Bluff
Apr 25, 2025
Easy to parkNot crowdedGreat views

This hike took me 3.5 hours including a lunch break. It had views basically the whole way. The drive from Launceston was also nice - Ben Lomond is an impressive-looking mountain. We drove up Jacob's Ladder afterwards for some more views. You can look up Ben Lomond live cams to see what the visibility is like in advance. The hike wasn't too steep, but there wasn't much flat or "easy" track. It was very rocky (mainly large rocks), and quite wet/muddy. A lot of the tracks are open though, so you can choose drier paths. You have to watch where you're putting your feet the majority of the hike. There aren't really any scrambling sections though, just boulder-hopping. I recommend going up to the summit for 360 degree views. It's an open boulder field where you can explore as much as you want, wandering around the chairlifts. It was very windy up there though! The rest of the walk was a lot warmer than the Ben Lomond forecast. You could walk part way up the trail until it gets bouldery and still get some nice views with a much quicker hike. There aren't any toilets directly on this hike (or at the starting carpark) - you'd need to add a bit on to get to the toilets near the summit. There's a 12km dirt road to get to the starting carpark.

Conditions: Muddy
Carr-Villa to Legges Tor via Misery Bluff
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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to hike in Ben Lomond National Park?

According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Ben Lomond National Park is Carr-Villa to Legges Tor via Misery Bluff, which has a 4.4 star rating from 172 reviews. This trail is 5.0 mi long with an elevation gain of 1,131 ft.

What is the longest trail in Ben Lomond National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Ben Lomond National Park is The Knuckle via Bent Bluff and Broken Bluff. This trail is estimated to be 6.3 mi long.

How many trails are in Ben Lomond National Park?

There are 10 trails in Ben Lomond National Park. These trails have an average 4.2-star rating from 626 AllTrails community reviews.

Which trail has the most elevation gain in Ben Lomond National Park?

If you're looking for elevation gain, Ben Lomond National Park has you covered. Stacks Bluff Track boasts the most elevation gain with 2,329 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is The Knuckle via Bent Bluff and Broken Bluff, which will get you 2,158 ft of elevation gain.

Are there running trails available in Ben Lomond National Park?

According to AllTrails.com, there are 2 running trails in Ben Lomond National Park and the most popular is Alpine Village to Little Hell with an average 4.6 star rating from 64 community reviews.

Are there any trails with scenic mountain peak views in Ben Lomond National Park?

Yes, there are 8 trails with scenic mountain peak views in Ben Lomond National Park, including Carr-Villa to Legges Tor via Misery Bluff, Stacks Bluff Track, Legges Tor Walk, Ragged Jack West Track, and Bent Bluff Track.