Best trails in Walls of Jerusalem National Park
Walls of Jerusalem National Park is located in the Central Highlands of Tasmania. It is part of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. It is a remote and well protected wilderness area that is best explored by foot. Its landscape consists of dense forest and alpine vegetation, mountains, old glaciers and highland lakes.
Top trails
1
(191)
•Hard
•12.6 mi
The Walls of Jerusalem National Park offers a diverse and enjoyable trail with stunning scenery and wildlife. The trek begins with a hike through a rainforest where you'll encounter lively birds and small wallabies.
As you near the top, you'll find a hunting hut with historical information to explore. Upon reaching the plateau, you'll feel as though you've been transported to an African landscape, complete with shallow lakes and rocky paths. Boardwalks traverse over bogs, providing a unique...
2
(164)
•Hard
•17.6 mi
•Est. 8h 42m
This hike will take your breath away! The Walls of Jerusalem National Park is the perfect destination for nature lovers. Take your time to soak in the stunning beauty of the dolerite peaks, ancient pencil pine groves, rich cultural heritage, and iconic Tasmanian wildlife. The Central Walls Circuit multi-day walk is perfect for exploring and enjoying these sights at your own pace.
As you reach the plateau, you'll be amazed by the endless, breathtaking views and a kaleidoscope of colours. ...
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(129)
•Hard
•15.5 mi
•Est. 8h 8m
This is a trail to the summit of Mount Jerusalem. It commences with a steep climb from the carpark through a eucalypt forest to the alpine plateau, where you'll reach the emergency shelter Trappers Hut. This steep and rough section eventually flattens out, and then you'll reach Wild Dog Creek campground.
If you're planning an overnight trip, this is an excellent campsite to stay at as a base to explore the surrounding area. Eventually, you'll reach Damascus Gate, wrapped by dolerite...
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(36)
•Moderate
•5.4 mi
•Est. 3h 19m
This is a great day walk out to the spectacular Grail Falls, following the Moses Creek Track through a seriously amazing amount of different wooded areas until opening up to Chapter Lake.
Grail Falls are genuinely awe-inspiring, with massive rock platforms bulging out, layering multiple large waterfalls over each other with good rain.
This area is quite remote, so caution should be taken when adventuring out to this spot. Taking essentials such as spare warm clothes, wet weather gear, and...
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(18)
•Moderate
•7.2 mi
This is a fantastic trail in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Hike past pristine alpine lakes, visit a historic alpine hut and enjoy the gorgeous scenery!
The route follows a section of the Walls of Jerusalem Track as it winds towards Trappers Hut and then joins Junction Lake Track, leading hikes past Lake Loane and onto Stretcher Lake.
The walk begins from the Walls of Jerusalem National Park carpark. Conditions can change rapidly in this region, so make sure you come...
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(16)
•Hard
•14.8 mi
•Est. 6h 55m
A long out and back walk taking you to Lake Ball and the Lake Ball Hut passing alpine wooded areas and swampy valleys following the Lake Ball Track.
This is a demanding walk to do as a single section so splitting it up with a camp at Lake Ball Hut is recommended.
This is an extremely remote area, coming prepared for all weather conditions is a must. Taking appropriate warm layers as well as wet weather gear is essential.
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Trail reviews for Walls of Jerusalem National Park
We did a day hike and decided to just hike in 8.8 km so that we could see the walls of Jerusalem. Such an amazing experience and well worth the 17.6 km to get in and out in a day.
Parking: Permit required, Medium lot
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to hike in Walls of Jerusalem National Park?
According to users from AllTrails.com, the best place to hike in Walls of Jerusalem National Park is Mount Jerusalem Trail - The Temple and Solomon's Throne, which has a 4.6 star rating from 191 reviews. This trail is 12.6 mi long with an elevation gain of 3,238 ft.
What is the longest trail in Walls of Jerusalem National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, the longest trail in Walls of Jerusalem National Park is Walls of Jerusalem Six Day Hike. This trail is estimated to be 28.1 mi long.
How many trails are in Walls of Jerusalem National Park?
There are 28 trails in Walls of Jerusalem National Park. These trails have an average 4.3-star rating from 971 AllTrails community reviews.
Which trail has the most elevation gain in Walls of Jerusalem National Park?
If you're looking for elevation gain, Walls of Jerusalem National Park has you covered. Walls of Jerusalem Six Day Hike boasts the most elevation gain with 5,088 ft of total ascent. The park's runner-up is Mount Jerusalem via Walls of Jerusalem Track, which will get you 3,526 ft of elevation gain.
Are there camping trails available in Walls of Jerusalem National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there are 13 camping trails in Walls of Jerusalem National Park and the most popular is Mount Jerusalem Trail - The Temple and Solomon's Throne with an average 4.6 star rating from 191 community reviews.
Are there running trails available in Walls of Jerusalem National Park?
According to AllTrails.com, there is 1 running trail in Walls of Jerusalem National Park which is Grail Falls with an average 4.6 star rating from 36 community reviews.
Activities
Points of interest
- Mount Jerusalem
- Solomons Jewels
- Lake Ball
- Trappers Hut
- Dixon's Kingdom Hut
- Solomons Throne - Halls Buttress
- Grail Falls
- The Temple
- Lake Ball Hut
- Rinadeena Falls
- Little Fisher River
- King Davids Peak
- Lake Adelaide Camp Ground
- Dixons Kingdom Camping Area
- Mount Rogoona
- Wild Dog Creek Commercial Camping Area
- Junction Lake Hut
- Mersey Crag
- Lake Salome
- Dixon's Kingdom Hut Camping Area (Decommisioned)