Hartz Peak

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Safer Bushwalks
Before you start any bushwalk ensure you;
• Tell someone you trust where you are going and what to do if you are overdue
• Have adequate equipment, supplies, skills & knowledge for the whole journey
• Consider the impact of weather forecasts, park/track closures & fire dangers
• Can respond to emergencies & call for help at any point
• Are healthy and fit enough for this journey
If not, change plans and stay safe. It is okay to delay and ask people for help.

Getting There

Start	At the intersection of Hartz Road & Hartz Peak Track (-43.2172905,146.770674)
Mode	Car
Directions	From Huon Highway, A6 Turn on to Arve Road, C632 then drive for 6.9 km Turn left onto Arve Road, C632 and drive for another 6.2 km Turn left onto Hartz Road, C632 and drive for another 13.3 km Turn right onto Hartz Road, C632 and drive for another 50 m

Track Notes

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Hartz Road & Hartz Peak Track Start heading along Hartz Peak Track (a walking track). Then pass the toilet (30 m on your left). This toilet is wheelchair accessible., equipped with a hand-washing basin. After 20 m to find the shelter.
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Lake Esperance. To start this optional side trip turn right here. On returning from this side trip veer left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 1.5 km (at the intersection of Hartz Peak Track & Lake Esperance walk) continue straight, to head along Hartz Peak Track.
	After another 940 m (at the intersection of Ladies Tarn Track & Hartz Peak Track) continue straight, to head along Ladies Tarn Track (a footpath).
	After another 90 m (at the intersection of Hartz Peak Track & Ladies Tarn Track) turn right, to head along Hartz Peak Track (a walking track).
	The starting point of an optional sidetrip. An optional side trip to Lake Hartz Lookout To start this optional side trip veer right here. On returning from this side trip turn left when you get back to this intersection. Details below. After another 300 m (at the intersection of Lake Hartz Track & Hartz Peak) continue straight, to head along Hartz Peak.
	Continue another 960 m to find the end. Then turn around here and retrace the main route for 3.8 km to get back to the start. About 10 m past the end is "Hartz Peak".

An optional side trip to Lake Esperance.

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Hartz Peak Track & Lake Esperance walk Start heading along Lake Esperance walk (a footpath).
	After another 160 m come to the end. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 160 m to the main route.

An optional side trip to Lake Hartz Lookout

Turn map	Directions & comments
	At the intersection of Lake Hartz Track & Hartz Peak Start heading along Lake Hartz Track (a walking track).
	After another 380 m come to the end. About 15 m past the end is a viewpoint. Turn around and retrace your steps back the 380 m to the main route.

Terrain

Hartz Peak

Grading

	Class 4/6 Hard track
Length	7.5 km
Time	3 h to 5 h

Quality of track	Formed track, with some branches and other obstacles (3/6)
Gradient	Very steep (4/6)
Signage	Directional signs along the way (3/6)
Infrastructure	Limited facilities, not all cliffs are fenced (3/6)
Experience Required	Moderate level of bushwalking experience recommended (4/6)
Weather	Foretasted & unexpected storms and severe weather may impact on navigation and safety (4/6)

Some facilities on route

Shelter: There is one 15 m from the start.

Toilet: There is one -2 m back from the start.

Order of key facilities on route

Item	From Start	Name & link to notes
Toilet	-2 m	[toilet]
Shelter	15 m	[shelter]

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