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Jim Bacon Recreation Walk is a 1.6km, grade 1 hike in the Jim Bacon Memorial Reserve, Tasmania. This hike typically takes 45 minutes to complete.

Length: 1.6km

Duration: 45 mins

Grade 1 (All Abilities)

Style: Circuit

Start: Thornleigh Street

End: Thornleigh Street

Location: Jim Bacon Memorial Reserve

State: Tasmania

Nearby town: West Moonah

From state capital: 9.6km

Latitude: -42.84596570600127

Longitude: 147.2725814587747

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Hike Overview

Explore the serene beauty of the Jim Bacon Memorial Reserve with a leisurely 1.6km stroll along the Jim Bacon Recreation Walk. This grade 1 hike offers a gentle concrete trail, ideal for all ages and abilities, with an estimated completion time of around 45 minutes.

Beginning at the school, the trail winds through a charming patch of remnant bushland, providing a tranquil escape into nature. Along the way, enjoy picturesque vistas of the majestic Derwent River and the imposing silhouette of kunanyi / Mount Wellington.

The Jim Bacon Memorial Reserve holds a special significance, boasting a remarkable diversity of flora and fauna. Notably, it is home to a significant number of threatened plants and serves as vital habitat for the endangered Swift Parrot, adding to its ecological importance.

Track Grade

Grade 1 (All-abilities) - Perfect for Families and Beginners: Grade 1 on the AWTGS represents the easiest walking tracks, perfect for families with young children or those new to bushwalking. No prior experience is required. These gentle walks feature a flat, even surface with no steps or steep sections. They are suitable for wheelchair users with assistance due to the even terrain. The total distance of a Grade 1 walk is typically no greater than 5 kilometers, making them a comfortable and manageable option for all ages and fitness levels.

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Road crossings, vehicles.

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Jim Bacon Recreation Walk (1.6km)

Total distance: 1564 m
Max elevation: 113 m
Min elevation: 93 m
Total climbing: 36 m
Total descent: -36 m

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Getting there

Jim Bacon Recreation Walk (1.6km)

Accessible via Devines Road, Thornleigh Street, and Hudson Crescent, the reserve welcomes visitors to explore its natural wonders and immerse themselves in its serene ambiance.

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Large Car Park
Picnic Shelter

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About the region

Nestled within West Moonah, the Jim Bacon Memorial Reserve offers a harmonious blend of expansive parkland and a precious 2-hectare remnant of rare black gum forest. Among its treasures, the reserve shelters a variety of rare plant species, notably the captivating Blue Devil, characterized by its unique prickly foliage with a striking blue hue. Serving as a vital sanctuary for local wildlife, the reserve is particularly significant for the threatened Swift Parrot, among other avian residents.

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Gear to consider

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While planning your hike, it’s important to check official government sources for updated information, temporary closures and trail access requirements. Before hitting the trail, check local weather and bushfire advice for planned burns and bushfire warnings and let someone know before you go. Plan ahead and hike safely.