Trail Fast Facts
Ralphs Falls is a 2.5km, grade 2 hike in Mount Victoria Forest Reserve, Tasmania. This hike typically takes 1.25 hours to complete.
Hike Overview
At over 90 metres Ralphs Falls is Tasmania's highest single drop waterfall, a streaming ribbon of water plunging over a sheer rock face. Cash's Gorge is a beautiful but relaxed walk of approximately 40 minutes through rainforest, stands of tea tree, sphagnum moss and rugged terrain.
Tips
Picnic and toilet facilities nearby.
Involves 25 rough bush steps with hand rail.
Supervise children, hazardous cliffs.
Dogs, firearms and bicycles are not allowed.
Map and GPX file
Max elevation: 825 m
Min elevation: 766 m
Total climbing: 147 m
Total descent: -147 m
For more information about this hiking trail please visit Parks and Wildlife Service Tasmania
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Track Grade
Grade 2 (Easy) -Â A Gentle Introduction to Inclines: Grade 2 on the AWTGS represents easy walking tracks that offer a slightly more challenging experience compared to Grade 1. Similar to Grade 1, no prior bushwalking experience is required. The track surface is typically hardened or compacted and may have gentle hill sections or occasional steps. The total distance of a Grade 2 walk is typically no greater than 10 kilometers. These walks are still suitable for families with a bit more experience or those seeking a gentle introduction to some inclines.
Getting there
Road 423 from Ringarooma and then follow the signs to Ralphs Falls and Mount Victoria Forest Reserve. Alternatively, from Pyengana a turn-off to Ralphs Falls is marked shortly before St Columba Falls. Both these towns are accessed from highway A3. Please note the road in is rough and unsealed.
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About the region
Mount Victoria Reserve is a temperate rainforest area in North East Tasmania. It is of acknowledged conservation significance and was identified as a high priority Recommended Area for Protection (RAP) by authorities during the 1980s and protected as part of the Comprehensive and Representative (CAR) Reserve system touted by Tasmanian State and Federal Australian Governments as securing conservation values.
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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.
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Acknowledgement of Country
Trail Hiking Australia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we hike and pay respects to their Elders, past and present, and we acknowledge the First Nations people of other communities who may be here today.